The 1998–99 UC Irvine Anteaters men's basketball team is a team that represented the

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during the

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. It was led by 2nd-year head coach

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, the Anteaters played at the Bren Events Center. At the time, the team was part of the

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Previous season

In head coach

' first year, the 1997–98 UC Irvine Anteaters men's basketball team finished the season with a record of 9–18; 6–10 in Big West play.

Roster

Team Leaders: Scoring: Jerry Green - 12.9 per game Redounding: Marek Ondera - 7.0 per game Assists: Jerry Green - 3.8 per game Steals: Jerry Green - 1.5 per game

Schedule

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Awards and honors

* Jerry Green **Big West Freshman of the Year **Big West All-Freshman Team Source

References

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