Northern Arizona Lumberjacks men's basketball

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks men's basketball[2] team represents Northern Arizona University, located in Flagstaff, Arizona, in NCAA Division I men's competition. The school's team has competed in the Big Sky Conference since 1970. The team's most recent appearance in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament was in 2000. The Lumberjacks are currently led by interim head coach Shane Burcar who replaced Jack Murphy in June 2019 after his departure for Arizona.[3] Murphy took over as head coach in April 2012 after a disastrous season in which previous head coach Mike Adras resigned in December and the team lost its final 16 games.[4] All NAU Lumberjack basketball games are broadcast on KAFF Country Legends 93.5/AM 930 in Flagstaff, Fun Oldies 1450 AM/100.9 in Prescott and Money Radio 1510AM in Phoenix, with commentary provided by the "Voice of the Lumberjacks" Mitch Strohman, Coach Dave Brown with the play-by-play and Dave Zorn, host of the NAU Halftime Report. All games can be also heard online at KAFFLegends.com

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks men's basketball
2020–21 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks men's basketball team
UniversityBig Sky
Head coachShane Burcar (2nd season)
LocationFlagstaff, Arizona
ArenaWalkup Skydome
(Capacity: 16,230)
NicknameLumberjacks
ColorsBlue and Gold[1]
         
NCAA Tournament Appearances
1998, 2000
Conference Tournament Champions
1998, 2000
Conference Regular Season Champions
1986, 1997, 1998, 2006

Postseason

NCAA tournament results

Ruben Boykin takes down the nets at the Walkup Skydome to celebrate after 2007 conference win

The Lumberjacks have appeared in two NCAA Tournaments, with a combined record of 0–2.

Year Seed Round Opponent Result
199815 WRound of 64(2) #9 CincinnatiL 62–65
200015 WRound of 64(2) #8 St. John'sL 56–61

NIT results

The Lumberjacks have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) three times, with a combined record of 0–3.

Year Round Opponent Result
1986First RoundLouisiana TechL 61–67
1997First RoundArkansasL 74–101
2006First RoundDelaware StateL 53–58

CIT results

The Lumberjacks have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) twice, with a combined record of 4–2.

Year Round Opponent Result
2011First RoundSanta ClaraL 63–68
2015First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Championship
Grand Canyon
Sacramento State
Kent State
NJIT
Evansville
W 75–70
W 78–73
W 74–73 OT
W 68–61
L 65–71

NAIA tournament results

The Lumberjacks have appeared in the NAIA Tournament four times, with a combined record of 7–4.

Year Round Opponent Result
1946First Round
Second Round
Rockhurst
Loyola (LA)
W 45–37
L 50–56 OT
1947First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
National 3rd Place
Youngstown State
Houston
Northeast Missouri State
Mankato State
Emporia State
W 49–45 OT
W 44–42
W 59–55
L 46–52
W 47–38
1954First RoundRio GrandeL 74–90
1962First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Buena Vista
Savannah State
Prairie View A&M
W 95–73
W 95–91
L 48–86

Notable players

  • Ruben Boykin -
  • Cameron Jones – selected 10th overall in 1st round by Ft. Wayne Mad Ants in 2011 NBA Development League Draft
  • Kyle Landry – Basketball Canada National Team member; ABA League champion (2018); Montenegrin Cup winner (2018)
  • Dan McClintock – former NBA center, had brief stint with the Denver Nuggets
  • Andre Spencer (1964–2020) – former NBA forward, played three years in the NBA, six seasons in the Israeli Basketball Premier League; drafted by the Atlanta Hawks
  • Josh Wilson - NAU all-time leader in assists

Notes and references

  1. "Northern Arizona University Visual Identity Guide" (PDF). Retrieved June 3, 2017.
  2. Northern Arizona uses "Lumberjacks" as its athletic nickname for both sexes. This contrasts with the other NCAA Division I school with that nickname, Stephen F. Austin State University—the latter school uses "Lumberjacks" only for men's teams and "Ladyjacks" for women's teams.
  3. Richard Obert (June 4, 2019). "Shane Burcar will use interim season as chance to audition to be permanent NAU head coach". AZ Central. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
  4. Associated Press (April 12, 2012). "N. Arizona hires Jack Murphy". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 13, 2012.


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