The Midshipmen's Court
Charting the Legacy of Navy Basketball from Early Victories to Modern Competition.
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Program Overview
Institution
The Navy Midshipmen men's basketball team represents the United States Naval Academy, located in Annapolis, Maryland. The Academy is a prestigious federal service academy focused on educating and training commissioned officers for the United States Navy and Marine Corps.
Conference Affiliation
The team competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Patriot League. This conference is known for its academic standards and competitive athletics, fostering well-rounded student-athletes.
Home Venue
Since 1991, the Midshipmen have played their home games at Alumni Hall, a facility with a capacity of 5,710 spectators. Prior to this, they competed in Halsey Field House and Dahlgren Hall.
Historical Significance
Early National Recognition
The program's roots trace back to the early 20th century. Notably, Navy was retroactively recognized as national champions for the 1912โ13 and 1918โ19 seasons by the Premo-Porretta Power Poll, highlighting a strong early tradition.
NCAA Tournament Appearances
The Midshipmen have made 11 appearances in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Their most significant runs include reaching the regional finals (Elite Eight) in 1947, 1954, and 1986. Their overall tournament record stands at 8 wins and 11 losses.
Conference Dominance
The Midshipmen have achieved significant success in conference play, securing multiple championships:
- Colonial Athletic Association (CAA): Tournament Champions in 1985, 1986, 1987.
- Patriot League: Tournament Champions in 1994, 1997, 1998. Regular Season Champions in 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000. Division Champions in 2021 (Patriot South).
Guiding the Midshipmen
Pete Herrmann Era
Pete Herrmann coached the Midshipmen from 1986 to 1992. In his debut season (1986โ87), he led the team to a 26โ6 record, capturing both the CAA regular season and tournament titles. This season also marked the final collegiate year for NBA legend David Robinson.
Don DeVoe's Tenure
Don DeVoe led the program from 1992 to 2004, achieving a record of 184โ161. His tenure included five Patriot League regular season titles and three Patriot League tournament championships, with NCAA tournament berths in 1994, 1997, and 1998. He was recognized as Patriot League Coach of the Year multiple times.
Recent Leadership
Ed DeChellis coached the team, notably leading them to a 15โ3 record and the Patriot League South Division title in the 2020โ21 season. Following his retirement, Jon Perry was promoted to head coach, continuing the program's legacy.
Home Courts Through History
Dahlgren Hall
The original home of Navy basketball, Dahlgren Hall hosted the team from 1907 to 1957, witnessing the program's foundational years and early successes.
Halsey Field House
Serving as the team's venue from 1957 to 1991, Halsey Field House was the site for significant periods of growth and notable achievements, including the era of David Robinson.
Alumni Hall
The current home arena, Alumni Hall, has been the primary venue since 1991. With a capacity of 5,710, it has hosted numerous Patriot League championships and NCAA tournament games.
Distinguished Honors
Conference Titles
Navy has claimed multiple conference regular-season and tournament titles across the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and the Patriot League, demonstrating consistent competitive strength.
Player Accolades
Individual honors include multiple CAA Player of the Year awards for David Robinson (1985โ87) and Patriot League Player of the Year recognition for Greg Sprink (2007โ08), underscoring the caliber of talent developed.
Postseason Recognition
Beyond NCAA appearances, the team has also participated in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), with their first appearance in 1962.
Notable Alumni
David Robinson
Universally recognized as one of the greatest players in college basketball history. Robinson was a three-time CAA Player of the Year, won major national player awards in 1987, and was later inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. His #50 jersey is retired by the Naval Academy.
Laurence Wild
A key player in the early successful era (1913), Wild later served as the team's head coach and subsequently became the 30th Governor of American Samoa, showcasing a remarkable path beyond athletics.
Brian Gregory
A standout player from 1985โ86, Gregory went on to a successful coaching career, including head coaching positions at the University of South Florida and Wright State University.
Doug Wojcik
A teammate of David Robinson (1982โ86), Wojcik also transitioned into coaching, holding head coaching roles at the College of Charleston and Tulsa University.
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References
References
- Navy men's basketball 2006รขยย07 media guide. Accessed April 20, 2008.
- Men's Basketball Past Team Champions. Colonial Athletic Association official website. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
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