Ncaa Colonial Athletic Association Conference Men's Basketball
The Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Conference is a collegiate athletic conference that sponsors various sports including men's basketball. The conference was established in 1979 and is made up of ten schools located in the eastern United States. The NCAA Colonial Athletic Association Conference Men's Basketball Tournament is one of the most exciting college basketball events of the year, featuring some of the top teams and players in the country.
CAA Men's Basketball Teams
The conference is currently composed of ten teams:
- College of Charleston Cougars
- Delaware Blue Hens
- Drexel Dragons
- Hofstra Pride
- James Madison Dukes
- Northeastern Huskies
- Towson Tigers
- UNC Wilmington Seahawks
- William & Mary Tribe
- Elon Phoenix
CAA Men's Basketball Tournament
The CAA Men's Basketball Tournament is an annual postseason tournament that determines the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The top eight teams from the regular season conference standings compete in the tournament, which is held in a single-elimination format over four days in March. The winner of the CAA Men's Basketball Tournament receives an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament.
The tournament has been held every year since the conference's inception in 1979. The most successful team in the history of the tournament is the Old Dominion Monarchs, who have won five championships. The current champion is the Elon Phoenix, who won their first CAA Men's Basketball Tournament title in 2021.
CAA Men's Basketball History
The CAA Conference has a rich history of men's basketball dating back to its founding in 1979. Throughout the years, the conference has produced many successful teams and players, with several moving on to play professionally at the highest levels of the sport.
One notable player who got his start in the CAA Conference is Steph Curry, who played for the Davidson Wildcats from 2006-2009. Curry led the Wildcats to an Elite Eight appearance in 2008 and was named the CAA Player of the Year in both 2008 and 2009. He went on to have an illustrious NBA career, winning three championships with the Golden State Warriors and becoming one of the most prolific shooters in NBA history.
CAA Men's Basketball Records
The CAA Conference and its member schools hold many records and achievements in men's basketball. Here are some notable records:
- Most Championships: Old Dominion Monarchs, 5
- Most Wins in a Season: George Mason Patriots, 27 (2006-07)
- Most Points in a Game: Northeastern Huskies, 130 vs. Franklin Pierce (1994)
- Most Points in a Season: William & Mary Tribe, 2,836 (2016-17)
- Most Wins in Conference Play: George Mason Patriots, 16-2 (2006-07)
Conclusion
The CAA Conference has a rich history in men's basketball, producing successful teams and players over the years. The CAA Men's Basketball Tournament is a thrilling event that determines the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, and the conference and its member schools hold many notable records and achievements. With the 2021-2022 season quickly approaching, fans of college basketball are in for another exciting year of CAA basketball.
