Eagles

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles

General Information

Conference: ASUN Conference

NCAA Division: Division I

City: Fort Myers, Florida

Stadium: Alico Arena

Championships

Championships:

National Championships: None
Conference Titles: 3 (2014, 2017, 2018 )
NCAA Tournaments: 3 (2013, 2016, 2017)

Past Conferences:

Atlantic Sun Conference (1997-2018)
ASUN Conference (2018-present)
Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (2011-2014)
Sunshine State Conference (1991-1997)

Florida Gulf Coast Standings & Analysis

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Florida Gulf Coast Eagles All-Time Records

Points Scored

Bernard Thompson, 1,835
Brett Comer, 1,477
Ryan Hopkins, 1,367

Rebounds

Chase Fieler, 714
Bernard Thompson, 623
Marc-Eddy Norelia, 611

Assists

Brett Comer, 845
Bryan Crislip, 606
Rob Quaintance, 337

Overview of the Florida Gulf Coast Standings

Last-Season Standings

During the 2021-2022 NCAA men’s basketball season, the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles had an overall record of 8 wins and 23 losses. In conference play, they had a record of 4 wins and 14 losses, which placed them 9th out of 10 teams in the ASUN Conference standings. The team did not qualify for the conference tournament.

It’s worth noting that this information is accurate as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021. If you need more up-to-date information, you may want to check a reliable sports news source or the official NCAA website. I hope this overview of the Florida Gulf Coast standings is helpful!

Before Betting on Florida Gulf Coast, 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.

Florida Gulf Coast Basketball History

Florida Gulf Coast began to play in the 2002-03 season and was an instant success playing as a Division II independent, the Eagles were beasts at home, going 48-3 their first three seasons and reaching the NCAA Tournament in the team’s third year.

In 2006, Florida Gulf Coast applied for Division I status and began the NCAA’s four-year transition plan that started in 2007-08. The Eagles struggled at the beginning as a Division I school, going 40-82 in their first four NCAA seasons. Andy Enfield took over the program for the 2011-12 season and led the NCAA team to a 15-17 record the first year. The Eagles had a dream season in 2012-13, winning the ASUN conference tournament and a trip to the NCAA Tournament.

FGCU captured the attention of the nation, defeating Georgetown and San Diego State to become the first No. 15 seed to reach the Sweet 16. The Eagles lost to Florida in their Sweet 16 game. USC threw a lot of money at Enfield and Joe Dooley took over the program and led FGCU to the NIT and CIT in his first two seasons.

Returning to the NCAA Tourney & the NIT

The Eagles returned to the NCAA Tournament in 2016, winning a First Four game, but fell to No. 1-seeded North Carolina in the next game. Florida Gulf Coast returned to the NCAA tournament in 2017 and gave Florida State a battle but fell 86-80.

The Eagles were invited to play in the NIT in 2018. Dooley was lured away by East Carolina for a second stint with the Pirates after the 2017-18 season. The Eagles gave the head coaching job to Michael Fly, who had been an assistant since 2011 After a couple of down years, the Eagles won 21 games in 2021-22 and were invited to play in The Basketball Classic.

That wasn’t enough to save Fly’s job and he was fired after the 2021-22 season, which saw the team finish 22-12.

Florida Gulf Coast NCAAB FAQs

Has Florida Gulf Coast had any players drafted by the NBA?

Due to the Eagles not playing until the NBA Draft was reduced to two rounds, FGCU has not had any players drafted by NBA teams.The school’s two players to make the NBA, Brandon Goodwin and Rayjon Tucker, were both undrafted.

Why are Florida Gulf Coast teams called the Eagles?

FGCU takes pride in its “environmental stewardship.” According to the university, the Eagle “was adopted as the official symbol to reflect FGCU’s mission and purpose. The Eagle serves to identify not only the physical environment of Southwest Florida but also the University’s relationship with it. The Eagle embodies the characteristics of freedom, strength, spirit, intelligence, grace and the pursuit of excellence.”

Who coined the phrase ‘Dunk City’ to describe FGCU’s 2012-13 team?

During the 2012-13 season, the FGCU sports information department used the phrase “Dunk Tank” in game notes and as a social media hashtag. After the Eagles upset Georgetown in the NCAA Tournament, College Basketball Talk tweeted ‘Apparently FGCU is located in Dunk City, Florida.’ Nineteen minutes later, FGCU’s official Twitter account wrote ‘When people ask where FGCU is, just tell them Dunk City, Florida!’ The phrase took off from there.