Knights
KnightsBellarmine Knights
General Information
Conference: ASUN Conference
Stadium: Freedom Hall
Championships
Championships:
- National Championships: None
- Conference Titles: 7 (1991, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 )
- NCAA Tournaments: 0
Past Conferences:
- Great Lakes Valley Conference
- Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Bellarmine Knights Standings & Analysis
Check out all the updated Bellarmine Knights standings, recent college basketball news, and NCAAB betting tips, here at Point Spreads.
All-Time Bellarmine Knights Stats & Records
Points Scored
- Steve Mercer, 1,969
- Floyd Smith, 1,932
- Tom Schurfranz, 1,868
Rebounds
- Rudy Montgomery, 1,345
- Mike Holmes, 1,134
- Tom Schurfranz, 903
Assists
- Braydon Hobbs, 725
- Brandy Monks, 652
- Adam Eberhard, 493
Overview of the Bellarmine Knights Standings
Last-Season Standings
The Bellarmine Knights standings men’s basketball team had a solid 2021-2022 season finishing with an overall record of 20-13 and a conference record of 11-5. Despite losing in the first round of the ASUN Conference Tournament, they were invited to participate in the CBI Tournament, where they advanced to the quarterfinals before being eliminated. Their strong performance in the regular season earned them the 2nd seed in the ASUN Conference standings, which was quite impressive for their first NCAAB season in the conference after moving up from Division II.
The Knights were led by a trio of impressive players throughout the season. Guard Pedro Bradshaw averaged 14.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game while shooting an impressive 50.3% from the field. Forward Ethan Claycomb contributed 12.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game while shooting 51.6% from the field. And guard C.J. Fleming added 11.6 points and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 39.6% from three-point range. These three players were instrumental in the Knights’ success throughout the season.
Despite their overall success, the Knights did struggle at times during the season, particularly on the road. They finished with an 8-8 record away from home, which included several losses to teams with a lower conference standing. However, they made up for this by performing very well at home, where they finished with an impressive 11-4 record. Overall, the Knights showed a lot of promise in their first season in Division I, and will look to build on their success in the future.
In terms of rankings, the Bellarmine Knights standings did not crack the AP Top 25 at any point during the season, but they did receive votes in several weeks. They were also ranked as high as 10th in the College Insider Mid-Major Top 25 rankings. Despite not having any standout victories over ranked opponents, the Knights did have several quality wins throughout the season, including a victory over conference champion Liberty.
Before Betting on Bellarmine Knights, Check Out These Tips:
Monitor the NCAAB team’s injury report
Injuries can greatly affect a team’s performance, so it’s important to keep track of who is and isn’t available to play. This information can often be found on the team’s official website or through sports news outlets.
Monitor latest basketball trends and statistics
Keep track of the team’s recent performance and pay attention to any trends or patterns in their statistics, such as their scoring average, defensive efficiency, or their success rate on the road versus at home.
Look at college basketball betting trends and odds
Pay attention to the odds being offered by different sportsbooks, as well as any betting trends. This can give you a sense of how the public is viewing the team and help you make informed betting decisions. However, it’s important to remember that odds and trends are just one factor to consider and should not be the sole basis for your betting decisions.
Consider the NCAA Team’s Overall Talent Level
Look at the team’s roster to see if they have any star players, as well as their depth at each position. This can give you a sense of the team’s overall talent level and help you predict how they may perform in future games.
Bellarmine Knights Basketball History
Overall
The Bellarmine Knights standings have been playing basketball since the 1950-51 season, which coincides with the opening of the school on Oct. 3, 1950. Bellarmine joined the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 1951 and was a member of the KIAC in 1963 when the team earned its first berth in the Division II Tournament.
The Knights were no strangers to the Division II Tournament, earning additional berths in 1965, 1969, 1970, and 1977. Bellarmine joined the Great Lakes Valley Conference when it was formed in 1978 and was a member of the GLVC for its trips to the Division II Tournament in 1982, 1984, 1989, and 1991. The Knights then hit some lean years and were stuck in mediocrity. That all began to change when Scott Davenport took over the program in 2005-06.
Davenport didn’t turn the Knights into winners overnight, but he took a team that had gone 28-54 the previous three NCAA seasons and went 14-14 his first season and 12-15 his second year. The Knights went 17-11 in his third season and then Bellarmine became a Division II juggernaut. The Knights won the Division II national championship in 2011 and qualified for 11 straight NCAA Division II Tournaments between 2009-2019. The only thing that stopped them was the school’s announcement on June 19, 2019, that it had accepted an invitation to join the ASUN for the 2020-21 season and would make the move to Division I.
The Knights went 14-8 in their first season in Division I, including a 10-3 ASUN record. The Knights accepted a bid to play in the CBI after the season. Bellarmine won the ASUN conference tournament in 2021-22 but due to the NCAA transition rules, the Knights are ineligible for NCAA-organized postseason events, such as the Division I Tournament or the NIT.
