2000–01 Hofstra Pride men's basketball team

The 2000–01 Hofstra Pride men's basketball team represented Hofstra University from Hempstead, New York in the 2000–01 Season. Led by head coach Jay Wright, Hofstra finished with a record of 26–5, the best in the AEC, and won the AEC tournament. As a result of winning the tournament, Hofstra was invited to the NCAA tournament. Although Hofstra fell in the first round of the tournament, coach Wright departed in the off-season to become the new head coach of Villanova, who he would coach to National Championships in 2016 and 2018. That season marked their final season in the America East Conference. In summer 2001, They moved to the Colonial Athletic Association.[1][2]

2000–01 Hofstra Pride men's basketball
America East Champions
NCAA tournament, first round
ConferenceAmerica East Conference
Record26–5 (16–2 AEC)
Head coach
Home arenaHofstra Arena
2000–01 America East Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Hofstra162 .889265  .839
Delaware144 .7782010  .667
Drexel126 .6671512  .556
Maine108 .5561811  .621
Boston University99 .5001414  .500
Northeastern810 .4441019  .345
Towson711 .3891217  .414
Vermont711 .3891217  .414
New Hampshire612 .333721  .250
Hartford117 .056424  .143
2001 America East tournament winner
Rankings from AP poll

Postseason results

AEC Tournament 3/3/01 @ Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, DE Vs. Vermont W, 68–55
3/4/01 @ Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, DE Vs. Maine W, 78–66
3/10/01 @ Hofstra Arena, Hempstead, NY Vs. Delaware W, 68–54
NCAA Tournament 3/15/01 @ Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, NC Vs. UCLA L, 48–61

References

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