University Davidson College Nickname Wildcats Division Division I (NCAA) Head coach Bob McKillop Colors Black, Red | Location Davidson, NC Home Away Conference Atlantic 10 Conference Arena/Stadium John M. Belk Arena | |
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The Davidson Wildcats basketball team is the basketball team that represents Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, in the NCAA Division I. The school's team currently competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2015. The Wildcats are currently coached by Bob McKillop. Davidson plays its home games at the Belk Arena in Baker Sports Complex on the school's campus.
Contents
- NCAA tournament results
- 2008 NCAA Tournament
- NIT results
- CBI results
- ESPN basketball ranking
- Wildcats in the National Basketball Association and Euroleague
- References
NCAA tournament results
The Wildcats have appeared in 13 NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 8–14.
2008 NCAA Tournament
In 2008, Davidson defeated the Gonzaga Bulldogs, Georgetown Hoyas, and Wisconsin Badgers to advance to the Elite Eight. The Wildcats nearly made the Final Four, but lost to the eventual champion Kansas Jayhawks 59–57. Prior to their Sweet Sixteen matchup, the college's board of trustees supplied students with tickets, transportation and lodging for the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight games. Following the tournament, the Wildcats earned a number 9 ranking in the ESPN/USA Today poll. Much of this run was due to the play of guard Stephen Curry, who now plays for the Golden State Warriors.
NIT results
The Wildcats have appeared in seven National Invitation Tournaments. Their combined record is 3–7.
CBI results
The Wildcats have appeared in one College Basketball Invitational. Their record is 1–1.
ESPN basketball ranking
In a system ranked by ESPN, Davidson was listed as the #44 Basketball Program of the last 50 years (1962–2012) based on its on the court accomplishments during that period. (out of 309 Division I programs that qualified)
"Positives: Under Lefty Driesell, the Wildcats were a powerhouse in the 1960s, racking up seven 20-win seasons in an eight-year span. The ’64–65 team was AP preseason No. 4 and boasted future NBA No. 1 pick Fred Hetzel. Nine combined conference titles (Regular season & Conference Tournaments) since 2005."