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
Seasons
2000–01 America East Conference men's basketball standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
Hofstra 16 2   .889 26 5   .839
Delaware 14 4   .778 20 10   .667
Drexel 12 6   .667 15 12   .556
Maine 10 8   .556 18 11   .621
Boston University 9 9   .500 14 14   .500
Northeastern 8 10   .444 10 19   .345
Towson 7 11   .389 12 17   .414
Vermont 7 11   .389 12 17   .414
New Hampshire 6 12   .333 7 21   .250
Hartford 1 17   .056 4 24   .143
2001 America East tournament winner
Rankings from AP poll

Postseason results

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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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  1. ^ "2000-01 Hofstra Pride Roster and Stats - College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
  2. ^ "2000-01 Hofstra Pride Schedule and Results - College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.