The 2013–14 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team represented

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during the

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. The Dragons, led by 13th 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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. On November 18, 2013, head coach

recorded his 300th career win as an NCAA basketball head coach in defeating Elon. This game was also Bruiser's 214th win as the head coach at Drexel University, making him the winningest coach in Drexel basketball history. Bruiser was recognized for his accomplishments before the home-opener against

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on December 4. They finished the season 16–14, 8–8 in CAA play to finish in fourth place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the CAA tournament to Northeastern.

Pre-season

Departures

Incoming transfers

* Junior point guard Freddie Wilson was not eligible to play until the end of the fall semester due to NCAA transfer rules.

Class of 2013 commitments

Roster

* Shooting guard

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is coming off his second red-shirt season, after suffering a second season-ending injury in 2012. He is classified as a graduate student. * Starting guard Damion Lee suffered a

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in a game against

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on November 27, 2013. He is expected to

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this season, and maintain 2 years of eligibility remaining entering the 2014–15 season * Junior forward Kazembe Abif fractured his left hand during practice on February 6, 2014, which required season ending surgery. Prior to this injury, Abif missed 5 games due to a sprained knee, and 1 game due to a concussion.

Depth chart

Schedule

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Team statistics

As of the end of the season.
Indicates team leader in each category.
(FG%, FT% leader = minimum 50 att.; 3P% leader = minimum 20 att.)

Awards

; Frantz Massenat *Team co-Most Valuable Player *First Team NABC All-District Team *CAA All-Conference First Team *Assist Award (team leader in assists) *CAA Player Of The Week (3) *2013

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All-Tournament Team *Preseason CAA All-Conference Team ;

*Team co-Most Valuable Player *Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Men's Basketball Performer of the Year *Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Men's Basketball Team (held a 3.56 GPA) *Second Team NABC All-District Team *CAA All-Conference Second Team *CAA Player Of The Week ;Rodney Williams *Samuel D. Cozen Award (most improved player) *CAA All-Rookie Team *CAA Rookie Of The Week (2) ; Damion Lee *Preseason CAA All-Conference First Team ;Tavon Allen *Dragon "D" Award (team's top defensive player) ;Dartaye Ruffin *"Sweep" Award (team leader in blocks) ;Steve Manojlovic *Team Academic Award (held a 3.62 GPA) ;Jake Lerner *Donald Shank Spirit & Dedication Award

References

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