[9] Former University of Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer was given the task of helping guide the direction of the new program. ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 6, 2021) -- The third time was the charm. GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 1, 2021) — The ETSU Baseball team will conclude its first round of in-division play this weekend as the Bucs travel to Greensboro to face the UNCG Spartans. NOT affiliated with East Tennessee State University. The … (March 16, 2021) -- ETSU red-shirt guard Ledarrius Brewer (Meridian, Miss.) ETSU accepted the invitation and joined Mercer and VMI in the conference, replacing Appalachian State, Davidson, Elon and Georgia Southern beginning in the league's 2014 season. The Joe B. The Joe B. The legend tells that LeBucque was a nuisance and terror. The total win improvement was the second best in the country. ETSU went on the road to defeat previously undefeated VMI, capturing the 24-20 upset over the Keydets at Foster Stadium. 1.8K likes. The NCAA has announced that the Division I men’s and women’s 2020 basketball tournaments have been canceled because of the coronavirus and its evolving threat to public health. Bucky's background begins with the story of the East Tennessee State University nickname—the Buccaneers. He's a longtime assistant coach and highly regarded recruiter who has worked on the Tennessee staff since 2015. Led by Ezell, the Bucs made it to the Southern Conference Tournament Championship game falling to No.1 seed Chattanooga in overtime, 61–56. The 2014–15 win total of 21 marked the first time since the 2009–10 season that ETSU reached 20 wins. With the win, ETSU improves to 4-1, while the 10th-ranked Keydets fall to 5-1. He sailed north in search of a new home and began to look inland. Hall award is presented annually to the top first-year coach in Division I college basketball. LEXINGTON, Va. (April 3, 2021) – It was another dramatic finish for the Buccaneers as ETSU pulled off yet another one-possession victory. This is a fan page. Geologists feel that the upheaval of the earth's crust, which now blocks the channel, possibly killed LeBucque. ETSU Basketball March 9, … All Rights Reserved. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — ETSU’s new men’s basketball head coach will make $75,000 more a year in base pay compared to his predecessor. Oliver, 51, is the first Black coach in the history of ETSU men's basketball. ETSU's teams include men and women's basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and track and field; women's-only softball and volleyball; and men's-only baseball and football. Head ETSU men's basketball coach Murry Bartow mulls why his team could advance to the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year yet are being rejected by their fans. was named a finalist for the Lou Henson National Player of the Year award, which was announced by the awards committee on Thursday. GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 2, 2021) — The ETSU Baseball team began its third in division series on Friday afternoon at the UNCG Baseball Stadium and fell to the Spartans 9-2. Besides appearing in the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship three times, they have also appeared Women's National Invitation Tournament three times with their most recent appearance coming in 2015. [8], The men's golf team has won 24 conference championships. Hall award is presented annually to the top first-year coach in Division I college basketball. Let's Go BUCS! Notable football alumni include Donnie Abraham, Earl Ferrell, Thane Gash, Gerald Sensabaugh and Mike Smith. Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Desmond Oliver Named ETSU Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Ledarrius Brewer named finalist for Lou Henson National Player of the Year award, Ledarrius Brewer earns NABC All-District honors, Monsanto named finalist for Kyle Macy award, UNCG uses 3-ball to end Bucs’ run in SoCon semis, Bucs use defensive effort to advance past Chattanooga. A brief history begins with a Buccaneer, who once roamed a vast area which stretched from the Florida Keys northward. Hello There, Guest! Coach Jason Shay's resignation, to them, is a shock. ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 7, 2021) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team had its run for a second straight Southern Conference Tournament title come to an end on Sunday night. The East Tennessee State Buccaneers football program is the intercollegiate American football team for East Tennessee State University located in Johnson City, Tennessee. In 2014–15, ETSU experienced an unbelievable turnaround under Ezell with a 16-game win progression from 2013 to 2014 where the Bucs went 9-21. Apparently, geologists and archaeologists teamed up and discovered an underground river near the university several years ago. KANSAS CITY, Mo. 3/5/2021. They played all of their 2015 home games and all but one of their 2016 home games at Kermit Tipton Stadium before the opening of the … East Tennessee State University sports news and features, including conference, nickname, location and official social media handles. [4], ETSU has a long history in men's Basketball with a record of 1,252-1,005 all time and 10 overall appearances in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship, with their last appearance coming in 2017. ETSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 1 2020-21 GAME NOTES Thursday December 31 2:00 PM BROOKS GYM JOHNSON CITY, TENN. User (s) browsing this forum: Buc66, Flippmb, 23 Guest (s) Pages (71): 1 2 3 4 5 ... 71 Next ». BOSTON (March 11, 2021) -- Coming off a stellar rookie season, ETSU guard Damari Monsanto (Pembroke Pines, Fla.) was named a finalist for the Kyle Macy award. The answer is not that simple. Legend states that he discovered the underground river near Johnson City and called Pirate Creek his home. The award is given to the top freshman in Division I basketball. The ETSU men's basketball team started protesting during the national anthem at the start of the season. [8] ETSU fielded a team every year until the 2004 season when the decision was made to disband the program based on the recommendations of a 1999 Athletic Task Force and then university president Paul Stanton. The team was dormant from the end of the 2003 season until being reinstated for the 2015 season. After six seasons at Tennessee and 27 years as a Division I assistant coach, Desmond … [12], Their best finish in the NCAA Division I Championship was 3rd place in 1996.[12]. The three-game series begins with a single game on Friday at 4 p.m. followed by a 1 p.m. doubleheader on Saturday. © 2021 East Tennessee State Athletics. This legend is widely accepted and is one way to explain why an inland school would choose a pirate nickname. 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Shay's departure has left ETSU's well-regarded basketball program in disarray. The Buccaneers rejoined the league after a nine-year absence. East Tennessee State University, We are large enough to offer all the opportunities you can imagine, but small enough to provide personal attention. In January 2013, the Student Government Association approved a student fee increase that would help fund and resurrect the program. The East Tennessee State (ETSU) men’s basketball team was embroiled in controversy during the season when players knelt for the national anthem. The first-ever A-Sun championship for ETSU win earned the Bucs their first NCAA tournament appearance in 32 years. ETSU has also had success with their women's basketball program going to the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championships in 2008, 2009, and 2010. He has spent the past six seasons as an assistant to Rick Barnes at Tennessee. NOT affiliated with East Tennessee State University. Johnson City, home of ETSU, is located among the mountains of Eastern Tennessee and is a great distance from the ocean. [10] On the recommendation of Coach Fulmer, ETSU hired former University of North Carolina head coach Carl Torbush as the team's new head coach. The … JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2021) – During a press conference held Monday afternoon inside … Oliver, who spent the last six seasons as an assistant coach at Tennessee, becomes the 18th head coach in ETSU men’s basketball history. Hall Award. [2], A member of the Southern Conference, East Tennessee State sponsors teams in nine men's and nine women's NCAA sanctioned sports:[3], ETSU's baseball team won the 2013 Atlantic Sun Tournament with a 7–2 win over Kennesaw State May 26, 2013. The Buccaneers compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon). ( Login — Register) CSNbbs / Active Boards / SoConbbs / SoCon Team Talk / ETSU / Buc Basketball. East Tennessee State established its first football team in 1920 when the university was still called East Tennessee State Normal School. Moderated By: ETSUfan1. On Monday, Desmond Oliver became the 18th head coach in ETSU men's basketball history. She became the eighth head coach in the 46-year history of East Tennessee State University women's basketball on May 8, 2013. The 2013-14 campaign—in which the team went 9-21 overall—was Ezell's first leading the Bucs after spending three seasons as the head coach at Belmont University in Nashville. Explore the unique treasure that is ETSU! ETSU collegiate athletic teams, nicknamed Buccaneers, compete in the NCAA Division I Southern Conference. Oliver, a 51-year-old native of Buffalo, New York, has worked 26 years as an assistant at NCAA Division I schools. The university is now looking to hire a new head coach, just one … A member of the Southern Conference, East Tennessee State sponsors teams in nine men's and nine women's NCAA sanctioned sports: 18 were here. ETSU appeared in the Women's National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) for the third time in school history falling short to NC State, 73–59.[7]. This is a fan page. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Desmond Oliver is taking over a men’s basketball program that has been at the center of controversy. This is Coach Shay's first head coaching position. ETSU’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will hold a press conference inside Gordon Ball Court Monday at 3 p.m. to introduce the new men’s basketball head coach. For this reason, one might wonder why ETSU would select a Buccaneer as their mascot. The men's head coach is currently Jason Shay. Hall Award. Mark this forum read | Subscribe to this forum. Evidently, he was looking for a place to hide his great store of gold and treasure, and find safety for himself. Soon after this discovery, the legend of buccaneer, Jean Paul LeBucque was found in history books. BOSTON (March 10, 2021) -- East Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Jason Shay was named a finalist for the 2020-21 Joe B. On May 30, 2013, the Southern Conference announced that it was extending an invitation for membership to the Buccaneers, effective July 1, 2014. JOHNSON CITY, TN (WSMV) - Freshman Sadaidriene Hall says he's transferring schools after ETSU basketball head coach Jason Shay announced his resignation on Tuesday. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2021) – ETSU Athletics Department is officially one week out from the annual Day of Giving which begins at noon on April 15 and runs through Homecoming. He became the 17th head coach in ETSU's 100-year history. [11] In the Fall of 2017, the Buccaneers will begin playing on their newly erected football stadium. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Jason Shay has resigned as head coach of the East Tennessee State University men’s basketball team. Notable ETSU golfers include Eric Axley, Rhys Davies, David Eger, Larry Hinson, Mike Hulbert, Keith Nolan, J. C. Snead, Bobby Wadkins, and Garrett Willis. UNCG uses 3 … East Tennessee State University has called a news conference for Monday afternoon to announce Desmond Oliver as the school’s new head men’s basketball coach. Bucs Blanked in Friday Sweep. The players were supported by their coach, Jason Shay, who resigned this week. The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are the 16 intercollegiate athletics teams that represent East Tennessee State University (ETSU), located in Johnson City, Tennessee. Oliver was officially named head coach at ETSU … earned National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) all-district honors, as the awards for Division I teams were announced on Tuesday. Commish Chat is a series of one-on-one interviews between Southern Conference Commissioner Jim Schaus and various student-athletes, coaches, administrators, media members and more as they discuss SoCon athletics and issues that affect college athletics on a broader scale. Oliver, 51, is the first Black head men's basketball coach at ETSU. He most recently served the previous five seasons as an assistant coach under former head coach Steve Forbes. [6], The women's head coach is currently Brittney Ezell. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2021) – During a press conference held Monday afternoon inside Gordon Ball Court, East Tennessee State University Director of Athletics Scott Carter announced the hiring of Desmond Oliver as the new head coach of the ETSU men’s basketball program. BOSTON (March 10, 2021) -- East Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Jason Shay was named a finalist for the 2020-21 Joe B. SCHEDULE (r: 1-5, H: 0-2; A: 1-3) ETSU QUICK FACTS PRESIDENT: DR. BRIAN NOLAND DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS: SCOTT CARTER NICKNAME (COLORS): BUCS (NAVY & GOLD) CONFERENCE: SOUTHERN HOME ARENA (CAPACITY): BROOKS GYM (3,500) COMMUNICATIONS … Tennessee Republicans on Monday put universities in the state on notice after the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) men’s basketball team knelt during the national anthem last week. Overall the women's program has 543–597 record. Named Pirate Creek, it evidently winds its way through many tunnels. ETSU Basketball, Johnson City. Let's Go BUCS! JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Hundreds of protestors marched through ETSU's campus in solidarity with the men's basketball team. The Buccaneers rejoined the Southern Conference in July 2014 after competing in the Atlantic Sun since 2003, when they dropped football. Desmond Oliver named ETSU men's basketball head coach. BOSTON (March 19, 2021) -- ETSU red-shirt junior guard Ledarrius Brewer (Meridian, Miss.) They appeared in Sweet Sixteen in 1968 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, and have overall tournament record of 2-10.[5]. In the 2006-07 year, ETSU won both the conference's men and women's A couple of the more memorable highlights of ETSU football history include the 1969 team that went undefeated and beat Louisiana Tech, led by Terry Bradshaw, in the Grantland Rice Bowl in Baton Rouge, LA and the 1996 team that went 10-3 and advanced to the Division I-AA quarterfinals after defeating Villanova, 35–29, in a first-round playoff game in Memorial Center. Desmond Oliver named new ETSU men’s basketball coach. The move sparked a … Before ETSU's game with Chattanooga last week, the men's basketball team kneeled during the national anthem. So far, there's been mixed reaction from businesses and organizations in the Tri-Cities. 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