2014 Media Notes

GOTHAM CLASSIC
December 13-27, 2014
www.GothamClassic.com
Media Contact: Ray Cella: 609-921-1300, [email protected]
THE FIELD
RICHMOND
PEPPERDINE
NC STATE
WEST VIRGINIA
HOWARD
IUPUI
SOUTH ALABAMA
GOTHAM CLASSIC: Just in its third year, the Gotham Classic has already made its mark on the college
basketball scene. The Gotham Classic features five teams from across the nation playing four games
apiece. The Showcase Round on December 20 at Madison Square Garden featured a doubleheader
with Richmond meeting Pepperdine in the first game followed by NC State versus then No. 22/20 West
Virginia in the nightcap.
The Spiders and Waves will also host three games as part of the Gotham Classic. Each will face Howard,
IUPUI, and South Alabama. Those three teams will also host a game of their own.
CREDENTIALS: Requests for credentials for games played at home sites of the Gotham Classic must
be made through the host institution’s sports information department. Credential requests for the
Showcase Round at Madison Square Garden must be made through the Gazelle Group at rcella@
gazellegroup.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Richmond
Pepperdine
NC State
West Virginia
Howard
IUPUI
South Alabama
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TICKET INFORMATION: Tickets for the Gotham Classic may be purchased through each institution’s
respective ticket office, while tickets for the Showcase Round at Madison Square Garden may be
purchased through TicketMaster:
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Richmond
Pepperdine
Howard
IUPUI
South Alabama
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YEAR-BY-YEAR CHAMPIONS
Champion
2013
#2 Ohio State
2012
Temple
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Runner-Up
Notre Dame
#3 Syracuse
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Score
64-61
83-79
OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT WEBSITE: The official website of the tournament is www.GothamClassic.com.
The site contains the latest news and information regarding the Gotham Classic.
GOTHAM CLASSIC
2014
GOTHAM CLASSIC
All Times Eastern
Saturday
Dec. 13
Richmond 54, Howard 41
6:00 PM
Monday
Dec. 15
Howard 57, IUPUI 47
6:00 PM
Pepperdine 78, South Alabama 68
10:00 PM
10:00 PM
Wednesday
Dec. 17
Pepperdine 53, Howard 45
Thursday
Dec. 18
Richmond 65, South Alabama 54
7:00 PM
Saturday
Dec. 20
IUPUI 71, South Alabama 65 (OT)
1:00 PM
SHOWCASE ROUND
Madison Square Garden, New York, N.Y.
Saturday
Tuesday
Saturday
Dec. 20
Dec. 23
Dec. 27
Richmond 65, Pepperdine 63
7:00 PM
No. 22/20 West Virginia 83, NC State 69
9:30 PM
IUPUI
at
Richmond
Howard
at
South Alabama
8:00 PM
IUPUI
at
Pepperdine
4:00 PM
12:00 PM
Home teams in BOLD
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GOTHAM CLASSIC
PUNCH YOUR TICKET: Seven of the 10 teams that competed in the
first two Gotham Classics have gone on to earn postseason bids that
March with five of those teams going to the NCAA Tournament. Last
season, Ohio State, which won the Showcase Game, North Dakota
State, and Delaware each received NCAA tickets. In 2012, Syracuse
and Temple both went to the NCAAs with the Orange advancing to
the Final Four.
HOME SWEET HOME: Although this is only the third Gotham
Classic, Madison Square Garden is like a second home for Gazelle
Group events. For the last 17 years, The World’s Most Famous Arena
has served as host of the Championship Rounds of the 2K Classic
benefiting Wounded Warrior Project. It is only fitting that the Gotham
Classic also be play on the world’s biggest stage.
DID YOU KNOW...: The seven teams in the Gotham Classic and the
Gotham Classic Showcase have combined for 72 Division I NCAA
Tournament appearances. The seven teams have also combined for
43 wins this season.
STATS LEADERS: Below are players and teams in the Gotham Classic who
rank among the national statistical leaders:
(through games of Dec. 21, NCAA.com)
Individual
3FG Attempts:
James Daniel (HU) ................................8th ................101
Blocks/Game:
BeeJay Anya (NCSU) ............................5th ................3.50
Team
Winning%:
Scoring Margin:
FG% Defense:
3FG% Defense:
Off. Reb./Game:
Def. Reb./Game:
Blocks/Game:
Steals/Game:
Fewest TO/Game:
TO Margin:
West Virginia ..........................................tie 14th .......90.9
West Virginia ..........................................19th .............16.2
Howard ....................................................19th .............36.8
Pepperdine .............................................1st.................21.6
West Virginia ..........................................1st.................19.00
NC State ...................................................6th ................29.08
NC State ...................................................9th ................6.5
West Virginia ..........................................1st.................13.4
Richmond................................................20th .............10.8
West Virginia ..........................................1st.................11.5
TRIVIA 101: Since its inception in 2012, home teams have posted an
19-4 (.826) record in Gotham Classic games, including 6-0 this year.
NEW YORK STATE OF MIND: Tarik Phillip of West Virginia was the lone
New York City resident to participate in the Showcase Round of the
Gotham Classic at Madison Square Garden:
WVU
Tarik Phillip
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So. Brooklyn, N.Y. /
Brooklyn College Acad.
(Independence (Kan.) CC)
REMEMBERING NEWTOWN: Prior to the tip of the NC State-West
Virginia game on December 20 at Madison Square Garden, a
moment of silence was observed in commemoration of the two-year
anniversary of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in
Newtown, Conn. On December 14, 2012, 26 people, including 20
children, were murdered at the school. In addition to the moment of
silence, ribbons will be placed on the playing court and the names of
the victims will be displayed on the GardenVision scoreboard.
ON THE AIR: Below is a look at the television schedule for the
Gotham Classic (all times are Eastern):
Dec. 13
Dec. 20
Howard at Richmond, 6:00pm
South Alabama at IUPUI, 1:00pm
Richmond vs. Pepperdine (MSG), 7:00pm
NC State vs. West Virginia (MSG), 9:30pm
WTVR
ESPN3
ESPN3
ESPN2
NATIONAL POLLS (Dec. 22, 2014)
Associated Press
1
Kentucky
2
Duke
3
Arizona
4
Louisvile
5
Virginia
6
Wisconsin
7
Villanova (LC)
8
Gonzaga
9
Texas (2K)
10
Kansas
11
Wichita State
12
Iowa State
13
Washington
14
Utah
15
Maryland
16
Notre Dame
17
St. John’s
18
West Virginia (GC)
19
Oklahoma
20
North Carolina
21
Ohio State
22
Baylor
23
Northern Iowa
24
Colorado State
25
TCU
USA Today
1
Kentucky
2
Duke
3
Arizona
4
Louisvile
5
Virginia
6
Wisconsin
7
Villanova (LC)
8
Gonzaga
9
Texas (2K)
10
Kansas
11
Wichita State
12
Iowa State
13
Washington
14
Utah
15
Maryland
16
Notre Dame
17
West Virginia (GC)
18
Ohio State
19
St. John’s
20
Oklahoma
21
North Carolina
22
Baylor
23
San Diego State
24
Northern Iowa
25
Colorado State
Gazelle Group Events
2K - 2K Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project
LC - Progressive Legends Classic
GC - Gotham Classic
GOTHAM CLASSIC
WHAT’S HAPPENED SO FAR
Dec. 13
RICHMOND, Va. - In the opening game of the third annual Gotham
Classic, Richmond withstood a gritty Howard team to earn a 54-41
win at the Robins Center.
Defense was the name of the game for the Spiders, who forced
21 turnovers which resulted in 21 points. Richmond (4-4) also held
the Bison to just .295 (13-of-44) shooting from the field, including
4-of-23 (.174) in the second half.
ShawnDre’ Jones led Richmond with 11 points while Deion
Taylor posted eight points and seven rebounds. James Daniel led
Howard (5-6) and all scorers with 18 points. James Carlton recorded
12 points and six rebounds.
Dec. 15
MALIBU, Calif. - Stacy Davis had 20 points and 10 rebounds and
Pepperdine used a 22-3 second-half run to rally past South Alabama,
78-68.
Davis had his second double-double of the season and the 14th
of his career. The Waves have won the last eight times when Davis
posts a double-double. He also had four assists and two blocked
shots.
Jett Raines and Shawn Olden each had 12 points for Pepperdine
(6-2), while South Alabama (2-5) received 16 points from Dionte
Ferguson, 13 points from Ken Williams, and 12 points from Taishon
Johnson.
South Alabama led 37-36 early in the second half, but Atif then
Russell ignited a 17-0 run with a three-pointer, while Davis had eight
of his points.
All six of Pepperdine’s victories this season have come by
double-digits. The Waves shot 47.5 percent for the game, including
55.2 percent after halftime, while holding South Alabama to 38.3
percent shooting.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - James Daniel scored 18 points and Howard held
IUPUI to 15-53 (.283) shooting from the field to capture a 57-47 win.
Daniel was joined in double-figures by James Carlton, who
tallied 17 points. Marcel Boyd went scoreless but hauled down 13
rebounds for the Bison (6-6).
IUPUI (2-8) received nine points from Leo Svete and eight points
and seven rebounds from Marcellus Barksdale.
Dec. 17
MALIBU, Calif. - Stacy Davis scored 18 points and hauled down 11
rebounds to lead Pepperdine to a 53-45 win over Howard in the
Gotham Classic.
Up 42-40 with 6:17 to play, Pepperdine (7-2) outscored the Bison
11-5 down the stretch to earn its second Gotham Classic victory in as
many outings.
In addition to Davis, Amadi Udenyi also reached double figures
for the Waves with 16 points to go along with six assists.
Howard (6-7) was paced by James Daniel and his game-best 22
points as well as his five assists. James Carlton posted 13 points and
11 rebounds.
Dec. 18
RICHMOND, Va. - Four players scored in double-figures to help lead
Richmond to a 65-54 win over South Alabama at the Robins Center.
Kendall Anthony scored a game-high 18 points junior Terry Allen
added 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds to pace the Spiders. T.J. Cline
had 10 points and eight boards and ShawnDre Jones chipped in 14 points
off the bench.
Richmond (5-4) led for over 34 minutes in the game and forced 14
Jaguar turnovers, seven coming off Spider steals. Richmond converted
those turnovers into 15 points.
South Alabama (2-6) was led by Dionte Ferguson, Taishaun Johnson,
and Ken Williams, each of whom scored nine points. Ferguson added
seven rebounds.
Dec. 20
NEW YORK, N.Y. - No. 22/20 West Virginia and Richmond emerged
victorious in the Gotham Classic Showcase Round at Madison Square
Garden.
In the first game of the doubleheader, Richmond came away with
a 65-63 win over Pepperdine in a game that featured 12 lead changes
and four ties. The Spiders were led by T.J. Cline, who garnered Most
Outstanding Player laurels for posting 13 points and five rebounds. Trey
Davis and Terry Allen also scored in double digits with 11 points each.
Richmond (6-4) shot 23-of-42 (.548) from the field while the Waves
were 21-of-42 (.500).
Pepperdine (7-3) received 13 points from Shawn Olden, 12 points
from Jeremy Major, and 11 points from Stacy Davis.
In the nightcap, Juwan Staten scored 24 points and handed out six
assists to lead No. 22/20 West Virginia to an 83-69 win over NC State.
Staten, the game’s Most Outstanding Player, was 10-of-17 from the
field, pacing the Mountaineers who were 31-of-58 (.534) from the floor
and 7-of-13 (.538) from three.
Devin Williams had 16 points and eight rebounds and JaySean Paige
added 11 points for West Virginia (10-1).
NC State (9-3) received 24 points from Trevor Lacey and 16 points
from Cat Barber. The Wolfpack, like the Mountaineers, shot well from the
field, hitting on 20-of-36 (.556) of their shots from the field and 8-of-14
(.571) from three.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - IUPUI earned a win in thrilling fashion, staving off
South Alabama, 71-65, in overtime.
DavRon Williams scored four of his team-high 13 points in the extra
session and Mason Archie II added 12 points. Marcellus Barksdale rounded
out the Jaguars’ double-digit scorers with 10 points, seven rebounds, four
assists, and four steals as the Jags (3-8) stopped a six-game losing skid.
Ken Williams led three South Alabama (2-7) players in double-digits
with a game-high 23 points. Taishaun Johnson, playing in his hometown
of Indianapolis, finished with 18 points, six rebounds, and six assists while
Barrington Stevens tallied 10 points.
GOTHAM CLASSIC
THE FIELD
NC State Wolfpack
Head Coach: Mark Gottfried
Atlantic Coast Conference
The Wolfpack are 9-3 after falling in the Gotham
Classic Showcase Round...NC State has wins over two
Top 30 RPI teams this season (Boise State, Richmond)
as well as Tennessee...posted a 22-14 record en route to a third
straight NCAA Tournament bid last season...eight players, including
four of the top five scorers from a year ago, return, led by Trevor
Lacey and Ralston Turner...head coach Mark Gottfried is just the third
coach in league history to take his first three teams to the NCAA
Tournament...NC State has been to the NCAAs 25 times, including
three Final Fours, and has won two National Championships.
West Virginia Mountaineers (No. 18 / No. 17)
Head Coach: Bob Huggins
Big 12 Conference
The No. 18/17 Mountaineers are 10-1 with wins over
NC State in the Gotham Classic Showcase Round, as well
as Boston College and defending national champion
Connecticut on their resume...last year WVU won 17
games and earned a berth in the NIT...that marked WVU’s 10th
postseason appearance in the last 11 years, including seven NCAA
bids and a trip to the 2010 Final Four...West Virginia returns nine
players and four starters, headlined by first-team All-Big 12 honoree
Juwan Staten and Jonathan Holton...head coach Bob Huggins has
won 749 games in his career and has taken WVU and Cincinnati
to the Final Four...West Virginia has made 25 NCAA Tournament
appearances, twice going to the Final Four.
Richmond Spiders
Head Coach: Chris Mooney
Atlantic 10 Conference
The Spiders are 6-4 after their win in the Gotham Classic
Showcase Round...last season marked the fifth time in six
years UR won at least 19 games in posting a 19-14 mark...this season
11 players, including four starters, return, led by second-team AllAtlantic 10 selection Kendall Anthony (14.4 ppg) and Terry Allen
(11.0 ppg, 5.2 rpg)...head coach Chris Mooney, who ranks third
all-time at Richmond in wins, has led the Spiders to the second-most
league wins of any current A-10 team over the last seven seasons...
Richmond has made nine NCAA Tournament appearances.
Pepperdine Waves
Head Coach: Marty Wilson
West Coast Conference
The Waves are 7-3, including wins over Fresno State
and San Jose State...head coach Marty Wilson
welcomes back eight players and three starters from a
team that recorded 15 victories last season - the most since the 200405 season...in fact, the Waves have increased their win total each of
the last three seasons with Wilson at the helm...leading the Waves is
Stacy Davis, a first-team All-WCC selection who is averaging 16.2 ppg
and 8.6 rpg this season...Jett Raines is averaging 11.0 ppg and 6.3
rpg...Pepperdine has been to 13 NCAA Tournaments.
Howard Bison
Head Coach: Kevin Nickelberry
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
The Bison are 6-7 with the second-most wins
in the MEAC this season...head coach Kevin
Nickelberry’s reputation as a strong recruiter has
proved true as he rebuilds the Bison...guard James Daniel (16.4 ppg, 25
assists, 28 steals) is the reigning MEAC Rookie of the Year...four of the five
starters return, along with highly-touted transfer James “JC” Carlton (11.5
ppg, 7.8 rpg).
IUPUI Jaguars
Head Coach: Jason Gardner
Summit League
The Jaguars are under the direction of first-year
head coach Jason Gardner, who comes to IUPUI
after a season as an assistant at Memphis...Gardner inherits a team that
returns seven letterwinners, paced by Marcellus Barkdale (9.6 ppg, 25
assists, 26 steals) and Mason Archie (8.2 ppg)...the Jags are playing in the
renovated Fairgrounds Coliseum this season, which just underwent a
22-month, $63 million make-over...IUPUI is 3-8 this year.
South Alabama Jaguars
Head Coach: Matthew Graves
Sun Belt Conference
Six players, including a pair of starters, return for
second-year head coach Matthew Graves...South
Alabama, which posted 11 wins a year ago, is led by Ken
Williams (12.7 ppg, 20 assists) and Taishaun Johnson (11.6 ppg, 21 assists,
11 steals)...the Jaguars are 2-7 on the year.
Rankings – Associated Press/USA Today
A BRIEF HISTORY
2013- Lenzelle Smith, Jr. scored seven of his nine points in the final 33
seconds as No. 2 Ohio State rallied from an eight-point deficit with 58
seconds to play to beat Notre Dame, 64-61. The Buckeyes closed the game
on a 14-3 run and Smith was the key to the closing spurt.
LaQuinton Ross led the Buckeyes with 16 points and 11 rebounds to
garner most outstanding player honors.
2012- In the inaugural Gotham Classic, Khalif Wyatt scored a career-high
33 points in leading Temple to an 83-79 victory over No. 3 Syracuse. The
win marked the fifth straight season Temple had beaten a top 10 team
while being unranked themselves. C.J. Fair had a career-high 25 points for
Syracuse, which saw its 52-game regular season non-conference winning
streak snapped.
GOTHAM CLASSIC
ALL-TIME RESULTS
2014 Gotham Classic
Showcase Round - Madison Square Garden
12/20
Richmond 65, Pepperdine 63
Most Valuable Player: T.J. Cline (Richmond)
#22 West Virginia 83, NC State 69
Most Valuable Player: Juwan Staten (West Virginia)
12/27
12/23
12/23
12/20
12/18
12/17
12/15
12/15
12/13
IUPUI at Pepperdine
Howard at South Alabama
IUPUI at Richmond
IUPUI 71, South Alabama 65 (OT)
Richmond 65, South Alabama 54
Pepperdine 53, Howard 45
Pepperdine 78, South Alabama 68
Howard 57, IUPUI 47
Richmond 54, Howard 41
2013 BlackRock Gotham Classic
Showcase Round - Madison Square Garden
12/21
#2 Ohio State 64, Notre Dame 61
12/21
Delaware 108, Bryant 107 (OT)
Most Valuable Player: LaQuinton Ross (Ohio State)
12/18
12/16
12/14
12/11
12/11
12/9
12/7
12/7
#2 Ohio State 76, Delaware 64
North Dakota State 85, Delaware 66
#2 Ohio State 79, North Dakota State 62
North Dakota State 73, Notre Dame 69
#2 Ohio State 86, Bryant 48
Notre Dame 70, Bryant 59
Notre Dame 80, Delaware 75
North Dakota State 66, Bryant 62
2012 Chevrolet Gotham Classic
Showcase Round - Madison Square Garden
12/22
Temple 83, #3 Syracuse 79
Most Valuable Player - Khalif Wyatt (Temple)
2/28/13
12/30
12/29
12/27
12/19
12/19
12/17
12/17
12/15
Temple 83, Detroit 78 (rescheduled from 12/28/12)
Detroit 83, Canisius 78
#3 Syracuse 57, Alcorn State 36
Canisius 87, Alcorn State 74
Canisius 72, Temple 62
Detroit 74, Alcorn State 58
Temple 63, Alcorn State 46
#3 Syracuse 72, Detroit 68
#3 Syracuse 85, Canisius 61
Home Teams in BOLD
ALL-TIME RESULTS BY TEAM
Alcorn State ...............................................................................0-4
12/29/12 #3 Syracuse 57, Alcorn St. 36
12/27/12 Canisius 87, Alcorn St. 74
12/19/12 Detroit 74, Alcorn St. 58
12/17/12 Temple 63, Alcorn St. 46
Bryant ........................................................................................0-4
12/21/13 Delaware 108, Bryant 107 (OT) (MSG)
12/11/13 #2 Ohio St. 86, Bryant 48
12/9/13
Notre Dame 70, Bryant 59
12/7/13
North Dakota St. 66, Bryant 62
Canisius .....................................................................................2-2
12/30/12 Detroit 83, Canisius 78
12/27/12 Canisius 87, Alcorn St. 74
12/19/12 Canisius 72, Temple 62
12/15/12 #3 Syracuse 85, Canisius 61
Delaware ...................................................................................1-3
12/21/13 Delaware 108, Bryant 107 (OT) (MSG)
12/18/13 #2 Ohio St. 76, Delaware 64
12/16/13 North Dakota St. 85, Delaware 66
12/7/13
Notre Dame 80, Delaware 75
Detroit .......................................................................................2-2
2/28/13
Temple 83, Detroit 78 (rescheduled from 12/28/12)
12/30/12 Detroit 83, Canisius 78
12/19/12 Detroit 74, Alcorn St. 58
12/17/12 #3 Syracuse 72, Detroit 68
Howard ......................................................................................1-2
12/17/14 Pepperdine 53, Howard 45
12/15/14 Howard 57, IUPUI 47
12/13/14 Richmond 54, Howard 41
IUPUI ..........................................................................................1-1
12/20/14 IUPUI 71, South Alabama 65 (OT)
12/15/14 Howard 57, IUPUI 47
NC State .....................................................................................0-1
12/20/14 #22 West Virginia 83, NC State 69 (MSG)
North Dakota State...................................................................3-1
12/16/13 North Dakota St. 85, Delaware 66
12/14/13 #2 Ohio St. 79, North Dakota St. 62
12/11/13 North Dakota St. 73, Notre Dame 69
12/7/13
North Dakota St. 66, Bryant 62
Notre Dame ...............................................................................2-2
12/21/13 #2 Ohio St. 64, Notre Dame 61 (MSG)
12/11/13 North Dakota St. 73, Notre Dame 69
12/9/13
Notre Dame 70, Bryant 59
12/7/13
Notre Dame 80, Delaware 75
Ohio State..................................................................................4-0
12/21/13 #2 Ohio St. 64, Notre Dame 61 (MSG)
12/18/13 #2 Ohio St. 76, Delaware 64
12/14/13 #2 Ohio St. 79, North Dakota St. 62
12/11/13 #2 Ohio St. 86, Bryant 48
Pepperdine ................................................................................2-1
12/20/14 Richmond 65, Pepperdine 63 (MSG)
12/17/14 Pepperdine 53, Howard 45
12/15/14 Pepperdine 78, South Alabama 68
Richmond ..................................................................................3-0
12/20/14 Richmond 65, Pepperdine 63 (MSG)
12/18/14 Richmond 65, South Alabama 54
12/13/14 Richmond 54, Howard 41
South Alabama .........................................................................0-3
12/20/14 IUPUI 71, South Alabama 65 (OT)
12/18/14 Richmond 65, South Alabama 54
12/15/14 Pepperdine 78, South Alabama 68
Syracuse ....................................................................................3-1
12/29/12 #3 Syracuse 57, Alcorn St. 36
12/22/12 Temple 83, #3 Syracuse 79 (MSG)
12/17/12 #3 Syracuse 72, Detroit 68
12/15/12 #3 Syracuse 85, Canisius 61
Temple .......................................................................................3-1
2/28/13
Temple 83, Detroit 78 (rescheduled from 12/28/12)
12/22/12 Temple 83, #3 Syracuse 79 (MSG)
12/19/12 Canisius 72, Temple 62
12/17/12 Temple 63, Alcorn St. 46
West Virginia .............................................................................1-0
12/20/14 #22 West Virginia 83, NC State 69 (MSG)
Home Teams in BOLD
GOTHAM CLASSIC
BY WINNING PERCENTAGE
1.
2.
3.
4.
7.
8.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Ohio State
Richmond
West Virginia
North Dakota State
Syracuse
Temple
Pepperdine
Canisius
Detroit
Notre Dame
IUPUI
Howard
Delaware
NC State
South Alabama
Alcorn State
Bryant
(‘13)
(‘14)
(‘14)
(‘13)
(’12)
(’12)
(‘14)
(’12)
(’12)
(‘13)
(‘14)
(‘14)
(‘13)
(‘14)
(‘14)
(’12)
(‘13)
BY WINS
4-0
3-0
1-0
3-1
3-1
3-1
2-1
2-2
2-2
2-2
1-1
1-2
1-3
0-1
0-3
0-4
0-4
1.000
1.000
1.000
.750
.750
.750
.667
.500
.500
.500
.500
.333
.250
.000
.000
.000
.000
1.
2.
6.
10.
14.
Ohio State
North Dakota State
Richmond
Syracuse
Temple
Canisius
Detroit
Notre Dame
Pepperdine
Delaware
Howard
IUPUI
West Virginia
Alcorn State
Bryant
NC State
South Alabama
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
HISTORY OF POSTSEASON TEAMS
2013
Team ........................................... Gotham Result .................................................. 2014 Postseason
Ohio State .............................................. Won the Showcase Game .............................................Advanced to 2nd Round of NCAA Tournament
North Dakota State............................. Went 3-1 in the tournament ........................................Advanced to 3rd Round of NCAA Tournament
Delaware ................................................ Went 1-3 in the tournament ........................................Advanced to 2nd Round of NCAA Tournament
2012
Team ........................................... Gotham Result .................................................. 2013 Postseason
Syracuse ................................................ Lost the Showcase Game ..............................................Advanced to Final Four of NCAA Tournament
Temple ................................................... Won the Showcase Game ............................................Advanced to 2nd Round of NCAA Tournament
Detroit .................................................... 2-2 in the tournament ...................................................Advanced to NIT
Canisius .................................................. 2-2 in the tournament ...................................................Advanced to quarterfinal round of CIT
HISTORY OF RANKED TEAMS
Year
2014
Team .................................Preseason Rank.............Rank at Time of Game(s) ......................Highest Rank..................... Final Rank
West Virginia ...................................... NR/NR .............................................. 22/20
Year
2013
Team .................................Preseason Rank.............Rank at Time of Game(s) ......................Highest Rank..................... Final Rank
Ohio State ............................................11/10..................................................3/2..............................................................3/2 .......................................... 22/NR
2012
Syracuse ................................................. 9/9................................................... 3/3 .............................................................3/3 ............................................16/3
Rankings – Associated Press/USA Today
Final AP rankings prior to postseason, final USA Today rankings after postseason
NBA DRAFT PICKS
2013
Pick
11
36
Player
Michael Carter-Williams
Ray McCallum
NBA Team
Philadelphia 76ers
Sacramento Kings
College
Syracuse
Detroit
Year Played in GC
2012
2012
GOTHAM CLASSIC
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
Entire Tournament (4 Games)
Showcase Round
Single Game
Points
90
Khalif Wyatt (Temple), 2012
33
Khalif Wyatt (Temple), 2012
35
Dyami Starks (Bryant) vs. Delaware, 12/21/13
Field Goals
31
Dyami Starks (Bryant), 2013
10
Juwan Staten (West Virginia), 2014
12
Dyami Starks (Bryant) vs. Delaware, 12/21/13
17
17
17
Juwan Staten (West Virginia), 2014 23
Khalif Wyatt (Temple), 2012
Michael Carter-Williams (Syracuse), 2012 23
Davon Usher (Delaware) vs. Bryant,
12/21/13
Dyami Starks (Bryant)
vs. North Dakota St., 12/7/13
4
Trevor Lacy (NC State), 2014
8
Dyami Starks (Bryant) vs. Delaware, 12/21/13
8
8
Trevor Lacy (NC State), 2014
Khalif Wyatt (Temple), 2012
17
Marquiz Baker (Alcorn St.) vs. Canisius, 12/27/12
15
Khalif Wyatt (Temple), 2012
15
Khalif Wyatt (Temple) vs. Syracuse, 12/22/12
15
15
Khalif Wyatt (Temple), 2012
18
Michael Carter-Williams (Syracuse), 2012
Alex Francis (Bryant) vs. Delaware, 12/21/13
11
LaQuinton Ross (Ohio St.), 2013
14
Lawrence Alexander (North Dakota St.)
vs. Notre Dame, 12/11/13
6
Baye Moussa Keita (Syracuse), 2012
7
Stacy Davis (Pepperdine)
vs. Howard, 12/17/14
8
8
Pat Connaughton (Notre Dame), 2013 13
LaQuinton Ross (Ohio St.), 2013
Lawrence Alexander (North Dakota St.)
vs. Notre Dame, 12/11/13
Assists
36
Michael Carter-Williams (Syracuse), 2012 6
6
6
Juwan Staten (West Virginia), 2014 14
Shannon Scott (Ohio St.), 2013
Michael Carter-Williams (Syracuse), 2012
Michael Carter-Williams (Syracuse)
vs. Canisius, 12/15/12
2
2
BeeJay Anya (NC State), 2014
Anthony Lee (Temple), 2012
6
Amir Williams (Ohio St.) vs. Bryant, 12/11/13
5
Trey Davis (Richmond), 2014
5
Kory Brown (North Dakota St.)
vs. Delaware, 12/16/13
Shannon Scott (Ohio St.) vs. Bryant, 12/11/13
Field Goal Attempts
72
Dyami Starks (Bryant), 2013
3-Point Field Goals
19
Dyami Starks (Bryant), 2013
3-Point Field Goal Attempts
41
Dyami Starks (Bryant), 2013
Free Throws
37
Khalif Wyatt (Temple), 2012
Free Throw Attempts
40
Khalif Wyatt (Temple), 2012
Total Rebounds
36
Amir Williams (Ohio St.), 2013
Offensive Rebounds
13
Alex Francis (Bryant), 2013
13
Garrick Sherman (Notre Dame), 2013
Defensive Rebounds
28
Amir Williams (Ohio St.), 2013
Blocks
7
Amir Williams (Ohio St.), 2013
Steals
11
Shannon Scott (Ohio St.), 2013
5
GOTHAM CLASSIC
TEAM RECORDS
Entire Tournament (4 Games)
Showcase Round
Single Game
83
83
West Virginia (2014)
Temple (2012)
108
Delaware vs. Bryant, 12/21/13
31
West Virginia (2014)
38
Delaware vs. Bryant, 12/21/13
65
Syracuse (2012)
77
Delaware vs. Bryant, 12/21/13
8
8
NC State (2014)
Temple (2012)
12
Canisius vs. Syracuse, 12/15/12
3-Point Field Goals Attempts
100 Temple (2012)
24
Temple (2012)
30
Canisius vs. Syracuse, 12/15/12
Free Throws
80
Temple (2012)
29
Temple (2012)
29
Temple vs. Syracuse, 12/22/12
Free Throws Attempts
111 Syracuse (2012)
36
Temple (2012)
37
Bryant vs. Delaware, 12/21/13
Total Rebounds
154 Ohio St. (2013)
44
Temple (2012)
46
Ohio St. vs. Delaware, 12/18/13
19
19
Syracuse (2012)
Temple (2012)
21
Syracuse vs. Alcorn St., 12/29/12
Defensive Rebounds
107 Notre Dame (2013)
28
Notre Dame (2013)
34
Howard vs. IUPUI, 12/15/14
Assists
64
Detroit (2012)
15
Temple (2012)
23
Syracuse vs. Canisius, 12/15/12
Turnovers
71
Alcorn St. (2012)
23
NC State (2014)
28
Alcorn St. vs. Syracuse, 12/29/12
3
3
3
NC State (2014)
Syracuse (2012)
Temple (2012)
10
Ohio St. vs. Bryant, 12/11/13
10
10
Richmond (2014)
West Virginia (2014)
13
13
Ohio St. vs. Bryant, 12/11/13
Syracuse vs. Alcorn St., 12/29/12
Points
313 Delaware (2013)
Field Goals
112 Delaware (2013)
112 Detroit (2012)
Field Goals Attempts
249 Delaware (2013)
3-Point Field Goals
42
Canisius (2012)
Offensive Rebounds
66
Syracuse (2012)
Blocks
19
Ohio St. (2013)
19
Syracuse (2012)
Steals
35
Syracuse (2012)
GOTHAM CLASSIC
THE GAZELLE GROUP
WHO WE ARE...
The Gazelle Group is a sports marketing firm located in Princeton, N.J., specializing in event production/management, client representation, and
sponsorship consulting. Gazelle has the expertise and is committed to developing prioritized business plans that achieve its clients’ marketing
and financial goals. Since its formation in 1994, The Gazelle Group has established itself as a leader in the sports marketing industry.
WHAT WE DO...
Companies, organizations, and individuals achieve maximum results with the integration of services and resources offered by Gazelle:
• sponsorship representation and sales
• coach representation
DID YOU KNOW ...
• advertising, promotions and publicity
RICK GILES founded The Gazelle Group in
• program production and advertising sales
1994 after spending eight years at Trans
• corporate endorsements
World International, the world’s largest
• personal appearances and motivational speaking
independent source and distributor
• merchandising and licensing
of televised sports and a division of
• TV rights, packaging, representation, and sales
International Management Group (IMG),
• conceptualization and development of individual events and series
• creation and/or maintenance of Internet presence
the world’s largest sports management
• rights acquisition
company. Giles is a graduate of Princeton
• hospitality implementation and sales
University and the Stern School of
• project and event implementation
Business at New York University.
• signage and electronic imaging
Gazelle’s operating philosophy is based upon the belief that, in the rapidly changing sports marketplace, corporations and sports organizations
require a customized approach and strategy to develop and implement effective programs. This market-oriented approach enables a client
to reach business objectives through a cost-efficient program designed specifically for that client. The client’s individual needs are always the
priority at Gazelle.
2K CLASSIC benefiting WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
REGIONAL ROUNDS: Syracuse • Texas • California • Iowa • Nov. 14-17, 2014
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS: Madison Square Garden • New York, N.Y. • Nov. 20-21, 2014
SUBREGIONAL ROUNDS: Fargo, N.D. • Nov. 21-22, 2014
PARTICIPATING TEAMS: Syracuse • Texas • California • Iowa • North Dakota State • Alcorn State • Hampton • Kennesaw State
WEBSITE: 2KClassic.com
PROGRESSIVE LEGENDS CLASSIC
REGIONAL ROUNDS: Villanova • Michigan • VCU • Oregon • Nov. 17-Nov. 21, 2014
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS: Barclays Center • Brooklyn, N.Y. • Nov. 24-25, 2014
SUBREGIONAL ROUNDS: Toledo, Ohio • Nov. 24-25, 2014
PARTICIPATING TEAMS: Villanova • Michigan • VCU • Oregon • Toledo • Bucknell • Detroit • Maryland Eastern Shore
WEBSITE: LegendsClassic.com
GOTHAM CLASSIC
DATES: December 13-27, 2014
SHOWCASE ROUND: Madison Square Garden • New York, N.Y. • Dec. 20, 2014
PARTICIPATING TEAMS: Richmond • Pepperdine • NC State • West Virginia • Howard • IUPUI • South Alabama
WEBSITE: GothamClassic.com
COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL
C
The College Basketball Invitational (CBI) returns for its eighth tournament next spring. The tournament, comprised
of teams that are not selected for the NCAA Tournament, is a single-elimination tournament until the championship
series, which is a best-of-three series. All tournament games are played at on-campus sites to allow each school’s fan
base to cheer on their team to a championship.
WEBSITE: cbi2015.com
ALL-AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
The third All-American Championship will feature the best high school boys basketball players in the country. Four
teams, representing the North, South, East, and West are selected by a panel of the foremost high school basketball
experts in the country.
WEBSITE: AllAmericanChampionship.com