Buffalo Bulls men's basketball
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The Buffalo Bulls men's basketball team is the basketball team that represent the University at Buffalo
in Buffalo
, New York
. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference
. The team has never played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. The Bulls are currently coached by Reggie Witherspoon. Over the last few years the Bulls seem to thrive playing at home againest ranked schools, losing by only 4 to #2 UConn
in 2008, 68-64(led by Hasheem Thabeet
), and to #16 BYU in 2010, 90-82, led by Jimmer Fredette
.
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, also commonly known as the University at Buffalo or UB, is a public research university and a "University Center" in the State University of New York system. The university was founded by Millard Fillmore in 1846. UB has multiple campuses...
in Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference
Mid-American Conference
The Mid-American Conference is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college athletic conference with a membership base in the Great Lakes region that stretches from Western New York to Illinois. Nine of the twelve full member schools are in Ohio and Michigan, with single members...
. The team has never played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. The Bulls are currently coached by Reggie Witherspoon. Over the last few years the Bulls seem to thrive playing at home againest ranked schools, losing by only 4 to #2 UConn
Connecticut Huskies men's basketball
The Connecticut Huskies is the name of the men's college basketball team representing the University of Connecticut, in Storrs, Connecticut, USA. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference...
in 2008, 68-64(led by Hasheem Thabeet
Hasheem Thabeet
Hasheem Thabeet is a Tanzanian professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Houston Rockets of the NBA. He was drafted as the 2nd pick overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2009 NBA Draft after playing with the Connecticut Huskies...
), and to #16 BYU in 2010, 90-82, led by Jimmer Fredette
Jimmer Fredette
James Taft "Jimmer" Fredette is an American professional basketball player with the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association...
.
Alumni Arena
The Buffalo Bulls play their home games at Alumni Arena, located in Amherst, New York.See also
- Buffalo BullsBuffalo BullsThe Buffalo Bulls are the athletic teams representing the University at Buffalo in intercollegiate athletics. The Bulls currently play in Division I , and are a member of the Mid-American Conference for all sports except women's rowing who is in the Cononial Athletic Assocition . They have been a...
- Sam PellomSam PellomSamual Troy Pellom is a retired American basketball player. The 6'9" forward-center played professionally for the Atlanta Hawks and the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA and played college basketball at the University of Buffalo, and to date the only player that ever played in the NBA for that...