1999–2000 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen basketball team

1999–2000 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen men's basketball
1999–2000 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen men's basketball
America East Champions
NCAA tournament, first round
Conference	America East Conference
Record	24–7 (16–2 AEC)
Head coach	Jay Wright (6th season);
Home arena	Hofstra Arena

The 1999–2000 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen basketball team represented Hofstra University from Hempstead, New York in the 1999–2000 season. Led by head coach Jay Wright, Hofstra finished with a record of 24–7, the best in the AEC, and won the AEC tournament. As a result of winning the tournament, Hofstra was invited to the NCAA tournament.[1][2]

1999–2000 America East Conference men's basketball standings
	Conf				Overall
Team	W		L	PCT	W		L	PCT
Hofstra †	16	–	2	.889	24	–	7	.774
Maine	15	–	3	.833	24	–	7	.774
Delaware	14	–	4	.778	24	–	8	.750
Vermont	11	–	7	.611	16	–	12	.571
Drexel	9	–	9	.500	13	–	17	.433
Towson	7	–	11	.389	11	–	17	.393
Hartford	6	–	12	.333	10	–	19	.345
Boston University	5	–	13	.278	7	–	22	.241
Northeastern	5	–	13	.278	7	–	21	.250
New Hampshire	2	–	16	.111	3	–	25	.107

† 2000 America East tournament winner Rankings from AP poll

This was the final season that Hofstra's sports teams were known as the Flying Dutchmen and Flying Dutchwomen. In summer 2000, the school officially changed their nickname to the Pride.

Postseason results

AEC Tournament 3/4/00 @ Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, DE Vs. Boston U. W, 80–62
(N.A) 3/5/00 @ Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, DE Vs. Drexel W, 69–51
3/11/00 @ Mack Sports Complex, Hempstead, NY Vs. Delaware W, 76–69 (5,124) NCAA Tournament 3/17/00 @ Marine Midland Arena, Buffalo, NY Vs. Oklahoma State L, 66–86

References

"1999-00 Hofstra Pride Roster and Stats - College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
"1999-00 Hofstra Pride Schedule and Results - College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.

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[1] "1999-00 Hofstra Pride Roster and Stats - College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.

[2] "1999-00 Hofstra Pride Schedule and Results - College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.

Hofstra Pride men's basketball
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People	Head coaches Statistical leaders
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