The 2021–22 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team represented Drexel University during the 2021–22 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Dragons, led by sixth-year head coach Zach Spiker, played their home games at the Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as members of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).
Previous season
In a season limited due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Dragons finished the 2020–21 season 14–18, 4–5 in CAA play, to finish in 6th place. They defeated Charleston, Northeastern and Elon to win the CAA tournament championship. As a result, they received the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament as the No. 16 seed in the Midwest region. There they lost to No. 1-seeded Illinois.
Offseason
Departures Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes 5 F 6'6" 205 Morton, WA Graduated 12 G 6'3" 185 Media, PA Graduated . 13 F 6'10" 230 Cherry Hill, NJ Left team 20 G 6'1" 175 York, PA Graduated 23 F 6'9" 207 Atlanta, GA Transferred to Boston College 32 C 6'10" 210 Šilutė, Lithuania Signed to BC Kuršiai 55 C 6'1" 185 Portland, OR Left team; transferred to Neumann
Incoming transfers
Recruiting classes
2021 recruiting class
2022 recruiting class 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 third place in the CAA. Graduate student James Butler and senior guard Camren Wynter were selected to the Preseason CAA All-Conference First Team. Camren Wynter was also selected as the Preseason CAA Player of the Year.
Roster
Schedule and results The Dragons' November 12, 2021 game against Fairleigh Dickinson was postponed due to travel issues. The game was rescheduled for December 2.
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Awards James Butler Preseason CAA All-Conference First Team "Sweep" Award (team leader in rebounds)
Luke House Donald Shank Spirit & Dedication Award
Matej Juric CAA Dean Ehlers Leadership Award Team Academic Award
Melik Martin City of Basketball Love All–City 6 Second Team
Amari Williams CAA Defensive Player of the Year CAA All-Conference Third Team CAA All-Defensive Team City of Basketball Love Most Improved Player CAA Player of the Week Dragon "D" Award (team's top defensive player) Samuel D. Cozen Award (team's most improved player)
Camren Wynter CAA All-Conference First Team City of Basketball Love All–City 6 First Team Preseason CAA Player of the Year Preseason CAA All-Conference First Team Team Most Valuable Player Assist Award (team leader in assists)
See also 2021–22 Drexel Dragons women's basketball team
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