Dartmouth Big Green men's basketball

Dartmouth Big Green men's basketball represents Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire and competes in the Ivy League. The team has a rich history, with its first game dating back to 1900. The Big Green has had notable players such as James Brown, who played in the NBA for the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, and Walter Palmer, who played for the Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks. The team is supported by Dartmouth College alumni, including Nelson Rockefeller and Daniel Webster.

History

The Dartmouth Big Green men's basketball team has a long and storied history, with its first game played in 1900 against McGill University. The team has been a member of the Ivy League since its inception in 1954 and has won several conference championships, including titles in 1956 and 1959. The Big Green has also appeared in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament several times, including in 1956 and 1959, where they faced off against teams like Canisius College and West Virginia University. The team has been led by notable coaches such as Alvin Julian and Doggie Julian, who also coached at Holy Cross. The Big Green has also had notable rivalries with teams like Harvard and Yale, with games often played at Lavietes Pavilion and John J. Lee Amphitheater.

Roster

The current roster for the Dartmouth Big Green men's basketball team includes players like Taurus Samuels, who played at Vermont Academy, and Ryan Cornish, who played at First Love Christian Academy. The team is also supported by assistant coaches like Mike McCormack, who played at University of Michigan and coached at University of Detroit Mercy. The Big Green has also had players from notable high schools like St. Andrew's School and Northfield Mount Hermon School. The team's roster has included players from various states, including New York, California, and Massachusetts, and has been influenced by coaches from programs like North Carolina and University of Kansas.

Coaches

The Dartmouth Big Green men's basketball team has been led by several notable coaches, including Alvin Julian and Doggie Julian, who also coached at Holy Cross. The team's current head coach is David McLaughlin, who previously coached at Northeastern University and Colgate University. The Big Green has also had assistant coaches like Mike McCormack, who played at University of Michigan and coached at University of Detroit Mercy. The team's coaching staff has been influenced by programs like North Carolina and University of Kansas, and has included coaches who have worked with notable players like Michael Jordan and Larry Bird.

Season_by_Season_Results

The Dartmouth Big Green men's basketball team has had varying levels of success over the years, with some notable seasons including 1955-56 and 1958-59, where the team won conference championships. The Big Green has also had some tough seasons, including 2010-11 and 2011-12, where the team finished with losing records. The team has played against a variety of opponents, including Harvard, Yale, and Penn, and has participated in tournaments like the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament and the National Invitation Tournament. The Big Green has also played games at notable arenas like Madison Square Garden and The Palestra.

Notable_Players

The Dartmouth Big Green men's basketball team has had several notable players over the years, including James Brown, who played in the NBA for the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, and Walter Palmer, who played for the Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks. The team has also had players like Ian McGinnis, who played at Dartmouth College and was a member of the Ivy League All-Rookie Team, and Miles Wright, who played at Dartmouth College and was a member of the Ivy League All-Academic Team. The Big Green has also had players who have gone on to play professionally in leagues like the NBA G League and the Basketball Bundesliga.

Facilities

The Dartmouth Big Green men's basketball team plays its home games at Leede Arena, which is located on the campus of Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. The arena has a seating capacity of over 2,100 and features a state-of-the-art sound system and video scoreboard. The Big Green has also played games at other notable arenas like Lavietes Pavilion and John J. Lee Amphitheater, and has participated in tournaments like the Ivy League Men's Basketball Tournament. The team's facilities have been influenced by programs like North Carolina and University of Kansas, and have included upgrades like new locker rooms and training facilities. Category:College men's basketball teams in the United States