2014–15 Charleston Cougars men's basketball team

2014–15 Charleston Cougars men's basketball
ConferenceColonial Athletic Association
Record9–24 (3–15 CAA)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Home arenaTD Arena
Seasons
2014–15 CAA men's basketball standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
William & Mary 12 – 6   .667 20 – 13   .606
UNC Wilmington 12 – 6   .667 18 – 14   .563
Northeastern † 12 – 6   .667 23 – 12   .657
James Madison 12 – 6   .667 19 – 14   .576
Hofstra 10 – 8   .556 20 – 14   .588
Delaware 9 – 9   .500 10 – 20   .333
Drexel 9 – 9   .500 11 – 19   .367
Elon 6 – 12   .333 15 – 18   .455
Towson 5 – 13   .278 12 – 20   .375
College of Charleston 3 – 15   .167 9 – 24   .273
† 2015 CAA tournament winner
Rankings from AP poll

The 2014–15 College of Charleston Cougars men's basketball team represented the College of Charleston during the 2014–15 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Cougars played their home games at the TD Arena and were in their second year as members of the Colonial Athletic Association. On August 5, 2014, before the season began, head coach Doug Wojcik had his employment terminated for just cause effective immediately.[1] This decision was made following numerous accusations that Wojick verbally and physically abused and threatened players.[2]

On September 2, 2014 the university announced that former Clemson assistant coach Earl Grant had been named the head basketball coach for the Cougars.[3]

The Cougars finished the season 9–24, 3–15 in CAA play to finish in last place. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the CAA tournament where they lost to UNC Wilmington.

Previous season

The Cougars finished the season 14–18, 6–10 in CAA play to finish in a tie for sixth place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the CAA tournament to William & Mary.

Departures

Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes
Johnathan Burroughs-Cook 2 G 6'1" 175 Freshman Memphis, Tennessee Transferred to Southwest Tennessee State
Anthony Thomas 3 F 6'7" 207 Senior Winston-Salem, North Carolina Graduated
Nori Johnson 11 G/F 6'5" 209 Senior Greer, South Carolina Graduated
Theo Johnson 14 G/F 6'6" 195 Sophomore Sacramento, California Transferred to Liberty
Judson Hall 41 F 6'6" 200 Senior Charlotte, North Carolina Graduated
Willis Hall 53 F 6'6" 235 RS Senior Charlotte, North Carolina Graduated

Recruiting

College recruiting information
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Evan Bailey
SG 		Massillon, Ohio Jackson High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Sep 1, 2013 
Star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 70
Donovan Gilmore
PF 		Greensboro, North Carolina Wesleyan Christian Academy 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Apr 16, 2013 
Star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: NR
Nick Harris
PF 		Atlanta Saint Pius X Catholic High School 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Sep 11, 2013 
Star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: NR
Cameron Johnson
SG 		Athens, Georgia Clarke Central High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Apr 12, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: NR
Glen Pierre
C 		Oldsmar, Florida Oldsmar Christian School 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Apr 14, 2013 
Star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: NR
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2014 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 15, 2014.

Roster

2014–15 College of Charleston Cougars men's basketball team
Players Coaches
Pos. # Name Height Weight Year Previous school Hometown
F 0 Donovan Gilmore 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Fr Wesleyan Christian Academy Greensboro, North Carolina
F/C 1 Adjehi Baru 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Sr Steward School Abidjan, Ivory Coast
G 4 John Eck (W) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Fr Hilton Head Prep Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
F/C 5 Glen Pierre, Jr. 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 210 lb (95 kg) So Oldsmar Christian School Orlando, Florida
G 10 Pat Branin 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Sr The Steward School Richmond, Virginia
F 11 Evan Bailey 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Fr Jackson Canton, Ohio
G 12 Cameron Johnson 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Fr Clarke Central Athens, Georgia
G 13 Joe Chealey 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 180 lb (82 kg) So Apopka Orlando, Florida
F 15 Terrance O'Donohue 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 225 lb (102 kg) So Norcross Norcorss, Georgia
G 22 Anthony Stitt 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Sr Butler Charlotte, North Carolina
F 23 Nick Harris 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Fr St. Pius X Catholic Dacula, Georgia
G 24 Canyon Barry 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 195 lb (88 kg) RS So Cheyenne Mountain Colorado Springs, Colorado
G 25 Tim Branin II (W) 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Fr Deep Run Richmond, Virginia
F 31 Harrison Bowne 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 230 lb (104 kg) Jr St. Stephens Hickory, North Carolina
C 33 David Wishon 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) 265 lb (120 kg) RS Jr Tulsa
Concord 		Concord, North Carolina
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • (W) Walk-on

Roster

Schedule

[4]

Date
time, TV 		Opponent Result Record Site (attendance)
city, state
Exhibition
11/08/2014*
12:00 pm 		Emory W 78–68  –
 TD Arena (2,012)
Charleston, South Carolina
Non-Conference Regular Season
11/14/2014*
8:00 pm, ESPN3 		at Furman W 75-40  1-0
 Timmons Arena (1,242)
Greenville, South Carolina
11/17/2014*
7:00 pm, WCIV 		Gardner–Webb L 67–80  1–1
 TD Arena (3,527)
Charleston, South Carolina
11/20/2014*
12:30 pm, ESPNU 		vs. No. 17 UConn
Puerto Rico Tip-Off quarterfinals 		L 57–65  1–2
 Roberto Clemente Coliseum (6,723)
San Juan, PR
11/21/2014*
1:00 pm, ESPNU 		vs. Texas A&M
Puerto Rico Tip-Off consolation round 		L 50–59  1–3
 Roberto Clemente Coliseum (7,438)
San Juan, PR
11/23/2014*
11:30 am, ESPN3 		vs. George Mason
Puerto Rico Tip-Off 7th place game 		W 61–60  2–3
 Roberto Clemente Coliseum (8,002)
San Juan, PR
11/29/2014*
7:30 pm, RTPT 		at No. 21 West Virginia
Puerto Rico Tip-Off 		L 57–86  2–4
 WVU Coliseum (7,367)
Morgantown, West Virginia
12/02/2014*
7:30 pm, WCIV 		The Citadel W 59–55  3–4
 TD Arena (3,462)
Charleston, South Carolina
12/11/2014*
7:30 pm, WCIV 		South Carolina State W 50–47  4–4
 TD Arena (2,626)
Charleston, South Carolina
12/14/2014*
2:00 pm, WCIV 		Campbell W 58–47  5–4
 TD Arena (1,817)
Charleston, South Carolina
12/16/2014*
7:00 pm, ASN 		at Charlotte L 85–90 OT 5–5
 Dale F. Halton Arena (3,527)
Charlotte, North Carolina
12/20/2014*
4:00 pm, WCIV 		Davidson L 68–80  5–6
 TD Arena (3,671)
Charleston, South Carolina
12/22/2014*
9:00 pm, SECN 		at LSU L 47–71  5–7
 Maravich Center (7,808)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
12/30/2014*
7:00 pm, ESPN3 		at Miami (FL) L 40–67  5–8
 BankUnited Center (4,705)
Coral Gables, Florida
CAA Regular Season
01/03/2015
2:00 pm 		at William & Mary L 45–75  5–9 (0–1)
 Kaplan Arena (2,291)
Williamsburg, Virginia
01/05/2015
7:30 pm, WCIV 		James Madison L 50–61  5–10 (0–2)
 TD Arena (1,865)
Charleston, South Carolina
01/08/2015
7:30 pm, WCIV 		Hofstra L 66–71  5–11 (0–3)
 TD Arena (1,805)
Charleston, South Carolina
01/10/2015
6:00 pm, WCIV 		Delaware L 58–64  5–12 (0–4)
 TD Arena (2,851)
Charleston, South Carolina
01/14/2015
7:00 pm 		at Elon W 66–50  6–12 (1–4)
 Alumni Gym (1,235)
Elon, North Carolina
01/17/2015
7:00 pm 		at Northeastern L 67–69  6–13 (1–5)
 Matthews Arena (1,624)
Boston
01/21/2015
7:30 pm, WCIV 		UNC Wilmington L 56–58  6–14 (1–6)
 TD Arena (3,013)
Charleston, South Carolina
01/24/2015
12:00 pm, NBCSN 		at Drexel W 51–43  6–15 (1–7)
 Daskalakis Athletic Center (1,343)
Philadelphia
01/29/2015
7:00 pm 		at Towson L 70–74  6–16 (1–8)
 SECU Arena (2,816)
Towson, Maryland
01/31/2015
2:00 pm 		at Delaware L 68–71  6–17 (1–9)
 Bob Carpenter Center (2,863)
Newark, Delaware
02/05/2015
7:30 pm, WCIV 		William & Mary W 80–72  7–17 (2–9)
 TD Arena (3,305)
Charleston, South Carolina
02/07/2015
5:00 pm, WCIV 		Drexel L 45–59  7–18 (2–10)
 TD Arena (3,769)
Charleston, South Carolina
02/11/2015
7:00 pm 		at UNC Wilmington L 45–58  7–19 (2–11)
 Trask Coliseum (3,895)
Wilmington, North Carolina
02/15/2015
12:30 pm, NBCSN 		Towson L 50–53  7–20 (2–12)
 TD Arena (2,232)
Charleston, South Carolina
02/18/2015
7:00 pm 		Elon W 77–63  8–20 (3–12)
 TD Arena (1,729)
Charleston, South Carolina
02/22/2015
12:00 pm, CSN/WCIV 		at James Madison
Postponed from 02/21/2015 		L 61–68  8–21 (3–13)
 JMU Convocation Center (3652)
Harrisonburg, Virginia
02/25/2015
7:00 pm 		Hofstra L 40–73  8–22 (3–14)
 Mack Sports Complex (1,529)
Hempstead, New York
02/28/2015
8:00 pm, ASN 		Northeastern L 56–65  8–23 (3–15)
 TD Arena (2,603)
Charleston, South Carolina
CAA tournament
03/06/2015
8:30 pm 		vs. Drexel
First round 		W 56–48  9–23
 Royal Farms Arena (2,552)
Baltimore
03/07/2015
6:00 pm, CSN 		vs. UNC Wilmington
Quarterfinals 		L 53–79  9–24
 Royal Farms Arena (3,016)
Baltimore, Maryland
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
All times are in Eastern Time.

References

  1. ^ McConnell, Glenn. "Important Message to the Campus Community". CofCSports.com. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
  2. ^ Parrish, Gary. "Charleston fires Doug Wojcik". CBSSports.com. CBSSports. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
  3. ^ "Grant Named Men's Basketball Head Coach". CofCSports.com. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
  4. ^ "Men's Basketball".