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UNC Wilmington Seahawks men's basketball

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University
  
UNC Wilmington

Nickname
  
Seahawks

Colors
  
Teal, Gold, and Navy

Arena/Stadium
  
Trask Coliseum

Mascot
  
Sammy C. Hawk

Head coach
  
Vacant

Student section
  
Screamin' Seahawks

Home
  
Away

Division
  
Division I (NCAA)

First season
  
1976


Conference
  
Colonial Athletic Association

Location
  
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

The UNC Wilmington Seahawks men's basketball team represents UNC Wilmington or "UNCW". The team plays in the Colonial Athletic Association. The Seahawks last played in the NCAA tournament in 2017.

Contents

Conference memberships

  • 1976–1984: Independent
  • 1984–present: Colonial Athletic Association

    • Season-by-season results

    UNC Wilmington began playing Division I NCAA basketball in the 1976–77 season. The above records do not include the years UNC Wilmington played as a junior college (1951–63) or in the NAIA (1963–76).

    Division I NCAA tournament results

    The Seahawks have appeared in the Division I NCAA tournament six times. Their combined record is 1–6.

    NIT results

    The Seahawks have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) two times. Their combined record is 0–2.

    CIT results

    The Seahawks have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) one time. Their record is 0–1.

    Seahawks in the NBA

  • Jay Neary
  • Denny Fields
  • Danny Davis
  • Brian Rowsom
  • Matt Fish

    • Members of the Seahawk family in coaching

    Former UNC Wilmington Players

  • Mark Byington, (1994–1998), Head basketball coach of Georgia Southern (2013-present)
  • John Calipari, (1978–80), Head basketball coach of UMass (1988–96), NBA New Jersey Nets (1996–99), Memphis (2000–09), Kentucky (2009–current)
  • Billy Donlon, (1995–99), Head basketball coach of Wright State (2010–2016)
  • Todd Lickliter, (1975–76), Head basketball coach of Butler (2001–07), Iowa (2007–10), Marian (2012–2015)

    • Former UNC Wilmington Coaches

  • Brad Brownell, UNC Wilmington Head Coach (2002–2006), Head basketball coach of Wright State (2006–10), Clemson (2010–current)
  • Kirk Earlywine, UNC Wilmington Asst Coach (2006–07), Head basketball coach of Eastern Washington (2007–2011)
  • Kevin Eastman, UNC Wilmingtin Head Coach (1990–94), Head basketball coach of Washington State (1994–99), NBA Boston Celtics Asst Coach (2004–current)
  • Frank Haith, UNC Wilmington Asst Coach (1990–92), Head basketball coach of Miami (FL) (2004–2011), Missouri (2011 – 2014), Tulsa (2014 – current)
  • Dave Hanners, UNC Wilmington Asst Coach (1986–89), NBA Asst Coach Philadelphia 76ers (2000–03), Asst Detroit Pistons (2003–05), Asst NY Knicks (2005–06), Asst Charlotte Bobcats (2008–2010), Asst New Orleans Pelicans, (2010–2015)
  • Jeff Reynolds, UNC Wilmington Asst Coach (1990–94), Head basketball coach of Wingate (1997–2000), US Air Force Academy (2007–2012)
  • Byron Samuels, UNC Wilmington Asst Coach (1992–94), Head basketball coach of Hampton (1995–97), Radford (2002–2007), Florida A&M (2014 - current)
  • Rodney Terry, UNC Wilmington Asst Coach (1998-2002), Head basketball coach of Fresno State (2011-current)
  • Jerry Wainwright, UNC Wilmington Head Coach (1994–2002), Head basketball coach of Richmond (2002–05), DePaul (2005–2010)

    • References

    UNC Wilmington Seahawks men's basketball Wikipedia
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