Vermont Catamounts men's basketball
Vermont Catamounts | |||
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University | University of Vermont | ||
Conference | America East | ||
Location | Burlington, VT | ||
Head coach | John Becker (5th year) | ||
Arena |
Patrick Gym (Capacity: 3,266) | ||
Nickname | Catamounts | ||
Colors |
Green and Gold[1] | ||
Uniforms | |||
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NCAA Tournament Round of 32 | |||
2005 | |||
NCAA Tournament appearances | |||
2003, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2012 | |||
Conference tournament champions | |||
2003, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2012 | |||
Conference regular season champions | |||
1947, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014 |
The Vermont Catamounts Basketball team is the basketball team that represent the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont. The school's team currently competes in the America East Conference and plays its home games at Patrick Gym. The team has reached the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament five times, in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2010 and 2012. UVM famously upset Syracuse University in the first round of the 2005 tournament. The Catamounts are coached by John Becker.
History
Awards
America East Coach of the Year[2]
- Tom Brennan – 1991, 1998, 2002
- Mike Lonergan – 2007, 2011
- John Becker – 2014
America East Player of the Year
- Matt Johnson – 1991
- Kevin Roberson – 1992
- T.J. Sorrentine – 2002
- Taylor Coppenrath – 2003, 2004, 2005
- Marqus Blakely – 2008, 2009
America East Defensive Player of the Year
- Marqus Blakely – 2008, 2009, 2010
- Brendan Bald – 2011
- Brian Voelkel – 2014
America East Rookie of the Year
- Eddie Benton – 1993
- Tony Orciari – 1998
- T.J. Sorrentine – 2001
- Taylor Coppenrath – 2002
- Mike Trimboli – 2006
- Brian Voelkel – 2011
- Four McGlynn – 2012
America East Sixth Man of the Year
- Cam Ward – 2015
All-Conference First Team
- Ed Kotlarczyk – 1949
- Keith Galli – 1950
- Clyde Lord – 1957, 1958, 1959
- Benny Becton – 1961
- Ralph D'Altilia – 1965
- Frank Martiniuk – 1970
- Ron Gottschalk – 1975
- Mike Evelti – 1981, 1982
- Kevin Roberson – 1991, 1992
- Matt Johnson – 1991
- Eddie Benton – 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
- Erik Nelson – 1998
- Tony Oriciari – 2000, 2001
- Trevor Gaines – 2002
- T.J. Sorrentine – 2002, 2004, 2005
- Taylor Coppenrath – 2003, 2004, 2005
- Chris Holm – 2007
- Mike Trimboli – 2007, 2009
- Marqus Blakely – 2008, 2009, 2010
- Evan Fjeld – 2011
- Matt Glass – 2012
- Brian Voelkel – 2013, 2014
- Sandro Carissimo – 2014
- Clancy Rugg – 2014
- Ethan O'Day – 2015
All-Conference Second Team
- Ken Pierce – 1949
- Keith Galli – 1950
- Nat Campana – 1953, 1954
- Earl Steinman – 1955
- Bob Kuchar – 1958, 1959
- Charlie Isles – 1960
- Richie Ader – 1962
- Layne Higgs – 1966
- Dave Lapointe – 1968
- Frank Martiniuk – 1969
- Joe Calavita – 1987
- Kevin Roberson – 1990
- Tony Oriciari – 1998
- Taylor Coppenrath – 2002
- Mike Trimboli – 2006, 2008
- Clancy Rugg – 2013
- Dre Wills – 2015
All-Conference Third Team
- Erik Nelson – 1997
- Tony Oriciari – 1999
- Tobe Carberry – 2000
- Grant Anderson – 2003
- Martin Klimes – 2006, 2007
- Colin McIntosh – 2009
- Maurice Joseph – 2010
- Evan Fjeld – 2010
- Brendan Bald – 2011
- Brian Voelkel – 2012
- Sandro Carissimo – 2013
- Ethan O'Day - 2016
- Kurt Steidl - 2016
- Trae Bell-Haynes - 2016
All-Conference Defensive Team
- Marqus Blakely – 2008, 2009, 2010
- Garvey Young – 2010
- Brendan Bald – 2011
- Brian Voelkel – 2012, 2013, 2014
- Ethan O'Day – 2014, 2015
- Dre Wills – 2015, 2016
All-Conference Rookie Team
- Rahim Huland El – 1988
- Kenny White – 1989
- Brian Tarrant – 1990
- Eddie Benton – 1993
- Erik Nelson – 1995
- David Roach – 1997
- Tony Orciari – 1998
- Trevor Gaines – 1999
- T.J. Sorrentine – 2000
- Taylor Coppenrath – 2001
- Josh Duell – 2005
- Mike Trimboli – 2006
- Joe Trapani – 2007
- Garvey Young – 2009
- Brian Voelkel – 2011
- Four McGlynn – 2012
- Kurt Steidel – 2014
- Trae Bell-Haynes – 2015
- Ernie Duncan - 2016
All-American
- Marqus Blakely – (2008, 2009 Honorable Mention – AP)
- Taylor Coppenrath – (2003, 2004, 2005 Honorable Mention – AP)
- T.J. Sorrentine – (2002 Honorable Mention – AP)
- Mike Evelti – (1981 Honorable Mention – AP)
Hall of Fame
Class | Name | Year Inducted |
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1909 | Ray Collins | 1969 |
1922 | Fredrick Harris | 1972 |
1925 | Claire Cayward | 1987 |
1928 | Howard Prentice | 1971 |
Kiki Price | 1974 | |
1929 | Seeley Estabrook | 1979 |
1931 | Walter Sargent | 1978 |
1932 | Edward Winant | 1971 |
1933 | Chester Taft | 1977 |
1934 | John Beckley | 1971 |
1935 | Enos Ramon | 1974 |
Whitey Palmer | 1975 | |
Edward Saba | 1976 | |
1937 | Austin Ross | 1973 |
1938 | Tommy Tomasetti | 1980 |
1939 | Elmer Nelson | 1975 |
1941 | Frank Taylor | 1969 |
Donald Maley | 1977 | |
Richard Healy | 1993 | |
Henri Beauchemin | 2007 | |
1947 | Larry Killick | 1969 |
1948 | John Durkin | 1991 |
1950 | Arthur Collier | 1977 |
1950 | Edward Kotlarczyk | 1979 |
1951 | Ralph Kehoe | 1973 |
1953 | Gary Clairmont | 1987 |
1954 | Nat Campana | 1975 |
1955 | Keith Jampolis | 1983 |
Earl Steinman | 2004 | |
1956 | Roland Massimino | 1983 |
1957 | Alan McLam | 1981 |
1959 | Clyde Lord | 1974 |
Bob Kuchar | 1985 | |
1960 | Charlie Isles | 1976 |
1961 | Joseph Barry | 1982 |
1963 | Benny Becton | 1980 |
Jack Shabel | 1990 | |
1965 | Charles Foster | 1984 |
1965 | Ralph D'Altilia | 1988 |
1966 | Layne Higgs | 1982 |
1969 | David Lapointe | 1981 |
1970 | Frank Martiniuk | 1980 |
Sandy Magid | 1996 | |
1977 | Warren Prehmus | 1987 |
1982 | Michael Evelti | 1992 |
Jeff Brown | 1993 | |
1989 | Joe Calavita | 2000 |
1991 | Matt Johnson | 2001 |
1992 | Kevin Roberson | 1993 |
Kenny White | 2002 | |
1996 | Eddie Benton | 2006 |
Erik Nelson | 2009 | |
2001 | Tony Orciari | 2011 |
2002 | Trevor Gaines | 2012 |
2005 | T.J. Sorrentine | 2015 |
Taylor Coppenrath | 2015 |
Postseason
NCAA tournament results
The Catamounts have appeared in the NCAA Division I Tournament five times. Their combined record is 2–5.
Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2003 | #16 | First Round | #1 Arizona | L 51–80 |
2004 | #15 | First Round | #2 Connecticut | L 53–70 |
2005 | #13 | First Round Second Round | #4 Syracuse #5 Michigan State | W 60–57 OT L 61–72 |
2010 | #16 | First Round | #1 Syracuse | L 56–79 |
2012 | #16 | First Four Second Round | #16 Lamar #1 North Carolina | W 71–59 L 58–77 |
NIT results
The Catamounts have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) three times. Their combined record is 0–3.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2007 | First Round | Kansas State | L 59–57 |
2011 | First Round | Cleveland State | L 60–63 |
2014 | First Round | Georgia | L 56–63 |
CBI results
The Catamounts have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) four times. Their combined record is 5–4.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2009 | First Round Quarterfinals | Green Bay Oregon State | W 76–72 L 70–71 OT |
2013 | First Round | Santa Clara | L 67–77 |
2015 | First Round Quarterfinals Semifinals | Hofstra Radford Louisiana–Monroe | W 85–81 W 78–71 L 65–71 |
2016 | First Round Quarterfinals Semifinals | Western Carolina Seattle Nevada | W 79-74 W 73-54 L 72-86 |
Coaches
Years | Coach | Win | Loss | Win % | Conference Titles | NCAA Tournament Appearances |
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1906–1908 | Thomas Hayes | 12 | 9 | .571 | - | - |
1920–1921 | P.A. Larned | 10 | 5 | .667 | - | - |
1921–25 | Thomas Keady | 56 | 15 | .789 | - | - |
1925–1928 | W.J. McAvoy | 33 | 23 | .589 | - | - |
1928–1929 | Claire Cayward | 7 | 10 | .412 | - | - |
1929–1930 | K.L. Berry | 4 | 16 | .200 | - | - |
1930–1931 | Howard Prentice | 4 | 13 | .235 | - | - |
1931–1934 | J.H. Burke | 16 | 27 | .372 | - | - |
1934–1940 | John Sabo | 50 | 34 | .595 | - | - |
1940–1943 1945–1965 | John C. Evans | 260 | 196 | .571 | - | - |
1965–1972 | Arthur Loche | 69 | 96 | .418 | - | - |
1972–1981 | Peter Salzberg | 105 | 128 | .441 | - | - |
1981–1986 | Bill Whitmore | 45 | 94 | .324 | - | - |
1986–2005 | Tom Brennan | 264 | 276 | .489 | 3 (America East) | 3 (2003, 2004, 2005) |
2005–2011 | Mike Lonergan | 126 | 68 | .649 | 1 (America East) | 1 (2010) |
2011–present | John Becker | 110 | 63 | .636 | 1 (America East) | 1 (2012) |
Season-by-season results
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Records
All-time leaders
Points
Rank | Player | Years | Games | PPG Avg. | Total Points |
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1 | Eddie Benton | 1992–1996 | 104 | 23.8 | 2,474 |
2 | Taylor Coppenrath | 2001–2005 | 114 | 21.4 | 2,442 |
3 | T.J. Sorrentine | 2000–2005 | 120 | 16.8 | 2,013 |
4 | Mike Trimboli | 2005–2009 | 126 | 15.9 | 2,008 |
5 | Marqus Blakely | 2006–2010 | 129 | 14.5 | 1,875 |
6 | Tony Orciari | 1997–2001 | 109 | 16.0 | 1,743 |
7 | Mike Evelti | 1978–1982 | 107 | 15.9 | 1,697 |
8 | Kevin Roberson | 1988–1992 | 112 | 13.4 | 1,503 |
9 | Joe Calavita | 1984–1989 | 109 | 13.4 | 1,503 |
10 | Warren Prehmus | 1973–1977 | 96 | 14.6 | 1,402 |
Assists
Rank | Player | Years | Games | Ast. Avg. | Total Assists |
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1 | Brian Voelkel | 2010–2014 | 134 | 5.0 | 679 |
2 | Mike Trimboli | 2005–2009 | 126 | 5.0 | 624 |
3 | Kenny White | 1988–1992 | 114 | 4.9 | 565 |
3 | T.J. Sorrentine | 2000–2005 | 120 | 4.6 | 548 |
5 | Howard Hudson | 1982–1986 | 102 | 5.0 | 511 |
6 | Eddie Benton | 1992–1996 | 102 | 4.4 | 458 |
7 | David Roach | 1996–2000 | 106 | 4.1 | 435 |
8 | Jeff Brown | 1978–1982 | 105 | 4.1 | 428 |
9 | Corey Wielgus | 1977–1982 | 101 | 3.4 | 341 |
10 | Nick Vier | 2006–2010 | 131 | 2.5 | 321 |
Rebounds
Rank | Player | Years | Games | Reb. Avg. | Total Rebounds |
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1 | Brian Voelkel | 2010–2014 | 134 | 8.7 | 1,168 |
2 | Kevin Roberson | 1988–1992 | 112 | 9.4 | 1,054 |
3 | Marqus Blakely | 2006–2010 | 129 | 8.1 | 1,044 |
4 | Benny Becton | 1960–1963 | 66 | 14.9 | 986 |
5 | Trevor Gaines | 1998–2002 | 111 | 7.9 | 880 |
6 | Taylor Coppenrath | 2001–2005 | 114 | 7.4 | 839 |
7 | Erik Nelson | 1994–1998 | 103 | 7.7 | 795 |
8 | Milt Goggins | 1963–1966 | 61 | 12.1 | 740 |
9 | Mike Evelti | 1978–1982 | 107 | 6.9 | 735 |
10 | Joe Calavita | 1984–1989 | 109 | 6.5 | 712 |
Results against nationally ranked opponents
Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
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December 7, 1973 | at #6 North Carolina State | 42–97 | L |
December 8, 1973 | at #13 North Carolina | 48–103 | L |
October 29, 1973 | at #10 Vanderbilt | 56–91 | L |
December 21, 1976 | at #2 Notre Dame | 48–89 | L |
December 30, 1978 | vs. #12 Texas A&M | 76–104 | L |
December 28, 1979 | at #1 Duke | 67–92 | L |
December 3, 1988 | at #18 Villanova | 58–80 | L |
November 19, 1999 | at #8 Connecticut | 52–89 | L |
December 21, 2000 | at #21 Notre Dame | 86–96 | L |
December 19, 2002 | at #23 North Carolina | 54–80 | L |
March 20, 2003 | vs. #1 Arizona | 51–80 | L |
March 18, 2004 | vs. #9 Connecticut | 53–70 | L |
November 19, 2004 | at #1 Kansas | 61–68 | L |
March 18, 2005 | vs. #11 Syracuse | 60–57 (OT) | W |
March 20, 2005 | vs. #13 Michigan State | 61–72 | L |
November 23, 2005 | vs. #22 Nevada | 62–77 | L |
November 13, 2006 | at #14 Boston College | 77–63 | W |
December 6, 2008 | at #3 Pittsburgh | 51–80 | L |
March 19, 2010 | vs. #3 Syracuse % | 56–79 | L |
December 8, 2010 | vs. #18 Brigham Young $ | 58–86 | L |
December 7, 2011 | at #22 Saint Louis | 43–62 | L |
March 16, 2012 | vs. #4 North Carolina % | 58–77 | L |
November 13, 2012 | at #23 Connecticut | 49–67 | L |
November 24, 2013 | at #6 Duke | 90–91 | L |
November 15, 2015 | at #23 Purdue | 79–107 | L |
TOTAL | 2–23 |
- % NCAA Tournament game
- $ in Glens Falls, New York
- All rankings from College Poll Archive[3]
References
- ↑ "Color Guidelines" (PDF). The University of Vermont Style Guide. University of Vermont. December 7, 2011. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
- ↑ "MBB Record Book" (PDF). University of Vermont. Retrieved 2010-12-02.
- ↑ http://www.collegepollarchive.com/mbasketball/index.cfm#.Upv4MsRDuSo
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