Centenary Gentlemen basketball
College basketball team
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The Centenary Gentlemen basketball team represents Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana. The school's team is a member of the NCAA Division III Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. They are currently led by head coach J.A. Anglin and play their home games at the Gold Dome.
(capacity: 3,000)
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| University | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Head coach | J.A. Anglin (1st season) | ||
| Location | Shreveport, Louisiana | ||
| Arena | Gold Dome (capacity: 3,000) | ||
| Conference | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference | ||
| Nickname | Gentlemen | ||
| Colors | Maroon and white[1] | ||
| NCAA Division I tournament appearances | |||
| Division III: 2020, 2024 | |||
| Conference tournament champions | |||
| SIAA: 1933 TAAC/A-Sun: 1980 SCAC: 2020, 2024 | |||
| Conference regular-season champions | |||
| TAAC/A-Sun: 1990 | |||
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From 1960 until 2011, Centenary competed at the NCAA Division I level as a member of the Trans America Athletic Conference (now Atlantic Sun Conference) and most recently the Summit League before re-classifying to Division III. Centenary did not make an appearance in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in its over 50 years at the D-I level.
Recent coaching history
The Gentlemen were coached by Rob Flaska from 2005 until 2008. His contract was not renewed after the 2007–08 season.[2] Greg Gary was hired to replace him. Mark Richmond has become the assistant coach for the Gents and brings big-time Big East experience from West Virginia to the staff. He has worked under both Bob Huggins and John Beilein. In 2010, Adam Walsh became the head coach of the Gents.
Postseason results
NCAA Division III tournament results
The Gentlemen have appeared in the NCAA Division III tournament twice. Their record is 0–2.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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| 2020 | First Round | UT Dallas | L, 81–83 |
| 2024 | First Round | Nebraska Wesleyan | L, 41–58 |
