2011–12 Stony Brook Seawolves men's basketball team

The 2011–12 Stony Brook Seawolves men's basketball team represented Stony Brook University in the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. They were coached by seventh year head coach Steve Pikiell and played their home games at Pritchard Gymnasium. They are members of the America East Conference. The Seawolves were America East regular season champions but failed to win the America East Basketball Championship game for the second straight year. As regular season champions, they received an automatic bid into the 2012 NIT and faced Seton Hall in the first round.

2011–12 Stony Brook Seawolves men's basketball
American East Regular Season Champions
NIT, First Round
ConferenceAmerica East Conference
2011–12 record22–10 (14–2 America East)
Head coachSteve Pikiell
Assistant coaches
  • Jay Young
  • Lamar Chapman
  • Dan Rickard
Home arenaPritchard Gymnasium
2011–12 America East men's basketball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
Stony Brook14–2 .875  22–10  .688
Vermont†13–3 .813  24–12  .667
Boston University12–4 .750  16–16  .500
Albany9–7 .563  19–15  .559
Hartford7–9 .438  9–22  .290
New Hampshire7–9 .438  13–16  .448
Maine6–10 .375  12–17  .414
UMBC3–13 .188  4–26  .133
Binghamton1–15 .063  2–29  .065
† 2012 America East Tournament winner
As of March 16, 2012; Rankings from AP Poll

Previous season

The Seawolves were pre-season ranked second in the league, however, injures to most of their starters throughout the season largely affected the team. Tommy Brenton was out for the whole season due to injury and used a medical redshirt, Chris Martin also was injured most of the season, and other starters also suffered from injuries. The Seawolves struggled in the offensive end (ranked 337th in FG% in Division I), but were one of the top defensive teams in the NCAA allowing them to finish 5th in the America East with an 8–8 record. Despite the challenges in the offensive end, the Seawolves gained enough momentum to close the season with wins against Hartford and Binghamton. The Seawolves were ranked fifth in the 2011 America East Tournament and went in an unlikely run to beat fourth seeded Albany, 67–61, and top seeded Vermont, 69–47, in back to back days at West Hartford, two teams who swept the Seawolves in the regular season series. For the first time in Seawolves Division I history they were to play in the America East Championship at second ranked Boston University. For most of the game, the Seawolves held to a substantial lead, and held a fifteen-point lead early in the fourth quarter. However, Boston rallied back with a late run to tie Stony Brook and take the lead with two seconds of regulation ending in a 56–54 loss for the Seawolves to end their season.

Before the season

Losses

The Seawolves lost to graduation their sole senior Chris Martin. Early in the offseason, it was reported that Preye Preboye was officially released from the team and currently playing at the Division II level for Lynn University[1][2]

Recruitment
US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Ron Bracey
G/F		 Cincinnati, OH Withrow HS/Kellogg Community College 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 220 lb (100 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Scott King
F		 Plymouth, NH Holderness HS 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 200 lb (91 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2011 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

    Preseason tour (Europe)

    The Seawolves basketball program headed to Europe for their first ever international preseason trip. A five-game exhibition series was played in Dublin, Ireland, London, England, and in Paris, France from August 11 to the 21st in which the Seawolves faced professional teams from the leagues of each respective country.[3] The Seawolves came out victorious in four of the five occasions.[4] All five games were broadcast in WUSB.FM, the first time the Seawolves were broadcast from international grounds.

    Ranking and polls

    In October, the Seawolves were picked by multiple media outlets to finish #1 in the America East for the upcoming 2011–12 season. Sporting News College Basketball Preview magazine picked the Seawolves as #1 and also named Bryan Dougher a preseason All-America East. Lindy's College Basketball Preview echoed SNCBP announcements and CBSsports.com also picked the Seawolves to finish as regular season champions.[5] The Seawolvesw were picked second in the Coaches Pre-season poll released in October 13, America East Tip-off, receiving 56 points and three first place votes against Boston U(defending Tournament Champions) 62 points and six first place votes.[6]

    Honors

    Bryan Dougher was announced to be in Preseason All-America East first team released in the America East Tip-Off Luncheon in October 13.[7] Bryan Dougher and Tommy Brenton were selected to the First team All-Conference, in addition, Brenton was also selected to the All-Defensive team. Brenton was also announced to be the Defensive Player of the Year and head coach Steve Pikiell was awarded Coach of the Year, second time overall.[8]

    Roster
    2011–12 Stony Brook Seawolves men's basketball team
    PlayersCoaches
    Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearHometown
    F 2 Danny Carter 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)225 lb (102 kg) Sr Windsor, England
    G 4 Anthony Jackson 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)180 lb (82 kg) So Columbus, Ohio
    G 5 Dave Coley 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)180 lb (82 kg) So Brooklyn, NY
    G 10 Bryan Dougher (C) 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)190 lb (86 kg) Sr Scotch Plains, NJ
    G 11 Ben Resner 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)185 lb (84 kg) RS Jr Farmingdale, NY
    G 12 Marcus Rouse 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)170 lb (77 kg) Jr Upper Marlboro, MD
    G 12 Leonard Hayes 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)185 lb (84 kg) Jr Voorhees, NJ
    F 21 Al Rapier 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)220 lb (100 kg) Sr Chicago, Il
    F 22 Eric McAlister 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)215 lb (98 kg) RS So Hightstown, NJ
    F 23 Dallis Joyner (C) 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)270 lb (122 kg) Sr Norfolk, Va
    G/F 24 Tommy Brenton (C) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)220 lb (100 kg) RS Jr Columbia, MD
    F 32 Anthony Mayo 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)210 lb (95 kg) So Philadelphia, PA
    G/F 1 Ron Bracey 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)220 lb (100 kg) Jr Cincinnati, OH
    F 35 Scott King 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)200 lb (91 kg) RS Fr Plymouth, NH
    Head coach
    Assistant coach(es)
    • Jay Young
    • Lamar Chapman
    • Dan Rickard
    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • (W) Walk-on

    Roster
    Last update: June 22, 2011

    Coaching

    Coaching for the Stony Brook Seawolves remains the same, and no changes to those of the previous season. Pikiell will remain as the head coach with a contract extension through the 2015–16 season.

    Name Type College Graduating year
    Steve Pikiell Head Coach Connecticut 1990
    Jay Young Associate Head Coach Marist 1986
    Lamar Chapman Assistant Coach Lane 1993
    Dan Rickard Assistant Coach Stony Brook 2004
    Ricky Lucas Director of Basketball Operations Stony Brook 2008

    Schedule

    In October 2011, Stony Brook announced a new partnership with New York cable provider Cablevision to broadcast 8 Men's basketball games and 3 Women's basketball games through the Optimum Network in the Long Island area. These games will be produced by Stony Brook and broadcast on Cablevision's Optimum Locals 118. Additionally, the MSG Network will regionally air the Rutgers matchup and ESPNU airing the Boston University game.

    Date
    time, TV    		 Rank# Opponent# Result Record Site (attendance)
    city, state
    European Tour (Exhibition)
    08/13/2011
    1:30pm    		 Killester W 100–75 
    		Irish Wheelchair Association 
    Dublin, Ireland
    08/14/2011
    10:00am    		 UCD Marian W 76–65 
    		UCD Sports Centre 
    Dublin, Ireland
    08/17/2011
    2:00pm    		 Midnight Madness L 75–79 
    		Crystal Palace National Indoor Arena 
    London, England
    08/18/2011
    10:00am    		 MK Lions W 84–60 
    		MK Lions Arena 
    Milton Keynes
    08/20/2011
    10:00am    		 Charenton W 74–61 
    		Complexe Nelson 
    Paris, France
    Regular Season
    11/11/2011*
    7:00pm, BTN    		 at Indiana L 66–96  0–1
    		 Assembly Hall (16,506)
    Bloomington, IN
    11/13/2011*
    2:00pm    		 Mount Ida W 93–39  1–1
    		 Pritchard Gymnasium (1,301)
    Stony Brook, NY
    11/15/2011*
    7:00pm    		 at Sacred Heart L 63–74  1–2
    		 William H. Pitt Center (657)
    Fairfield, CT
    11/22/2011*
    7:00pm    		 Columbia W 67–53  2–2
    		 Pritchard Gymnasium (1,166)
    Stony Brook, NY
    11/25/2011*
    1:00pm, BTN Digital Network    		 at Northwestern L 58–63  2–3
    		 Welsh-Ryan Arena (4,608)
    Evanston, Il
    12/3/2011*
    3:00pm    		 at Eastern Illinois L 69–72  2–4
    		 Lantz Arena (876)
    Charleston, Il
    12/7/2011*
    7:00pm, IO 118 (Long Island)    		 Fairleigh Dickinson W 70–46  3–4
    		 Pritchard Gymnasium (1,078)
    Stony Brook, NY
    12/11/2011*
    5:00pm, ESPN3,NESN, YES    		 at Boston College L 51–66  3–5
    		 Conte Forum (3,426)
    Chestnut Hill, MA
    12/17/2011*
    12:00pm, MSG    		 vs. Rutgers
    Holiday Festival    		 L 58–67  3–6
    		 Madison Square Garden (N/A)
    New York, NY
    12/28/2011*
    7:00pm, IO 118 (Long Island)    		 Cornell W 68–59 OT 4–6
    		 Pritchard Gymnasium (1,630)
    Stony Brook, NY
    12/30/2011*
    7:00pm    		 Rider W 79–62  5–6
    		 Pritchard Gymnasium (1,031)
    Stony Brook, NY
    01/02/2012
    7:00pm, IO 118 (Long Island)    		 Vermont W 65–59  6–6 (1–0)
    		 Pritchard Gymnasium (1,088)
    Stony Brook, NY
    01/05/2012
    7:00pm    		 at Binghamton W 60–54  7–6 (2–0)
    		 Events Center (1,740)
    Vestal, NY
    01/08/2012
    7:00pm, IO 118 (Long Island)    		 Albany W 81–68  8–6 (3–0)
    		 Pritchard Gymnasium (1,355)
    Stony Brook, NY
    01/11/2012
    7:00pm    		 at UMBC W 89–49  9–6 (4–0)
    		 Retriever Activities Center (1,229)
    Baltimore, MD
    01/14/2012
    1:00pm, ESPN3    		 at Boston University L 55–61  9–7 (4–1)
    		 Case Gym (578)
    Boston, MA
    01/16/2012
    5:00pm, IO 118 (Long Island)    		 New Hampshire W 61–52  10–7 (5–1)
    		 Pritchard Gymnasium (1,331)
    Stony Brook, NY
    01/21/2012
    1:00pm    		 at Maine W 58–52  11–7 (6–1)
    		 Memorial Gymnasium (1,172)
    Orono, ME
    01/25/2012
    7:00pm, IO 118 (Long Island)    		 Hartford W 60–37  12–7 (7–1)
    		 Pritchard Gymnasium (1,377)
    Stony Brook, NY
    01/27/2012
    9:00pm, ESPNU    		 Boston University W 66–57  13–7 (8–1)
    		 Pritchard Gymnasium (1,630)
    Stony Brook, NY
    02/01/2012
    1:00pm, IO 118 (Long Island)    		 Binghamton W 82–48  14–7 (9–1)
    		 Pritchard Gymnasium (1,220)
    Stony Brook, NY
    02/04/2012
    7:00pm, TWCS    		 at Albany W 76–69  15–7 (10–1)
    		 SEFCU Arena (4,538)
    Albany, NY
    02/06/2012
    7:00pm, ESPN3    		 at New Hampshire W 57–48  16–7 (11–1)
    		 Lundholm Gym (587)
    Durham, NH
    02/09/2012
    7:00pm, IO 118 (Long Island)    		 UMBC W 80–68  17–7 (12–1)
    		 Pritchard Gymnasium (1,305)
    Stony Brook, NY
    02/12/2012
    1:00pm, CBS Sports Network    		 at Vermont L 49–68  17–8 (12–2)
    		 Patrick Gym (3,266)
    Burlington, VT
    02/18/2012*
    1:00pm    		 at Northeastern
    Sears ESPN Bracketbuster    		 W 76–69  18–8
    		 Matthews Arena (873)
    Boston, MA
    02/21/2012
    1:00pm, CPTV    		 at Hartford W 74–50  19–8 (13–2)
    		 Chase Arena at RFP (1,641)
    Hartford, CT
    02/26/2012
    12:00pm, CBS Sports Network    		 Maine W 55–48  20–8 (14–2)
    		 Pritchard Gymnasium (1,630)
    Stony Brook, NY
    2012 America East Tournament
    03/03/2012
    12:00pm, AETV    		 vs. Binghamton
    Quarterfinals    		 W 78–69  21–8
    		 Chase Arena at RFP (1,981)
    Hartford, CT
    03/04/2012
    5:00pm, ESPN3    		 vs. Albany
    Semifinals    		 W 57–55  22–8
    		 Chase Arena at RFP (2,644)
    Hartford, CT
    03/10/2012
    11:00am, ESPN2    		 Vermont
    Championship Game    		 L 43–51  22–9
    		 Stony Brook Arena (4,423)
    Stony Brook, NY
    2012 NIT
    03/13/2012*
    7:15pm, ESPN3    		 at Seton Hall
    First Round    		 L 61–63  22–10
    		 Walsh Gymnasium (1,674)
    South Orange, NJ
    *Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.

    References
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    2. Lynn Athletics. "Preye Preboye, Lynn University profile". Lynn University. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
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