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Study Guide: USNA Midshipmen Men's Basketball Program History

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USNA Midshipmen Men's Basketball Program History Study Guide

Program Genesis and Early Achievements

Varsity intercollegiate competition in men's basketball for the United States Naval Academy commenced during the 1907-08 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: The United States Naval Academy initiated its varsity intercollegiate men's basketball competition in the 1907-08 season.

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The Helms Athletic Foundation retroactively recognized Navy as a national champion for the 1918-19 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: While the Premo-Porretta Power Poll recognized Navy for the 1918-19 season, the Helms Athletic Foundation's retroactive national championship recognition for that era was specifically for the 1912-13 season, not 1918-19.

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The Navy team recognized as a national champion for the 1913 season concluded its schedule with an undefeated 9-0 record.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Navy team recognized as a national champion for the 1913 season did indeed finish with a perfect 9-0 record.

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In what season did the United States Naval Academy begin its varsity intercollegiate competition in men's basketball?

Answer: 1907-08

Explanation: The United States Naval Academy commenced its varsity intercollegiate men's basketball competition during the 1907-08 season.

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Which organizations retroactively recognized Navy as national champions for seasons prior to the NCAA Tournament era?

Answer: Premo-Porretta Power Poll and Helms Athletic Foundation

Explanation: The Premo-Porretta Power Poll and the Helms Athletic Foundation are cited as organizations that retroactively recognized Navy as national champions for seasons preceding the NCAA Tournament era.

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What is the significance of the 1913 and 1919 seasons for Navy basketball?

Answer: The teams achieved undefeated records and were retroactively named national champions.

Explanation: In 1913 and 1919, the Navy Midshipmen men's basketball teams achieved undefeated records (9-0 and 10-0, respectively) and were subsequently retroactively recognized as national champions by the Premo-Porretta Power Poll.

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Team Identity and Facilities

The United States Naval Academy, the institution represented by the Navy Midshipmen men's basketball program, is situated in Annapolis, Maryland.

Answer: True

Explanation: The United States Naval Academy, the institution represented by the Navy Midshipmen men's basketball program, is indeed located in Annapolis, Maryland.

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Alumni Hall, the primary home venue for the Navy Midshipmen men's basketball team, possesses a seating capacity of approximately 7,500.

Answer: False

Explanation: According to the source material, Alumni Hall, the home arena for the Navy Midshipmen, has a seating capacity of 5,710, not 7,500.

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The official colors of the Navy Midshipmen team are red and white.

Answer: False

Explanation: The official colors of the Navy Midshipmen team are navy blue and gold, not red and white.

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The Navy basketball team utilized Halsey Field House as its venue from 1957 through 1991.

Answer: True

Explanation: Halsey Field House served as the home venue for the Navy basketball team during the period spanning 1957 to 1991.

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Navy's away uniforms primarily feature navy blue and gold.

Answer: False

Explanation: While navy blue and gold are the official team colors, the away uniforms are described as primarily white with Vegas gold sides and navy blue accents. The home uniforms feature white with midnight blue sides and gold accents.

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Identify the institution represented by the Navy Midshipmen men's basketball program and its geographical location.

Answer: United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland

Explanation: The Navy Midshipmen men's basketball program represents the United States Naval Academy, which is located in Annapolis, Maryland.

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What is the name of the home arena for the Navy Midshipmen men's basketball team?

Answer: Alumni Hall

Explanation: Alumni Hall serves as the primary home arena for the Navy Midshipmen men's basketball team.

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Which of these was a previous home venue for the Navy basketball team before Alumni Hall?

Answer: Dahlgren Hall

Explanation: Dahlgren Hall served as a previous home venue for the Navy basketball team, preceding Halsey Field House and subsequently Alumni Hall.

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Conference Affiliations and Championships

The Navy Midshipmen men's basketball program currently competes within the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

Answer: False

Explanation: The provided data indicates that the Navy Midshipmen men's basketball program currently competes in the Patriot League, not the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

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Navy secured the Patriot League tournament championship in the years 1994, 1997, and 1998.

Answer: True

Explanation: The historical records confirm that Navy won the Patriot League tournament championship in 1994, 1997, and 1998.

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Navy achieved the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament championship in 1985, 1986, and 1987.

Answer: True

Explanation: The historical records confirm that Navy won the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament championship in 1985, 1986, and 1987.

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In which athletic conference does the Navy Midshipmen men's basketball team currently compete?

Answer: Patriot League

Explanation: The Navy Midshipmen men's basketball program currently competes within the Patriot League.

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In which years did Navy win the Patriot League tournament championship?

Answer: 1994, 1997, 1998

Explanation: Navy secured the Patriot League tournament championship in the years 1994, 1997, and 1998.

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Which of the following was NOT a year Navy won the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament championship?

Answer: 1988

Explanation: Navy won the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament championship in 1985, 1986, and 1987. Therefore, 1988 was not a championship year.

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Before competing in the Patriot League, Navy men's basketball played in which conference?

Answer: Colonial Athletic Association (CAA)

Explanation: Prior to their participation in the Patriot League, the Navy men's basketball program competed in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).

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Postseason Tournament Performance

The Midshipmen have participated in the NCAA Tournament precisely 10 times.

Answer: False

Explanation: The provided data indicates that the Midshipmen have participated in the NCAA Tournament 11 times, not exactly 10.

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Navy reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament in the years 1985, 1986, and 1987.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Midshipmen reached the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight in 1947, 1954, and 1986, not in 1985 or 1987.

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The Midshipmen's overall record in the NCAA Tournament comprises 11 wins and 8 losses.

Answer: False

Explanation: The provided data indicates that the Midshipmen's overall record in the NCAA Tournament is 8 wins and 11 losses.

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The Midshipmen have appeared in the NIT tournament twice, winning one game.

Answer: False

Explanation: The provided data indicates that the Midshipmen have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) only once, with a record of 0 wins and 1 loss.

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Navy's sole NIT appearance occurred in 1962, culminating in a loss.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Navy Midshipmen made their single appearance in the NIT in 1962, and that tournament game resulted in a loss.

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In the 1986 NCAA Tournament, the Navy Midshipmen defeated Cleveland State in the Elite Eight round.

Answer: False

Explanation: The provided data indicates that Navy defeated Cleveland State in the 1986 NCAA Tournament, but this occurred prior to the Elite Eight round. The team ultimately lost to Duke in the Elite Eight.

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How many times has the Navy Midshipmen men's basketball team made an appearance in the NCAA Tournament?

Answer: 11

Explanation: The Navy Midshipmen men's basketball team has participated in the NCAA Tournament on 11 occasions.

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Identify the years Navy reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.

Answer: 1947, 1954, 1986

Explanation: The Navy Midshipmen reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament in the years 1947, 1954, and 1986.

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What is the Midshipmen's overall win-loss record in the NCAA Tournament?

Answer: 8 wins, 11 losses

Explanation: The Midshipmen's historical record in the NCAA Tournament stands at 8 wins and 11 losses.

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How many times has the Navy Midshipmen men's basketball team appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT)?

Answer: 1

Explanation: The Navy Midshipmen men's basketball team has made one appearance in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT).

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Which team did Navy defeat in the 1986 NCAA Tournament to advance to the Elite Eight?

Answer: Cleveland State

Explanation: In the 1986 NCAA Tournament, Navy defeated Tulsa, Syracuse, and Cleveland State to reach the Elite Eight round.

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What was the result of Navy's game against La Salle in the 1954 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight?

Answer: Navy lost 48-64

Explanation: In the 1954 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight contest, the Navy Midshipmen were defeated by La Salle with a final score of 48-64.

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In their single NIT appearance in 1962, who did Navy play against in the first round?

Answer: Duquesne

Explanation: During their sole appearance in the NIT in 1962, the Navy Midshipmen faced Duquesne in the first round.

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Coaching Legacies

Pete Herrmann served as the head coach for the Navy Midshipmen men's basketball team from 1986 to 1992.

Answer: True

Explanation: Pete Herrmann held the position of head coach for the Navy Midshipmen men's basketball team during the period of 1986 to 1992.

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During Pete Herrmann's inaugural season as head coach (1986-87), the Midshipmen secured both the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) regular season and tournament championships.

Answer: True

Explanation: Contrary to the assertion that only the tournament was won, the source material confirms that in Pete Herrmann's first season (1986-87), the Midshipmen achieved a 26-6 record, winning both the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) regular season and tournament titles.

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Don DeVoe coached the Navy team for 12 seasons, commencing in 1992.

Answer: True

Explanation: Don DeVoe assumed the head coaching role for the Navy team in 1992 and served for 12 seasons, concluding his tenure in 2004.

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Don DeVoe guided Navy to three Patriot League tournament championships during his tenure.

Answer: True

Explanation: During his 12 seasons as head coach, Don DeVoe led the Midshipmen to three Patriot League tournament championships.

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Don DeVoe was honored as the Patriot League Coach of the Year in 1994, 1997, and 2000.

Answer: True

Explanation: Don DeVoe received the Patriot League Coach of the Year award on three occasions: in 1994, 1997, and 2000.

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Which coach led the Navy Midshipmen men's basketball team from 1986 to 1992?

Answer: Pete Herrmann

Explanation: Pete Herrmann served as the head coach for the Navy Midshipmen men's basketball team during the period of 1986 to 1992.

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During Don DeVoe's tenure (1992-2004), how many Patriot League regular season titles did Navy win?

Answer: Five

Explanation: During his 12 seasons as head coach, Don DeVoe led Navy to five Patriot League regular season titles.

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How many times was Don DeVoe named Patriot League Coach of the Year?

Answer: Three times (1994, 1997, 2000)

Explanation: Don DeVoe received the Patriot League Coach of the Year award on three occasions: in 1994, 1997, and 2000.

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Who was the head coach during Navy's 1986 NCAA Tournament run to the Elite Eight?

Answer: Pete Herrmann

Explanation: Pete Herrmann was the head coach of the Navy Midshipmen during their 1986 NCAA Tournament appearance that culminated in reaching the Elite Eight.

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Star Athletes and Individual Honors

David Robinson was designated the tournament MVP for Navy's CAA championship victories in 1986 and 1987.

Answer: True

Explanation: David Robinson was indeed named the tournament MVP for Navy's CAA championship wins in both 1986 and 1987.

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David Robinson was honored as the CAA Men's Basketball Player of the Year for two consecutive seasons.

Answer: False

Explanation: The provided data indicates that David Robinson was named CAA Men's Basketball Player of the Year for three consecutive seasons: 1984-85, 1985-86, and 1986-87.

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Greg Sprink earned the Patriot League Men's Basketball Player of the Year award during the 2007-08 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: Greg Sprink was recognized as the Patriot League Men's Basketball Player of the Year for the Navy program in the 2007-08 season.

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David Robinson received the Naismith Award in 1987.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 1987, David Robinson was awarded the Eastman Award, not the Naismith Award. The Eastman Award is housed in the USNA Athletic Hall of Fame.

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David Robinson accumulated over 3,000 career points during his tenure at Navy.

Answer: False

Explanation: David Robinson scored a total of 2,669 career points during his time at Navy, which is below the 3,000-point threshold.

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Who was the tournament MVP for Navy's CAA championship win in 1985?

Answer: Vernon Butler

Explanation: Vernon Butler was designated the tournament MVP for Navy's Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) championship victory in 1985.

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How many consecutive seasons did David Robinson receive the CAA Men's Basketball Player of the Year award?

Answer: 3

Explanation: David Robinson was honored as the CAA Men's Basketball Player of the Year for three consecutive seasons: 1984-85, 1985-86, and 1986-87.

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What notable award did David Robinson win in 1987, which is now housed in the USNA Athletic Hall of Fame?

Answer: The Eastman Award

Explanation: In 1987, David Robinson received the Eastman Award, an accolade now preserved within the USNA Athletic Hall of Fame.

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What was David Robinson's total career point count at Navy?

Answer: 2,669

Explanation: David Robinson amassed a total of 2,669 career points during his tenure at the Naval Academy, establishing him as the Colonial Athletic Association's all-time leading scorer.

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Program Evolution and Recent History

In the 2020-21 season, the Navy team secured the No. 1 overall seed in the Patriot League Tournament for the first time since the 1994-95 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: The provided information states that the 2020-21 season marked the first time the Navy team secured the No. 1 overall seed in the Patriot League Tournament since the 1996-97 season, not 1994-95.

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In the 2024-25 Patriot League Tournament, Navy upset the top seed Bucknell but lost the championship game to the No. 2 seed American University.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source material confirms that in the 2024-25 Patriot League Tournament, the Navy Midshipmen, as the No. 5 seed, defeated the top-seeded Bucknell in the semifinals before losing the championship game to the No. 2 seed American University.

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What significant achievement did the Navy team accomplish during the 2020-21 season under Ed DeChellis?

Answer: Secured the No. 1 overall seed in the Patriot League Tournament

Explanation: During the 2020-21 season, the Navy team earned the No. 1 overall seed in the Patriot League Tournament, marking the first time since the 1996-97 season.

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In the 2024-25 Patriot League Tournament, what was the outcome for the Navy Midshipmen?

Answer: They lost in the championship game to American University after upsetting Bucknell.

Explanation: In the 2024-25 Patriot League Tournament, the Navy Midshipmen advanced to the championship game by upsetting the top-seeded Bucknell, but ultimately lost to the No. 2 seed American University.

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