Meet the Furman Paladins Men’s Basketball Team
Get to know the Furman Paladins Men’s Basketball team! Find out what makes these student athletes tick and see how they work together to succeed on and off the court.
Introduction
The Furman Paladins men’s basketball team is a Division I college Basketball team that competes in the Southern Conference The Paladins are currently coached by Bob Richey and play their home games at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina
History
Furman University’s men’s basketball team has a long and storied history, dating back to the early days of the sport. The Paladins have competed in the NCAA Division I tournament 19 times, including four trips to the Sweet Sixteen They have also won three Southern conference championships and made two appearances in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT).
The Paladins have had some Great players over the years, including Hall of Famer Frank Selvy, who is still Furman’s All-time leading scorer. Other notable alumni include NBA players Andrew Bogut and Chris Whitney
The Paladins are currently coached by Bob Richey, who is in his second season at the helm. The team is looking to make another run at the NCAA tournament this year, and with a strong core of returning players, they have a good chance at making some noise in March.
Coaching Staff
Furman Paladins Men’s Basketball is coached by Bob Richey, who is in his first season as the team’s Head Coach He is assisted by Houston Fancher, Greg Buckner, and Brad Brownell
Roster
The Paladins have a deep and experienced roster for the 18-19 season head coach Bob Richey returns four starters and 11 lettermen from a team that went 21-12 overall and 12-6 in the Southern Conference last season. The 21 wins were the most by a Paladin squad since the 2008-09 campaign.
Redshirt senior Matt Rafferty (Avg. 15.9 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 3.8 APG) headlines a strong group of returnees after being named the SoCon Player of the Year last season. The 6-foot-8 forward from Hingham, Massachusetts, also earned first team All-SoCon accolades after finishing second in the league in both scoring and rebounding. Rafferty will once again be flanked by two other redshirt seniors in center Mike Buckmire (Avg. 8.3 PPG, 4.6 RPG) and guard Bryant Irwin (Avg. 7.0 PPG, 1.9 APG). Junior guard Devonte Williamson (Avg. 13.7 PPG, 5.4 RPG) rounds out the group of returning starters after being named to the SoCon All-Freshman Team last year following his breakout campaign.
Sophomores Jordan Lyons (Avg. 10.3 PPG, 2..3 APG) and Clay Mounce (Avg 10..2 PPG., 3..3 RPG.) will look to build on strong freshman seasons that saw each player earn significant minutes in Furman’s rotation.. After playing sparingly as freshmen, junior Noah Gurley (Avg 2..8 PPG., 1..7 RPG.) and redshirt sophomore Alex Hunter (Avg 2..1 PPG) will also vie for increased roles in 2018-19
Schedule
Furman’s men’s Basketball team will take on the University of South Carolina Upstate in their first game of the season on November 6th at 7 p.m. in the Bon Secours Wellness arena. The Paladins will be looking to improve upon their 21-12 record from last season in which they reached the semi-finals of the Southern conference tournament before falling to eventual champion UNC Greensboro.
Results
The Furman Paladins men’s basketball team represents Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina United States The school’s team currently competes in the Southern Conference. They are currently coached by Bob Richey and play their home games at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
The Paladins have appeared in seven NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 3–7. They were National Invitation Tournament champions in 1994.
The Paladins have appeared in one CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT). Their record is 1–1.
The Paladins have appeared in two Southern Conference Men’s Basketball Tournaments Their combined record is 2–2 and they were tournament champions in 2015. Coordinator: Joe Williams
Analysis
The Furman Paladins men’s basketball team represents Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina United States The school’s team currently competes in the Southern Conference (SoCon). They are currently led by Head Coach Bob Ritchie and play their home games at the Timmons Arena.
In 2018, the Paladins finished the season 21–13 overall, 11–7 in SoCon play to finish in second place. As the No. 2 seed in the SoCon Tournament, they beat UNCG and Wofford before losing to eventual champion ETSU in the Championship game
The Paladins have appeared in five NCAA Division I Tournaments. Their combined record is 1–5.
The Paladins have appeared in one National Invitation Tournament (NIT). Their record is 2–1.
Media
Furman Paladins Men’s Basketball is excited to share its 2019 Media Guide! This guide features bios and photos of your favorite Paladins, as well as information on the team’s history and achievements. Click here to view the media guide.
Fans
Furman Paladin fans are some of the best in the country. They are passionate about their team and show their support in a variety of ways. From attending games to cheering on the team from home, Furman fans are always there for their Paladins.
Conclusion
The Furman Paladins men’s basketball team represents Furman University in NCAA Division I college basketball competition. The Paladins compete as members of the Southern Conference. They are currently led by Head coach Bob Richey and play their home games at the Timmons Arena in Greenville, South Carolina
The Paladins have appeared in three NCAA Division I Tournaments. Their combined record is 2–3.
Furman has also appeared in ten National Invitation Tournaments (NIT). Their combined record is 8–9 and they were the runner up in the 1972 tournament, losing to Marquette 71–61.
