High Point Panthers men's basketball
The High Point Panthers men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents High Point University in High Point, North Carolina in NCAA Division I competition.. The school's team currently competes in the Big South Conference.
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University | High Point University | ||
Head coach | Tubby Smith (3rd season) | ||
Conference | Big South | ||
Location | High Point, North Carolina | ||
Arena | Millis Athletic Convocation Center (Capacity: 1,750) | ||
Nickname | Panthers | ||
Colors | Purple and White[1] | ||
NCAA Tournament Second round | |||
1996, 1997 (Division II) | |||
NCAA Tournament Appearances | |||
1996, 1997 (Division II) | |||
Conference Tournament Champions | |||
Carolinas: 1936, 1942, 1951, 1953, 1966, 1969, 1978, 1979, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1997 | |||
Conference Regular Season Champions | |||
Big South: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
Coaches
Current coaching staff
- Head Coach - Tubby Smith
- Asst. Coach - G.G Smith
- Asst. Coach - Keith Gatlin
- Asst. Coach - Eric Gabriel
Former head coaches
- Scott Cherry (2009-2018)
- Bart Lundy (2003–09)
- Jerry Steele (1972-2003)
- J.D. Barnett (1971–72)
- Bob Vaughn (1966–71)
- Thomas Quinn (1962–66)
- Bob Davis (1950–53)
- Ralph James (1945–50)
- Virgil Yow (1933–45, 1953–62)
- Julian Beall (1931–33)
- J.P. Boylin (1927–31)
Postseason
The Panthers have yet to make an appearance in the NCAA Division I tournament.
NCAA Division II tournament results
The Panthers have appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament two times. Their combined record is 2–2.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1996 | Regional Quarterfinals Regional Semifinals | Presbyterian Queens (NC) | W 76–67 L 70–81 |
1997 | Regional Quarterfinals Regional Semifinals | Pittsburgh–Johnstown Salem International | W 94–92 OT L 82–91 |
NIT results
The Panthers have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) two times. Their record is 0–2.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2014 | First Round | Minnesota | L 81–88 |
2016 | First Round | South Carolina | L 66–88 |
CIT results
The Panthers have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) two times. Their record is 1–2.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2013 | First Round | UC Irvine | L 71–80 |
2015 | First Round Second Round | Maryland Eastern Shore Eastern Kentucky | W 70–64 L 65–66 |
NAIA tournament results
The Panthers have appeared in the NAIA Tournament seven times. Their combined record is 7–7.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1939 | First Round | Peru State | L 46–55 |
1942 | First Round Second Round | Yankton Central Missouri State | W 44–37 L 40–59 |
1946 | First Round | Houston | L 34–63 |
1964 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals | Ferris State Georgia Southern Emporia State | W 86–70 W 85–76 L 78–90 |
1965 | First Round Second Round | California Western Winston–Salem State | W 79–57 L 62–78 |
1969 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals | Missouri–Saint Louis Whittier Eastern New Mexico | W 102–90 W 100–82 L 73–77 |
1979 | First Round Second Round | Oregon Tech Briar Cliff | W 91–62 L 65–76 |
Seasons
Season | Coach | Overall | Conference | Standing | Postseason | ||||
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1927-46 | 260-141 | ||||||||
NAIA Carolinas Conference (1937–1995) | |||||||||
1946-47 | Ralph James | 14-8 | |||||||
1947-48 | Ralph James | 15-6 | |||||||
1948-49 | Ralph James | 16-8 | |||||||
1949-50 | Ralph James | 25-2 | |||||||
1950-51 | Bob Davis | 19-11 | |||||||
1951-52 | Bob Davis | 20-10 | |||||||
1952-53 | Bob Davis | 17-13 | |||||||
1953-54 | Virgil Yow | 7-23 | |||||||
1954-55 | Virgil Yow | 14-17 | |||||||
1955-56 | Virgil Yow | 16-17 | |||||||
1956-57 | Virgil Yow | 20-10 | |||||||
1957-58 | Virgil Yow | 17-9 | |||||||
1958-59 | Virgil Yow | 15-12 | |||||||
1959-60 | Virgil Yow | 16-7 | |||||||
1960-61 | Virgil Yow | 14-10 | |||||||
1961-62 | Virgil Yow | 14-12 | |||||||
1962-63 | Thomas Quinn | 22-7 | 10-4 | ||||||
1963-64 | Thomas Quinn | 25-7 | 12-2 | NAIA Tournament Quarterfinals | |||||
1964-65 | Thomas Quinn | 29-4 | 11-3 | NAIA Tournament Second Round | |||||
1965-66 | Thomas Quinn | 19-7 | 11-3 | ||||||
1966-67 | Bob Vaughn | 5-18 | 3-11 | ||||||
1967-68 | Bob Vaughn | 15-11 | 8-6 | ||||||
1968-69 | Bob Vaughn | 28-3 | 13-1 | 1st | NAIA Tournament Quarterfinals | ||||
1969-70 | Bob Vaughn | 13-17 | |||||||
1970-71 | Bob Vaughn | 12-18 | |||||||
1971-72 | J.D. Barnett | 13-16 | |||||||
1972-73 | Jerry Steele | 11-15 | 6-8 | ||||||
1973-74 | Jerry Steele | 8-19 | 4-10 | ||||||
1974-75 | Jerry Steele | 15-15 | 7-7 | ||||||
1975-76 | Jerry Steele | 12-14 | 6-8 | ||||||
1976-77 | Jerry Steele | 13-14 | 7-7 | ||||||
1977-78 | Jerry Steele | 16-14 | 9-5 | NAIA District 26 Playoff Quarterfinals | |||||
1978-79 | Jerry Steele | 27-6 | 11-3 | NAIA Tournament Second Round | |||||
1979-80 | Jerry Steele | 22-8 | 12-2 | ||||||
1980-81 | Jerry Steele | 16-12 | 8-6 | ||||||
1981-82 | Jerry Steele | 15-10 | 8-5 | ||||||
1982-83 | Jerry Steele | 6-19 | 3-10 | ||||||
1983-84 | Jerry Steele | 15-9 | 9-6 | NAIA District 26 Playoff Quarterfinals | |||||
1984-85 | Jerry Steele | 18-12 | 9-5 | ||||||
1985-86 | Jerry Steele | 11-17 | 5-9 | ||||||
1986-87 | Jerry Steele | 18-11 | 9-5 | NAIA District 26 playoff Finals | |||||
1987-88 | Jerry Steele | 22-6 | 11-3 | NAIA District 26 playoff Finals | |||||
1988-89 | Jerry Steele | 22-6 | 12-2 | ||||||
1989-90 | Jerry Steele | 8-17 | 3-11 | ||||||
1990-91 | Jerry Steele | 12-18 | 5-9 | ||||||
1991-92 | Jerry Steele | 16-14 | 7-7 | ||||||
1992-93 | Jerry Steele | 12-15 | 3-8 | ||||||
1993-94 | Jerry Steele | 21-8 | 10-4 | ||||||
1994-95 | Jerry Steele | 20-9 | 8-6 | ||||||
NCAA DII Conference Carolinas (1995–1999) | |||||||||
1995-96 | Jerry Steele | 24-7 | 16-2 | 2nd | NCAA Division II Tournament Regional Semifinals | ||||
1996-97 | Jerry Steele | 18-12 | 11-9 | 1st | NCAA Division II Tournament Regional Semifinals | ||||
1997-98 | Jerry Steele | 12-13 | |||||||
1998-99 | Jerry Steele | 10-16 | |||||||
Big South Conference (1999–Present) | |||||||||
1999-2000 | Jerry Steele | 11-17 | 5-9 | 6th | |||||
2000-01 | Jerry Steele | 8-20 | 3-11 | 8th | |||||
2001-02 | Jerry Steele | 11-19 | 5-9 | T-6th | |||||
2002-03 | Jerry Steele | 7-20 | 3-11 | 8th | |||||
2003-04 | Bart Lundy | 19-11 | 10-6 | T-3rd | |||||
2004-05 | Bart Lundy | 13-18 | 7-9 | T-4th | |||||
2005-06 | Bart Lundy | 16-13 | 8-8 | 5th | |||||
2006-07 | Bart Lundy | 22-10 | 11-3 | 2nd | |||||
2007-08 | Bart Lundy | 17-14 | 8-6 | 3rd | |||||
2008-09 | Bart Lundy | 9-21 | 4-14 | T-9th | |||||
2009-10 | Scott Cherry | 15-15 | 10-8 | T-5th | |||||
2010-11 | Scott Cherry | 12-19 | 7-11 | T-7th | |||||
2011-12 | Scott Cherry | 13-18 | 8-10 | T-6th | |||||
2012-13 | Scott Cherry | 17-14 | 12-4 | 1st (North) | CIT First Round | ||||
2013-14 | Scott Cherry | 16-15 | 12-4 | 1st (North) | NIT First Round | ||||
2014-15 | Scott Cherry | 23-10 | 13-5 | T-1st | CIT Second Round | ||||
2015-16 | Scott Cherry | 21-11 | 13-5 | T-1st | NIT First Round | ||||
2016-17 | Scott Cherry | 15-15 | 9-9 | 5th | |||||
2017-18 | Scott Cherry | 14-16 | 9-9 | T-5th | |||||
Total: | 1,400–1,056 (.570) | ||||||||
National champion
Postseason invitational champion
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References
- "High Point Colors". Retrieved March 31, 2016.