Connecticut College Athletic Hall of Fame
The 1998-1999 Connecticut College Men’s Basketball Team is one of the most successful squads in College history. The Camels earned a multitude of achievements, including an undefeated regular season mark and a number one national ranking as they advanced to the NCAA Tournament Final Four round.
Under the direction of head coach Glen Miller, the Camels finished the regular season 24-0 and extended their winning streak to 27 consecutive games before dropping a heartbreaking decision to Hampden-Sydney College in the NCAA semifinals. However, they rebounded and won an overtime consolation game over William Paterson University to close the season with a national third place finish, the furthest advancement of any Connecticut College team in NCAA Tournament play. Along the way, several school records were broken including season wins (28), consecutive wins (27) and season winning percentage (.966).
In addition to being the lone men’s team (among all divisions) to go undefeated that season, the Camels became only the second NESCAC men’s basketball squad to post an undefeated regular season. The region’s top team for six straight weeks (January 19-February 23) in the NABC New England Poll, the squad closed out the last two weeks of the regular season (February 17 and 24) at number one in the NABC National Poll.
In addition to his squad's numerous accolades, Coach Miller received both NABC and NESCAC Division III Northeast Coach of The Year honors. Zach Smith ‘99 was named the ECAC New England Division III Co-Player of the Year and, along with Dwaye Stallings ‘99, was selected to the NESCAC All-Conference First Team.
Recognition has continued for the 1998-1999 Camel squad since its spectacular season. In 2003, the team was inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame. Individually, two players have been revered by the Connecticut College Atheltic Hall of Fame - Kareem Tatum ‘01 was inducted in 2007 and Zach Smith ‘99 earned 2010 induction.
Team Members included:
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach: Glen Miller
Assistant Coaches: Lloyd Gibson, Kevin Jaskiewicz, Tom Satran ‘94
PLAYERS
Chris O’Leary ‘99, Zach Smith ‘99, Dwayne Stallings ‘99,
Jason Ashur ‘00, Bill Bassett ‘00
Tope Adekanbi ‘01, Sam Freedman ‘01, Jason Shea ‘01,
Kareem Tatum ‘01, Aaron Taylor ‘01
Mizan Ayers ‘02, Rich Futia ‘02, Leland McKenna ‘02,
Vaidas Nutautas ‘02, Chris Zeller ‘02
