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2013–14 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team

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2013–14 record
  
16–14 (8–8 CAA)

2013–14 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team

Conference
  
Colonial Athletic Association

Head coach
  
Bruiser Flint (13th year)

Assistant coach
  
Mike Connors (6th year)

Assistant coach
  
Matt Collier (4th year)

Assistant coach
  
Bobby Jordan (2nd year)

The 2013–14 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team represented Drexel University during the 2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Dragons, led by 13th year head coach Bruiser Flint, played their home games at the Daskalakis Athletic Center and were members of the Colonial Athletic Association.

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On November 18, 2013, head coach Bruiser Flint recorded his 300th career win as an NCAA basketball head coach in defeating Elon. This game was also Bruiser's 214th win as the head coach at Drexel University, making him the winningest coach in Drexel basketball history. Bruiser was recognized for his accomplishments before the home-opener against Cleveland State on December 4.

They finished the season 16–14, 8–8 in CAA play to finish in fourth place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the CAA Tournament to Northeastern.

Incoming transfers

  • Junior point guard Freddie Wilson was not eligible to play until the end of the fall semester due to NCAA transfer rules.

    • Roster

  • Shooting guard Chris Fouch is coming off his second red-shirt season, after suffering a second season-ending injury in 2012. He is classified as a graduate student.
  • Starting guard Damion Lee suffered a Torn ACL in a game against Arizona on November 27, 2013. He is expected to Redshirt this season, and maintain 2 years of eligibility remaining entering the 2014–15 season
  • Junior forward Kazembe Abif fractured his left hand during practice on February 6, 2014, which required season ending surgery. Prior to this injury, Abif missed 5 games due to a sprained knee, and 1 game due to a concussion.

    • Team statistics

    As of the end of the season.
         Indicates team leader in each category.
    (FG%, FT% leader = minimum 50 att.; 3P% leader = minimum 20 att.)

    Awards

    Frantz Massenat
  • Team co-Most Valuable Player
  • First Team NABC All-District Team
  • First Team All-CAA
  • Assist Award (team leader in assists)
  • CAA Player Of The Week (3)
  • 2013 NIT Season Tip-Off All-Tournament Team
  • Preseason CAA All-Conference Team
    • Chris Fouch
  • Team co-Most Valuable Player
  • Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Men's Basketball Performer of the Year
  • Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Men's Basketball Team (held a 3.56 GPA)
  • Second Team NABC All-District Team
  • Second Team All-CAA
  • CAA Player Of The Week
    • Rodney Williams
  • Samuel D. Cozen Award (most improved player)
  • CAA All-Rookie Team
  • CAA Rookie Of The Week (2)
    • Damion Lee
  • Preseason CAA All-Conference First Team
    • Tavon Allen
  • Dragon "D" Award (team's top defensive player)
    • Dartaye Ruffin
  • "Sweep" Award (team leader in blocks)
    • Steve Manojlovic
  • Team Academic Award (held a 3.62 GPA)
    • Jake Lerner
  • Donald Shank Spirit & Dedication Award

    • References

    2013–14 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team Wikipedia
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