Central Connecticut Blue Devils men's basketball

The Central Connecticut Blue Devils men's basketball team is the men's basketball team that represent Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Northeast Conference and are coached by Patrick Sellers. The team last played in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 2007.

History


Central's first year of competition was the 1934-35 season under coach Harrison J. Kaiser, after whom the athletic building is named. CCSU joined the NCAA Division I ranks in the 1986-87 season, marking 2020-21 as the 35th season at the Division I level.

Year by year results
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NCAA Division I Tournament results
The Blue Devils have appeared in three NCAA Division I Tournaments. Their combined record is 0–3.

NCAA Division II Tournament results
The Blue Devils have appeared in six NCAA Division II Tournaments. Their combined record is 6–8.

NAIA National Tournament results
The Blue Devils have appeared in 10 NAIB/NAIA National Tournaments at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Their combined record is 1–10.

Player of the Year
Northeast Conference


 * 2011 – Ken Horton
 * 2007 – Javier Mojica
 * 2004 – Ron Robinson
 * 2002 – Corsley Edwards
 * 2000 – Rick Mickens

Defensive Player of the Year
Northeast Conference


 * 2008 – Tristan Blackwood
 * 2007 – Tristan Blackwood
 * 2000 – Rick Mickens

East Coast Conference


 * 1991 – Patrick Sellers

Rookie of the Year
Northeast Conference


 * 2012 – Kyle Vinales
 * 2008 – Shemik Thompson

East Coast Conference


 * 1991 – Bryon Smith

All-Conference First Team
Northeast Conference


 * 2013 - Kyle Vinales
 * 2012 – Ken Horton
 * 2011 – Ken Horton
 * 2008 – Tristan Blackwood
 * 2007 – Tristan Blackwood, Javier Mojica, Obie Nwadike
 * 2006 – Justin Chiera
 * 2004 – Ron Robinson
 * 2003 – Ron Robinson
 * 2002 – Corsley Edwards
 * 2001 – Corsley Edwards
 * 2000 – Rick Mickens

Mid-Continent Conference


 * 1996 – Keith Closs

All-Conference Second Team
Northeast Conference


 * 2015 – Matt Mobley
 * 2009 – Ken Horton
 * 2002 – Damian Battles, Ricardo Scott
 * 2001 – John Tice
 * 2000 – Corsley Edwards, John Tice
 * 1999 – Rick Mickens, Charron Watson
 * 1998 – Rick Mickens

Mid-Continent Conference


 * 1997 – Sean Scott

All-Rookie Team
Northeast Conference


 * 2020 – Myles Baker
 * 2019 – Ian Krishnan
 * 2016 - Austin Nehls
 * 2014 - Matt Mobley
 * 2013 - Brandon Peel
 * 2012 – Kyle Vinales
 * 2008 – Ken Horton, Shemik Thompson
 * 2004 – Obie Nwadike
 * 2003 – Justin Chiera
 * 2001 – Ron Robinson
 * 1999 – Corsley Edwards
 * 1998 – Marijus Kovaliukas

Mid-Continent Conference


 * 1995 – Keith Closs, Bill Langheim

Coach of the Year
Northeast Conference


 * Howie Dickenman – 2007, 2006, 2002, 2000

All-American Selections
First Team
 * Howie Dickenman – 1969

Second Team
 * Richard Leonard – 1984 & 1983
 * Steve Ayers – 1982
 * Bill Reaves – 1971 & 1970

Third Team
 * Steve Ayers – 1981

Honorable Mention
 * Ken Horton – 2011

UPI Selection
 * Eugene Reily – 1966

All-New England selections
First Team
 * Rich Leonard – 1984
 * Steve Ayers – 1982
 * Bill Reaves – 1971
 * Howie Dickenman – 1969

Second Team
 * Corsley Edwards – 2002
 * Rick Mickens – 2000
 * Byran Heron – 1989
 * Ken Hightower – 1984
 * Rich Leonard & Steve Ayers – 1983
 * Billy Wendt – 1973
 * Howie Dickenman – 1968
 * Paul Zajac – 1967

Third Team
 * Greg Roberts – 1978
 * Jere Quinn & Robert Charbonneau – 1977

Blue Devils in the NBA

 * Corsley Edwards – 2002 NBA Draft – Round 2, Pick 29 / Sacramento Kings (10 games played)
 * Keith Closs – 1997 Free Agent / Los Angeles Clippers (130 games played)
 * Howie Dickenman – 1969 NBA Draft – Round 17, Pick 210 / Phoenix Suns (did not play)