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The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers men's basketball team represents Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina. The Chanticleers are a Division 1 basketball team, currently competing in the Sun Belt Conference. The team has appeared in the NCAA Tournament four times, most recently in 2015, and holds the record for the only men's basketball player in NCAA Division I history to be named the conference player of the year for all four seasons he played—Tony Dunkin.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Team Name | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers |
| University | Coastal Carolina University |
| Location | Conway, South Carolina, United States |
| Conference | Sun Belt Conference |
| Division | NCAA Division I |
| Notable Players | Tony Dunkin |
| Notable Achievements | Appeared in the College Basketball Invitational with a record of 8-4; Competed in The Basketball Classic; Cliff Ellis, active leader in D1 coaching wins |
| NCAA Tournament Appearances | 1991, 1993, 2014, 2015 |
| NCAA Tournament Record | 0-4 |
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What You'll Learn
- The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers men's basketball team represents Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina
- The Chanticleers compete in the Sun Belt Conference
- Tony Dunkin is the only men's basketball player in NCAA Division I history to be named the conference player of the year four times
- The Chanticleers have appeared in the NCAA Tournament four times, most recently in 2015
- They have also competed in the College Basketball Invitational and The Basketball Classic
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers men's basketball team represents Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina
The Chanticleers compete in the Sun Belt Conference. They have appeared in the NCAA Tournament four times, most recently in 2015, and hold a record of 0-4. Their first appearance was in 1991 as a 15-seed, where they lost 79-69 to Indiana. In 1993, they were a 16-seed and lost 84-53 to Michigan, though Michigan later vacated the victory. The Chanticleers' next appearance was in 2014, where they lost to first-seed Virginia, 70-59. In 2015, they made their second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance after winning the Big South championship against Winthrop, 81-70.
In addition to their NCAA Tournament appearances, the Chanticleers have also competed in the College Basketball Invitational three times, holding a combined record of 8-4. They have appeared in The Basketball Classic once.
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The Chanticleers compete in the Sun Belt Conference
The Chanticleers have a rich history in NCAA Division I basketball, with Tony Dunkin, a former Chanticleer, being the only men's basketball player in NCAA Division I history to be named the conference player of the year for all four seasons he played. The team has made four appearances in the NCAA Tournament, most recently in 2015, and holds a record of 0-4. Their first appearance was in 1991 as a 15-seed, where they lost to Indiana 79-69. In 1993, they returned as a 16-seed but lost to Michigan 84-53; however, Michigan later vacated the victory.
The Chanticleers also have experience in other tournaments, including the College Basketball Invitational, where they have competed three times with a combined record of 8-4. Additionally, they have participated in The Basketball Classic on one occasion.
The team's recent history includes a Big South championship win in 2015, where they beat Winthrop 81-70, securing their second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
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Tony Dunkin is the only men's basketball player in NCAA Division I history to be named the conference player of the year four times
Tony Dunkin, born on February 16, 1970, in South Carolina, is an American former college basketball player for Coastal Carolina University. Dunkin is best known for being the only NCAA Division I men's basketball player to be named the conference player of the year four times. Before his breakout seasons at Coastal Carolina, he attended Jacksonville University.
In his collegiate debut on December 9, 1989, against Georgia Tech, Dunkin, a forward, scored 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting. He scored a season-high 28 points on February 1, 1990, against Campbell, averaging 18.1 points and 6.6 rebounds during his rookie campaign. He led the Chanticleers to the Big South regular-season and tournament championships, earning numerous accolades in the process. He was named the Big South Player of the Year, the first-ever Big South Rookie of the Year, First Team All-Conference, and All-Tournament Team.
In the 1990–91 season, Dunkin averaged 18.1 points and 7.1 rebounds, becoming the first Big South player to win back-to-back player of the year awards. He was also named First Team All-Conference and Tournament MVP. Coastal Carolina became the Big South's first-ever team in the "Big Dance" during this season.
Dunkin averaged 22.5 points and 8.1 rebounds in the following season, leading to a rare third consecutive conference player of the year selection. Going into his final collegiate season in 1992–93, he was rated as one of the best small forwards in the country. Dunkin averaged 23.7 points per game, the highest of his career, and became the first Big South player to score 2,000 career points. He earned his fourth Big South Player of the Year award, a distinction no other Division I men's basketball player has achieved.
Dunkin led Coastal Carolina to another Big South tournament championship in 1992–93, resulting in their second appearance in the NCAA Tournament. He finished his career by scoring a team-high 17 points against Michigan. After college, Dunkin played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for the Fargo-Moorhead Beez and in Hungary for Danone-Honvéd BT.
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The Chanticleers have appeared in the NCAA Tournament four times, most recently in 2015
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers men's basketball team represents Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina, US. The Chanticleers have an impressive record in NCAA Division I basketball, with Tony Dunkin, a former player, being the only men's basketball player in NCAA Division I history to be named the conference player of the year for all four seasons he played.
In 2014, the Chanticleers made their third appearance in the NCAA Tournament as a 16th seed again and narrowly lost to the first seed, the University of Virginia, with a final score of 70-59. Their most recent appearance was in 2015, when they successfully defended their Big South Conference title by defeating Winthrop 81-70, earning their second consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament.
In addition to their NCAA Tournament appearances, the Chanticleers have also competed in other notable tournaments. They have participated in the College Basketball Invitational three times, accumulating an impressive combined record of 8-4. Furthermore, they have made one appearance in The Basketball Classic, showcasing their consistent presence in prestigious basketball competitions.
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They have also competed in the College Basketball Invitational and The Basketball Classic
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers men's basketball team represents Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina, United States. The Chanticleers have competed in the College Basketball Invitational three times, with a combined record of 8–4. They have also appeared in The Basketball Classic once.
The Chanticleers have appeared in the NCAA Tournament four times, most recently in 2015. Their overall record in the tournament is 0–4. In 1991, the Chanticleers were a 15th seed and lost to Indiana by a score of 79–69. In 1993, they were a 16th seed and lost to Michigan by a score of 84–53. Michigan later vacated the victory.
The Chanticleers next appeared in the NCAA Tournament in 2014 as a 16th seed, losing to first-seed Virginia by a score of 70–59. In 2015, they beat Winthrop 81–70 for the Big South championship, making their second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. As a 16th seed, they lost to the eventual tournament runner-up Wisconsin by a score of 86–72.
In addition to their appearances in the College Basketball Invitational and The Basketball Classic, the Chanticleers have also competed in two National Invitation Tournaments, where they have a record of 0–2, and two CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournaments.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers men's basketball team is Division 1.
The team currently competes in the Sun Belt Conference.
Cliff Ellis was the active leader in Division 1 coaching wins before his retirement.
Yes, the Chanticleers have made the NCAA Tournament four times, most recently in 2015.
The Chanticleers have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational three times, with a combined record of 8–4. They have also appeared in The Basketball Classic once.
