CWU Basketball: What You Need to Know

The CWU basketball team is looking to make some noise in the NCAA tournament this year. Here’s what you need to know about the team.

Introduction

The CWU Basketball team is a Division III team in the NCAA. The team is located in Ellensburg, WA and plays its home games at Nicholson Pavilion.

The team is coached by Brendan Westendorf, who is in his first season as Head Coach The team’s 2016-2017 record was 15-12 overall and 12-6 in conference play The 2017-2018 schedule has not been released yet.

The team’s leading scorer from last season, Tyler Huisman, graduated in 2017. Huisman averaged 15 points per game last season. The returning leading scorer is Elijah Hanson, who averaged 11 points per game last season.

Other key returning players include: forward Kaleb Warnick (10 ppg, 6 rpg), guard Zach Chappell (9 ppg), and guard/forward Matt Taylor (8 ppg).

The Team

The CWU men’s basketball team is composed of 12 players, all of whom are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at CWU. The team’s head coach is Craig McAndrews, who is entering his 5th season with the team. Under his leadership, the team has made it to the NCAA Division II National Championships three times.

The team’s captain is senior guard Jordan Hull, who is from Tacoma, WA. Hull has been with the team for all four years of his eligibility and has been an important part of the team’s success. Other key members of the team include junior forward Michael Lynch, who is from Seattle, WA, and sophomore guard Kendall Arthur, who is from Yakima, WA.

The CWU men’s Basketball team has a long history of success, dating back to its first season in 1957. The team has won 14 conference championships and made it to the NCAA Division II National Championships 11 times.

The Schedule

The following is the schedule for the upcoming 2018-2019 CWU Basketball season

-11/6: at UC Santa Barbara
-11/9: vs. Seattle
-11/13: at Washington State
-11/17: vs. Idaho State
-11/21: at Gonzaga
-12/1: vs. Portland State
-12/5: at Oregon State
-12/8: vs. Montana State
-12/15: at Alaska Anchorage
-12/17: at Alaska Fairbanks
-1//2: vs. Eastern Washington
-1//5: vs. Weber State
– 1//9 : at Sacramento State
– 1//12 : at Portland State

The Venue

The games are played at Nicholson Pavilion, located on the south end of campus. The Pavilion has a capacity of 2,500 people. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at the Program Office in Samuelson Hall.

The Fans

Some fans are looking forward to the season, while others re Feeling a little anxious. Here’s what you need to know about CWU basketball fans

First and foremost, CWU fans are passionate about their team. They live and breathe basketball, and they bleed blue and gold. When it comes to game day they’re all in. They’ll be cheering loudly for their team, and they’ll be wearing their CWU gear with pride.

Second, CWU fans are loyal. They’ve been with the team through thick and thin, and they’re not going anywhere. They’ll stick by their team through good times and bad.

Finally, CWU fans are supportive. They want their team to succeed, and they’ll do whatever they can to help them achieve their goals. They’ll be there to support the team, no matter what.

The Media

The media has been a big part of the game of basketball since its creation. For example, in 1897, the first professional basketball game was played in Trenton, New Jersey, and was covered by The New York Times Today, the media still plays a big role in the game of basketball Here are some things you need to know about the media and CWU Basketball.

The Media covers all home games and most away games. The home games are all live streamed on cwubasketball.com and away games are live streamed on the opponent’s website. All games are also available to be watched on demand after they are completed. In addition to live streams, highlights and press conferences are also available on cwubasketball.com.

The official social media platforms for CWU Basketball are Twitter (@CWU_Basketball), Facebook (CWU Men’s Basketball), and Instagram (cwubasketball). There is also a YouTube channel that features highlights and press conferences (CWU Athletics). These platforms are used to give updates about the team, share highlights, and promote upcoming games.

The student newspaper, The Observer, also covers CWU Basketball throughout the season. The Observer staff can be found courtside at every Home game taking photos and writing articles about the games. Their coverage can be found online at cwuobserver.com or in print form around campus.

The Rivalries

The Wildcats men’s basketball team has a few rivals, most notably Eastern Washington and Seattle University

The Eastern Washington rivalry is the most heated, as the two teams are evenly matched and often compete for the conference title The games between these two teams are always packed and the atmosphere is electric.

The Seattle University rivalry is not as intense, but the Wildcats have had some recent success against the Redhawks, which has made the games more competitive.

The Championships

In order to win the championship, the team must have the best record out of all teams in their conference. To receive an at-large bid, a team must have one of the best records out of all teams in the nation. If a team has a poor record, they will not be invited to either tournament. The conference tournament is a single-elimination tournament that is made up of all the teams in a given conference. The winner receives an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament At-large bids are given to 33 additional teams who did not win their conference tournament These teams are chosen based on their performance during the regular season So, if you want your team to make it to the big dance, you need to follow these steps:

1) Have a great season overall and win more games than any other team in your conference.
2) Win your Conference Tournament
3) Be chosen as one of the at-large bids by the NCAA selection committee.

The Legacy

The Central Washington University men’s Basketball Program has a long and proud tradition, dating back to its inception in 1903. The program has seen its share of ups and downs over the years, but it has always been a source of pride for CWU students, alumni, and fans.

The team has won four conference championships and made three appearances in the NCAA Division II tournament. In recent years the team has struggled to maintain a winning record, but the community continues to support the program.

For many fans, the highlight of the season is the annual rivalry game against Eastern Washington University The two schools are located just 90 miles apart and have been playing each other since 1904. The series is currently tied at 97-97, making it one of the oldest and most evenly matched rivalries in college basketball

Whether they’re winning or losing, the CWU men’s basketball team always represents their school and their community with pride.

The Future

The future of CWU Basketball looks bright. The team has a lot of young, talented players that are getting better every day. Head Coach Kendall Roberts is doing a great job recruiting and developing players. The team also has a new state-of-the-art facility that will be ready for the 2019-2020 Season With all of these things in place, CWU Basketball is poised to have a lot of success in the future.