The 2018–19 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team represented Drexel University during the 2018–19 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Dragons, led by third-year head coach Zach Spiker, played their home games at the Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as members of the Colonial Athletic Association. They finished the season 13–19, 7–11 in CAA play to finish in a tie for sixth place. They were defeated in the quarterfinals of the 2019 CAA men's basketball tournament by College of Charleston.
Previous season
The Dragons finished the 2017–18 season 13–20, 6–12 in CAA play to finish in a tie for 7th place. They lost to Charleston in the CAA tournament.
Offseason
Departures Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes 0 F 6'4" 215 Philadelphia, PA Graduated 2 G 6'1" 180 Philadelphia, PA Transferred to Saint Louis 5 F 6'8" 245 Richmond, VA Graduated; Signed to Frøya Ambassadors 14 G 6'2" 185 Los Angeles, CA Left team 15 G 6'3" 195 Chestnut Hill, MA Graduated; Drafted by Atléticos de San Germán 55 F 6'8" 250 Queens, NY Graduated
Incoming transfers
2018 recruiting class
Class of 2019 early commitments
Preseason In a poll of the league coaches, media relations directors, and media members at the CAA's media day, Drexel was picked to finish in ninth place in the CAA. Junior guard Kurk Lee was named as an honorable mention to the preseason All-Conference team.
Roster
On February 23, 2019, Drexel announced that guard Troy Harper broke his foot during practice earlier in the week, and would miss the remainder of the season.
Schedule and results
!colspan=12 style=| Exhibition
!colspan=12 style=| Non-conference regular season
!colspan=12 style=| CAA regular season
!colspan=12 style=| CAA Tournament
Team statistics As of the end of the season. Indicates team leader in each category. (FG%, FT% leader = minimum 50 att.; 3P% leader = minimum 20 att.) Player GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TPG FG% FT% 3P% Julian Adams 2 0 4.5 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.5 0.0 1.0 .000 .000 .000 James Butler 32 32 26.7 10.3 8.2 0.5 0.3 0.5 1.0 .598 .736 .286 Alihan Demir 32 31 30.3 14.8 6.4 2.9 0.5 0.6 2.6 .512 .696 .274 Kevin Doi 5 1 6.2 3.6 0.8 0.8 0.2 0.0 1.0 .455 .600 .500 Jarvis Doles 30 0 10.0 4.1 1.5 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.4 .409 .828 .411 Sam Green 7 0 4.3 1.3 0.9 0.4 0.1 0.0 0.1 .375 .500 .400 Troy Harper 28 24 30.1 15.8 3.2 2.3 0.6 0.1 2.6 .389 .776 .247 Trevor John 32 32 32.6 11.9 2.5 1.0 0.7 0.0 0.6 .424 .941 .412 Matey Juric 25 3 11.3 1.6 0.8 1.0 0.6 0.1 0.9 .424 .727 .333 Tadas Kararinas 12 0 5.3 1.6 1.1 0.3 0.0 0.2 0.2 .500 1.000 .250 Atta Hassan 6 2 23.5 9.3 2.3 2.2 0.3 0.0 4.0 .272 1.00 .0 Kurk Lee 27 1 11.4 2.3 3.1 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.4 .698 .222 .000 Jesse Reid 2 0 3.5 1.0 1.5 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.000 .000 .000 Zach Walton 7 4 22.1 9.6 4.6 2.1 0.7 0.3 1.7 .481 .786 .286 Coletrane Washington 24 0 11.3 2.0 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.3 .291 .750 .267 Camren Wynter 32 30 34.1 11.3 4.6 5.4 1.4 0.1 2.4 .430 .762 .333 Team 32 - - 75.8 35.2 14.5 4.5 1.9 11.7 .460 .753 .354
Awards James Butler "Sweep" Award (team leader in blocks)
Alihan Demir CAA All-Conference Third Team
Troy Harper CAA All-Conference Third Team Samuel D. Cozen Award (most improved player)
Trevor John Donald Shank Spirit & Dedication Award
Matej Juric Dragon "D" Award (team's top defensive player) Team Academic Award
Kurk Lee Preseason CAA All-Conference Honorable Mention
Camren Wynter Kyle Macy Freshman All-America Team CAA Rookie of the Year CAA All-Rookie Team CAA Rookie of the Week (5) Team Most Valuable Player Assist Award (team leader in assists)
See also 2018–19 Drexel Dragons women's basketball team
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