Against the Tar Heels, TU was compromised defensively when Coley and Shelton were jolted by early foul calls. 6- at TCU, 7; 12- at Creighton, 7:05; 15- at Rice, 7:35; 20- San Jose State, 7:05; 22- Hawaii, 7:05; 24- Centenary, 7:05; 27- at UTEP, 8:05; 29- at Fresno State, 9. Selfs 1999-2000 Tulsa roster wound up being his final Tulsa roster, and it included six players who had attended Oklahoma high schools: starters Eric Coley of Eufaula, Tony Heard of Oklahoma City and Marcus Hill of Tulsas Booker T. Washington, along with Swanson (then a freshman from Wagoner), Reed (then a freshman from Booker T. Washington) and DeAngelo McDaniel of Oklahoma City. Won South Second Round (69-61) versus #2 Cincinnati Jan 13 @ Hawaii, Tulsa (10-6) Loss vs. Hawaii, 65-68, 17. Jan 17, Tulsa (11-6) Win vs. TCU, 82-66, 18. Among those who did make it to the NBA, James King, who came back to coach the program after his NBA career, and Bingo Smith had the greatest success. At that time, I didnt realize how hard it is to get to the Elite Eight. It definitely paved the way for the conference run.. I think you can beat anybody, Tarkanian told Hurricane players. In a social media message, Kentucky coach John Calipari thanked Vanessa Bryant and her daughter, Natalia, after the family sent him a package to honor Gigi Bryant on what would have been her 17th birthday Monday. Team Roster. The Golden Hurricane were champions of the 2008 College Basketball Invitational, which was the inaugural tournament. G Fr. We couldnt do some of the things wed been doing, and it took away our advantage. The only 11 seed to win was Pepperdine, which defeated Indiana in the East Region's first round in what turned out to be Bob Knight's last game coaching the Hoosiers before his firing that offseason. ", "When TU was Elite: Ten years ago, Bill Self coached the Golden Hurricane to a 325 record and within one game of advancing to the Final Four", Tulsa produces, cant keep best coaches., "201213 Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball media guide, page 90", "Bobby "Bingo" Smith's Jersey Retired by Alma Mater", Tulsa to Retire Willie Biles Jersey During Legends Weekend, Former Tulsa Basketball star Steve Harris passed away Monday, "TU's American Athletic Conference membership takes effect Tuesday", https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUD_nv2XAAAgNVN.jpg:large, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tulsa_Golden_Hurricane_men%27s_basketball&oldid=1133858431, This page was last edited on 15 January 2023, at 21:30. Or write about sports? We had made it to the Elite Eight, and it was all fun up to that point. One month into the offseason, some teams rise, some fall and others simply solidify their rankings. The Selfs also have two granddaughters, Ella and Phoebe, daughters of Lauren and Hayden. At Rhode Island, we decided to start Eric, Greg, Tony, Brandon and Marcus. The 1999-2000 Hurricane committed nearly 200 fewer turnovers than did its opponents. Jan 2, Tulsa (9-4) Win vs. Jackson State, 107-49, 14. Men's College Basketball News. 1999-2000 Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball team With all due respect to several University of Tulsa football teams, and while acknowledging the success and entertainment value of the Nolan Richardson- and Tubby Smith-coached TU basketball teams, there is one squad that ranks as the best and most popular Golden Hurricane team ever, regardless of sport. We present them here for purely educational purposes. He has guided KU to four Final Fours and nine Elite Eights. The two are also the active streak as well. Tulsa World file, Bill Self led the Hurricane, including (from left) Dante Swanson, DeAngelo McDaniel and Brandon Kurtz, to the 2000 Elite Eight and a 32-5 record. Official Online Store. "[17], Seven numbers have been retired by the University of Tulsa basketball program. 7 Tulsa, No. [2], The team has long been successful, especially since the hiring of Nolan Richardson in 1980. Tulsa World file, TU's David Shelton is pressured by Miami's Mario Bland. Wisconsin won the West Region while North Carolina won the South Region, with both regions seeing their top three seeds eliminated during the first weekend of play. Tulsa World file, TU's Marcus Hill collides withMiami's Vernon Jennings. 2- Valparaiso, 7:35; 4- Central Arkansas, 7:35; 6- at Cal State-Northridge, 7:05; 11- at Tulsa, 2:05; 20- Cal State-Northridge, 7:35; 22- at Nebraska, 7:05; 29- at Texas Tech, 7. Tulsa's Konkol Adds Four Transfers to Basketball Roster. In the early years of the program, the team played at various area high schools and in smaller on-campus gymnasiums. 2000 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, Midwest Regional Auburn Hills, Michigan, 2000 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, 2000 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game, NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, 2000 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship Game, 2000 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament, 2000 NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament, 2000 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament, 2000 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament, 2000 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament, 2000 Women's National Invitation Tournament, 2000 NAIA Division I men's basketball tournament, 2000 NAIA Division II men's basketball tournament, 2000 NAIA Division I women's basketball tournament, 2000 NAIA Division II women's basketball tournament, "2000 NCAA National semifinals: (MW1) Michigan State 53, (W8) Wisconsin 41", "2000 NCAA National semifinals: (E5) Florida 71, (S8) North Carolina 59", "2000 NCAA national championship: (MW1) Michigan State 89, (E5) Florida 76", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2000_NCAA_Division_I_men%27s_basketball_tournament&oldid=1150296418, This page was last edited on 17 April 2023, at 09:44. TU's Eric Coley (left) and David Shelton celebrate their March 2000 NCAA Tournament victory over Cincinnati. Twenty Conference Regular-Season Championships (2 at Tulsa; 2 at Illinois; 15 at Kansas). All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Tulsa World file, Point guard Greg Harrington,a sophomore during TU's 1999-2000, celebrates the Hurricane's NCAA second-round win over Cincinnati. 3- Chicago State, 7:35; 5- Western Illinois, 7:35; 10- at IUPUI, 7:35; 12- at Valparaiso, 7:35; 17- Southern Utah, 7:35; 19- at Missouri-Kansas City, 7; 21- IUPUI, 7:35; 24- at Youngstown State, 7:35; 26- at Oakland, 7. While Tubby Smith had driven TU to the Sweet Sixteen in 1994 and 1995, an Elite Eight run was unprecedented for the Golden Hurricane program. The 2016 AP honor was one of four Self was recognized for as he was also the national coach of the year by his peers (NABC), USA Today and Bleacher Report. 8 seed North Carolina and No. Phone: 918-581-8397. View Type: Toggle List View Toggle Card View not selected Toggle Table View not selected. In addition, they have won two National Invitation Tournaments, in 1981 and 2001, and one CBI tournament. We walked with more confidence in our step. Tulsa went 32-5 in 2000, setting a school single-season record for victories and advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight. The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster for the Tulsa Hurricane. Jesaiah McWright. UTEP (WAC Tourn.) On March 26, 2000, as a four-point favorite, Tulsa was doomed by foul trouble and lost 59-55 to the Tar Heels. Southern Methodist remains a fairly interesting rivalry, given that the two schools sometimes recruit similar players and that former Southern Methodist coach Matt Doherty was considered a front-runner for the Tulsa job prior to Doug Wojcik taking the helm; likewise, Doug Wojcik once interviewed for the Southern Methodist job. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World file, Marcy Lawless cheers during a University of Tulsa pep rally that preceded the TU-North Carolina game in 2000. The community really got behind us. Tulsa joined Conference USA with the 20052006 season. Because of the upsets, the Elite Eight consisted of one top seed (Michigan State), one second seed (Iowa State), one third seed (Oklahoma State), one fifth seed (Florida), one sixth seed (Purdue), one seventh seed (Tulsa), and two eighth seeds (Wisconsin and North Carolina). After four seasons at Oral Roberts and three at TU, Self no longer was a Tulsan. The 1999-2000 Fresno State Bulldogs men's basketball team represented California State University, Fresno during the 1999-2000 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Powered by WMT Digital. Boston . Or write about sports? 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[14] Self departed for Illinois and was succeeded by Buzz Peterson. The Golden Hurricane played their home games at the Reynolds Center.Led by head coach Bill Self, they finished the season 32-5 overall and 12-2 in conference play to finish atop the WAC standings. Visit ESPN to view the Tulsa Golden Hurricane team schedule for the current and previous seasons With a 37-game total of 433, the Hurricane obliterated the program record for single-season steals. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World file, While watching the CBS telecast with other TU fans at the Reynolds Center,Pat Cullinan celebrates the Hurricane victory overMiami (Fla.). Josh Atkinson, 6-3, Fr., Tulsa East Central; Nonso Azubuike, 6-0, Fr., Tulsa Victory Christian; Jonathon Barnett, 5-11, Fr., Tulsa Victory Christian; Nathan Binam,6-3, Sr., Claremore; Evan Black, 5-9, Jr., Woodstock, Ga.; Paul Brandt, 6-11, Sr., Thousand Oaks, Calif. Kyan Brown, 6-7, Jr., Van Buren, Ark. Tulsa Season Ends with 81-63 loss to Wichita State in First Round of Conference Tournament. Barnett was fired, however, due to the significant increase in expectations at Tulsa following Richardson's success.[13]. Tulsa World file. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. That Tulsa team advanced to the Elite Eight and finished 32-5. The first one was at Tulsa. *AP did not release post-NCAA Tournament rankings. Mar 9 (Neutral), Tulsa (28-3) Win vs. Rice, 71-51, 32. Dec 16 @ Kansas, Tulsa (6-3) Loss vs. Kansas, 69-92, 10. Also in his first 25 seasons, Selfs 76.5 winning percentage (654-201) is fifth best in NCAA history for coaches in their first 25 seasons. TU's athletic director discusses the state of college athletics and reflects on his personal Hurricane Katrina experience. Tulsa World file, TU's Marcus Hill contends with defensive pressure applied byUNLV's Trevor Diggs. Nov 10 (Neutral), Tulsa (1-0) Win vs. Arizona State, 69-67, 2. Twenty years ago this month, that team totaled 32 victories and finished two baskets shy of rolling to the NCAA Tournaments Final Four. The following double-digit seeds won games: Here are the 2000 NCAA Tournament leaders (number of games in parentheses): Andy Wittry has written for Stadium, SI.com, Sporting News, the Indianapolis Star, Louisville Courier-Journal and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Or write about sports? After that game, the Bulldogs Hall of Fame coach visited the TU locker room. David would come off the bench. KU has won 16 of the Big 12s 26 regular-season titles under Self. In 2014, Self received the Wayman Tisdale Humanitarian Award by the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) and in September 2015 he received the Mannie Jackson Basketballs Human Spirit Award at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World file, After the University of Tulsas 59-55 loss to North Carolina in a 2000 NCAA Elite Eight game played in Austin, Texas, Bill Self took questions from media members. Mar 17 (Neutral), Tulsa (30-4) Win vs. Nevada-Las Vegas, 89-62, 35. Feb 24, Tulsa (25-3) Loss vs. Fresno State, 72-73, 29. Nov 27, Tulsa (3-0) Win vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 97-45, 4. Kansas four-straight 30-win seasons from 2009-10 to 2012-13 are tied for the most consecutive 30-win seasons in NCAA history with Gonzaga (2017-20). That was Michigan State, who finished the season as the #2 team in the nation and was given the top seed in the Midwest Region. All rights reserved. My TU guys believed they could beat anybody, Self said during a recent visit to Tulsa. The 2000 NCAA Tournament was the last NCAA tournament with a 64-team bracket, prior to the introduction of the 65-team bracket in 2001 and later the current, 68-team bracket in 2011. 1- Texas-San Antonio, 7:05; 4- Alabama-Birmingham, 2:05; 7- SW Missouri State, 7:05; 11- at ORU, 7:35; 18- Delaware State, 7:30; 21-23- at Puerto Rico Holiday Classic; 28- Missouri-Kansas City, 7:05; 30- at North Texas, 7:30. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Tulsa Golden Hurricane Roster | ESPN Actually, Dante Swanson was faster than Eric and Antonio Reed was quicker than Eric, but at 6-foot-5, Eric was different. The Golden Hurricane are led by head coach Eric Konkol, hired from Louisiana Tech on March 21, 2022 to replace Frank Haith who had resigned. 1 draftee, Andrew Wiggins, in 2014. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). King was selected to the 1968 NBA All-Star Game, and Smith scored more than 10,000 points in his career, having his number retired by the Cleveland Cavaliers. 19992000 Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball team, 19992000 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings, sports-reference.com 1999-00 Western Athletic Conference Season Summary, "1999-00 Tulsa Golden Hurricane Roster and Stats", "Tulsa wins intimidation battle against short-handed Cincy", "Golden Opportunity / Unheralded Tulsa reaches Elite Eight for first time", "Forte Leads North Carolina Into Final Four", "1999-00 Tulsa Golden Hurricane Schedule and Results", "1999-2000 Tulsa Golden Hurricane Men's Basketball Stats", The Sound of the Golden Hurricane Marching Band, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=19992000_Tulsa_Golden_Hurricane_men%27s_basketball_team&oldid=1145525150, Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball seasons, 19992000 Western Athletic Conference men's basketball season, 2000 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament participants, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 19 March 2023, at 16:10. As a 22-year-old TU senior, Coley was 6-5 and 210 pounds. Jan 29 @ Fresno State, Tulsa (20-2) Loss vs. Fresno State, 73-75, 23. A total of 63 games were played. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Heard was a bulldog defender who converted on the most memorable shot of the season a 3-pointer at SMU, sending that game to overtime. Successful players to never make it to the NBA include Gary Collier, the 1994 MVC player of the year, Michael Scott, the 1989 and 1991 MVC defensive player of the year, and Willie Biles who led the MVC in scoring in both the 197273 and 19731974 seasons.[5]. Dec 5 @ Missouri State, Tulsa (5-2) Win vs. Missouri State, 61-55, 8. Schools. Tulsa World file, TU's Marcus Hill celebrates after the Hurricane's Sweet Sixteen victory over Miami (Fla.). 1 through No. Find out more. [27] Efforts are made by the coaching staff through frequent e-mails to encourage attendance and creativity from the student body. He and his wife, Cindy, have two children: daughter, Lauren, who graduated from KU in 2013 and is married to Hayden Browning, and son, Tyler, who played at Kansas from 2013-17. [19] The most recent was that of Bingo Smith on February 22, 2020.[20]. Feb 3, Tulsa (21-2) Win vs. Southern Methodist, 70-59, 24. In Selfs first season in Champaign, the Illini advanced to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight. It takes me back to the first time I ever walked in there.. Tulsa World file, TU's Marcus Hill scored 13 points during the Sweet Sixteen win over Miami (Fla.). Wojcik's hiring also coincided with Tulsa's decision to join Conference USA. On Dec. 23, 1999, in the championship game of the Puerto Rico Holiday Classic, the Hurricane was matched with 11th-ranked Tennessee. Tulsa World file, TU's Brandon Kurtz releases a shot over the defense of UNLV'sSylvester Dotson. Under Self, Kansas has had 48 Academic All-Big 12 honorees, including Academic All-Americans Cole Aldrich and Tyrel Reed. But then we played so well at Rhode Island, a team that was supposed to be pretty good. (#7 seed in South)Won South First Round (89-62) versus #10 Nevada-Las Vegas Men's college basketball roster changes, departures, newcomers for 2023-24. The official 2000-01 Women's Basketball Roster for the Duke University . Tulsa currently plays in the Reynolds Center, an 8,355-capacity on-campus arena adjacent to Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium. Danny Vranes, Sabrina Ionescu, James Worthy, Skylar Diggins, Tayshaun Prince. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World, Tony Heard (left) and Eric Coley represented the Golden Hurricane during a press conference that preceded TUs NCAA second-round clash with Cincinnati. The previous record of 345 had been set by the 1983-84 Hurricane. All rights reserved. Visit ESPN to view the Tulsa Golden Hurricane team schedule for the current and previous seasons. . Tulsa World file, TU players (from left) Antonio Reed, Dante Swanson and David Shelton watch from the bench during the final minute of the Hurricanes NCAA second-round win over Cincinnati. Youre a lot better than us. (Fresno State players) got fired up to play three times all season, and all three times it was when we played Tulsa.. A has been a member of the NCAA Mens Basketball Rules Committee, the USA Basketball Competition Committee and board member for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Do you have a sports website?
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