The 1999–2000 UNC Wilmington Seahawks men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Seahawks, led by sixth-year head coach

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, played their home games at the

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and were members of the

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(CAA). After finishing fourth place in the CAA regular season standings, the Seahawks won the CAA tournament to receive an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament – the first appearance in school history – as No. 15 seed in the South region. UNC Wilmington lost to No. 2 seed

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in the opening round.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Awards and honors

* Brett Blizzard – CAA tournament MVP

References

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Unc Wilmington The University of North Carolina Wilmington, or University of North Carolina at Wilmington, (UNC Wilmington or UNCW) is a public research university in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina system and enrol ...

UNC Wilmington Seahawks men's basketball The UNC Wilmington Seahawks men's basketball team represents the University of North Carolina Wilmington. The team plays in the Coastal Athletic Association. The Seahawks are currently coached by Takayo Siddle. UNC Wilmington has appeared seven ...