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2013–14 Mid-American Conference Men's Basketball Season
The 2013–14 Mid-American Conference men's basketball season began with practices in October 2013, followed by the start of the 2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season in November. Conference play began in January 2014 and concluded in March 2014. Western Michigan and Toledo shared the regular season title with a conference record of 14–4. Top-seeded Western Michigan defeated Toledo in the MAC tournament final and represented the MAC in the NCAA tournament where they lost to Syracuse. Preseason awards The preseason poll and league awards were announced by the league office on October 29, 2013. Preseason men's basketball poll ''(First place votes in parentheses)'' East Division # Akron 143 (18) # Buffalo 120 (6) # Ohio 94 # Kent State 91 (1) # Miami 42 # Bowling Green 35 West Division # Toledo 149 (24) # Western Michigan 108 # Eastern Michigan 101 (1) # Ball State 89 # Central Michigan 50 # Northern Illinois 28 Tournament champs Akron (14), Toledo (7) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a nonprofit organization that regulates student athletics among about 1,100 schools in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. It also organizes the athletic programs of colleges and universities in the United States and Canada and helps over 500,000 college student athletes who compete annually in college sports. The organization is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Until 1957, the NCAA was a single division for all schools. That year, the NCAA split into the University Division and the College Division. In August 1973, the current three-division system of Division I, Division II, and Division III was adopted by the NCAA membership in a special convention. Under NCAA rules, Division I and Division II schools can offer scholarships to athletes for playing a sport. Division III schools may not offer any athletic scholarships. Generally, larger schools compete in Division I and smaller schools in II and III. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013–14 Miami RedHawks Men's Basketball Team
The 2013–14 Miami RedHawks men's basketball team represented Miami University during the 2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The RedHawks, led by second year head coach John Cooper, played their home games at Millett Hall as members of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 13–18, 8–10 in MAC play to finish in fourth place in the East Division. They advanced to the second round of the MAC tournament where they lost to Ohio. Season Preseason Head coach John Cooper announced the RedHawks' full season schedule on September 3, 2013. The team's non-conference schedule was highlighted by trips to Notre Dame, Arizona State, and Xavier, and a home game against Southern Illinois. For the conference slate, the RedHawks schedule home-and-home series with Akron, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Kent State, Ohio, Central Michigan, and Western Michigan, while visiting Ball State and Northern Illinois and playing host to Toledo and Easte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurice Ndour
Maurice Daly Ndour (born June 18, 1992) is a Senegalese professional basketball player for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins of the Japanese basketball league. He played college basketball for the Ohio Bobcats and has represented the Senegalese national team, where he participated in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Early life Ndour, a Senegalese native, was born in Sindia and raised in M'Bour where he played soccer and basketball as a youth. During his teenage years, he was noticed playing in a local basketball tournament and was asked if he'd like to play high school basketball in Japan. For his sophomore, junior and senior years, Ndour attended Okayama Gakugeikan High School where he was an all-Okayama MVP honoree and all-star selection in 2009 and 2010. College career After graduating from Okayama Gakugeikan in 2011, Ndour moved to the United States where he enrolled at Monroe College and played two seasons for the Mustangs. He was a two-time NJCAA All-Region selection and fini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Kellogg
Nick Kellogg (born December 11, 1991) is an American professional basketball player who plays for Paris Basketball. He is the son of former National Basketball Association (NBA) player Clark Kellogg. He went to St. Francis DeSales High School in Columbus, Ohio where he played basketball and competed in consecutive state Final Fours. He played collegiate basketball for Ohio University. College career Recruitment Overview Kellogg was a four-year starter for the Ohio Bobcats men's basketball team, helping the Bobcats win the MAC tournament in 2012. In the 2013–14 season, he set the school record for career 3 point shots made (previously held by former teammate D. J. Cooper) in his final regular season game as a Bobcat versus Miami (OH). Kellogg later broke the same record for the Mid-American Conference (MAC) in the first round MAC tournament win over Ball State. During his career at Ohio, Kellogg participated in the NCAA tournament (2012) ending in the "Sweet Sixteen", ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Hawkins
Stephen Greg Hawkins (born August 3, 1962) is an American college basketball coach and the former head Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball, men's basketball coach at Western Michigan University. He had previously served as the head coach at Quincy University. Background Hawkins was born in Ventura, California. Following his graduation from high school, Hawkins spent time as a high school basketball coach in the Los Angeles area at Villanova Preparatory School and St. Bonaventure High School during the early 1980s. During this time he worked as an assistant at UCLA basketball camps, serving as chauffeur for legendary Bruins coach John Wooden. While the two were stuck in traffic, they were able to talk basketball. Hawkins maintained the UCLA connection during his coaching career, often having Wooden speak to his teams at Quincy and Western Michigan. Former UCLA head coach Larry Farmer (basketball), Larry Farmer, would later work for Hawkins as an assistant coach at West ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Majok Majok
Majok Maker Majok (born 10 December 1992) is a South Sudanese-Australian professional basketball player who last played for the Perth Wildcats of the National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the Ball State Cardinals for two years, leading the Mid-American Conference (MAC) in rebounding and earning third-team all-conference honors in both seasons. Early life and career Majok was born in Rumbek, South Sudan, and moved to Australia when he was eight. His family settled in Perth. He initially played soccer before developing a liking for basketball in high school at Kingsway Christian College. In 2007 and 2008, he played in the State Basketball League (SBL) for the East Perth Eagles and Kalamunda Eastern Suns respectively. After drawing interest from overseas scouts, Majok moved to the United States and played two years of high school ball at Northfield Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts. College career Majok played two seasons in junior college ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shayne Whittington
Shayne Mitchell Whittington (born March 27, 1991) is a former American-Macedonian professional basketball player who currently serves as an assistant coach for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also represents North Macedonia in the international competitions. He played college basketball for Western Michigan University. High school career Whittington attended Lawrence High School in Lawrence, Michigan. As a junior, he averaged 11.3 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game, leading Lawrence to a 23–2 record and earning Detroit Free Press Class D Honorable Mention All-State honors. As a senior, he averaged 17.2 points, 12.1 rebounds, 4.0 blocks, 3.0 steals and 2.0 assists per game as the Tigers went 24–2, a school record for wins. He was named Class D First Team All-State by Bankhoops.com, BCAM, Detroit News, Detroit Free Press and Associated Press. College career In his freshman season at Western Michigan, Whittington played sparingly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quincy Diggs
Quincy Johan Diggs (born April 8, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for Kaposvári KK of the Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A. College career In the 2011–11 season, the Akron Zips qualified for the NCAA Tournament, where they lost to Notre Dame with Diggs scoring 11 points in the matchup. The following season Akron lost in the MAC tournament final to Ohio when Diggs's missed a desperation last second shot. The Zips participate in the National Invitation Tournament in 2012, however, they lost in the first round to Northwestern despite 18 points from Diggs. Diggs averaged 8.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game as a junior and was MAC Sixth Man of the Year in 2012, but was suspended from the university for the next season, in what was later revealed to be fights with his girlfriend. After a year break Diggs returned to the team, which lost in the semifinals of the MAC championship after overtime against the eventual winner Western Michigan. This time Akron parti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Felder
Will Felder (born March 9, 1991) is an American professional basketball player. Felder usually plays as power forward and is known for his athletic playing style. College career Felder played four seasons collegiate, two for Saint Francis (PA) and two for the Miami RedHawks. Professional career For the 2014–15 season, Felder signed with Dutch side ZZ Leiden of the Dutch Basketball League The Dutch Basketball League (DBL), formerly the Eredivisie, was the highest professional basketball league in the Netherlands, run by the Federatie Eredivisie Basketball (FEB). Since 2021, the league has been replaced by the Belgian-Dutch BNXT Le ... (DBL). In his debut DBL season, Felder averaged 10 points and 4.8 rebounds per game over 31 games. Felder also led the league in blocks, as he averaged 1.2 blocks per game. References External linksEurobasket.com player profile [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demetrius Treadwell
Demetrius "Tree" Treadwell (born 10 November 1991) is an American professional basketball player for Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan of the Israeli Liga Leumit (basketball). He played college basketball for the Akron Zips, before playing professionally in Argentina, Israel, and France. In 2017–18, he was the top rebounder in the Israel Basketball Premier League. Early life and college career Treadwell attended Euclid High School in Euclid, Ohio, where he averaged 22.9 points, 16.6 rebounds, 5.0 blocks, 3.3 assists and 2.2 steals per game as a senior. Treadwell earned second team, All-Ohio honors. Treadwell played college basketball for University of Akron's Zips, where he led the Zips to win the 2013 MAC tournament and was named the Finals MVP in his sophomore year. In his junior year at Akron, he averaged 15.1 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, becoming the first Zip to average at least 15 points and 8 rebounds since Mark Alberts in 1992–93. On March 10, 2014, Treadwel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013–14 Northern Illinois Huskies Men's Basketball Team
The 2012–13 Northern Illinois Huskies men's basketball team represented Northern Illinois University during the 2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Huskies, led by third year head coach Mark Montgomery, played their home games at the Convocation Center as members of the West Division of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 15–17, 8–10 in MAC play to finish in fourth place in the West Division. They advanced to the second round of the MAC tournament where they lost to Eastern Michigan. Season Preseason The Huskies announced their complete season schedule on September 3, 2013. Highlighted by an early November tournament at home featuring San Jose State, James Madison, and Milwaukee, the Huskies schedule included 16 home games. The Huskies also scheduled to make trips to Nebraska, UMass, and Iowa State. For the conference schedule, the Huskies schedule home-and-home series with Ball State, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Toledo, Weste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013–14 Central Michigan Chippewas Men's Basketball Team
The 2013–14 Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball team represented Central Michigan University during the 2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Chippewas, led by second year head coach Keno Davis, played their home games at the McGuirk Arena as members of the West Division of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 10–21, 3–15 in MAC play to finish in fifth place in the West Division. They lost in the first round of the MAC tournament to Eastern Michigan. Season Preseason Head coach Keno Davis announced the Chippewas' season schedule on September 3, 2013. The main highlight of the schedule was the first ever Central Michigan Tournament, with Montana State, Austin Peay, and Cal State Northridge participating. The Chippewas also schedule to visit Atlantic 10 squad Dayton. For the conference schedule, the Chippewas scheduled home-and-home series with Ball State, Eastern Michigan, Northern Illinois, Toledo, Western Michigan, Miami, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
