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2022–23 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Basketball Team
The 2022–23 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball team represented Louisiana Tech University during the 2022–23 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team was led by first-year head coach Talvin Hester, and played their home games at Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston, Louisiana as a members of Conference USA. Previous season The Bulldogs finished the 2021–22 season 24–10, 12–6 in C-USA play to finish third place in the West Division. They defeated Marshall, Western Kentucky, North Texas to advance to the championship game of the C-USA tournament where they lost to UAB. Despite having 24 wins, they were not invited to a postseason tournament. On March 22, 2022, head coach Eric Konkol left the school to accept the head coaching position at Tulsa. A week later, the school named Texas Tech assistant coach Talvin Hester the team's new head coach. Offseason Departures Incoming transfers 2022 recruiting class Roster Schedule and results , - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Talvin Hester
Talvin Hester (born July 16, 1978) is an American basketball coach who is the current head coach of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs men's basketball team. Playing career Hester played a single season of college basketball at Dallas Christian College. Coaching career In 2002, Hester began his coaching career at North Lake College as an assistant coach, while also serving on the staff of the Texas Rim Rockers of the USBL. He'd move on to serve as an assistant coach at Texas Wesleyan, where he'd earn his degree, and a year later, would join the coaching staff at Texas College. Hester would get his start in the Division I ranks at Prairie View A&M on the staffs of both Darrell Hawkins and Byron Rimm II from 2005 to 2010, before moving on to San Jose State as an assistant. After two seasons with the Spartans, Hester would return to Texas and have two single-season stops at both Stephen F. Austin and Texas State before joining Kelvin Sampson's initial coaching staff at Houston. In 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Arthur, Texas
Port Arthur is a city in the state of Texas, United States of America, located east of metro Houston. Part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur metropolitan area, the city lies primarily in Jefferson County, with a small extension in Orange County. The largest oil refinery in the US, the Motiva Refinery, is located in Port Arthur. The population was 53,818 at the 2010 census, down from 57,755 at the 2000 census. In 2020, its population was 56,039. In the 19th century, initial attempts to settle the area had all failed, mostly. However, in 1895, Arthur Stilwell founded Port Arthur, and the town quickly grew, being incorporated as a city in 1898. It soon developed into a seaport and, eventually, became the center of a large oil-refinery network. The Rainbow Bridge across the Neches River connects Port Arthur to Bridge City. Due to its location on the Gulf of Mexico, Port Arthur is vulnerable to hurricanes and other intense tropical weather, as well as extreme heatwaves, high ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport ( ) is a city in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is the List of municipalities in Louisiana, third-most populous city in Louisiana after New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Baton Rouge. The bulk of Shreveport is in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, Caddo Parish, of which it is the parish seat. It extends along the west bank of the Red River of the South, Red River into neighboring Bossier Parish, Louisiana, Bossier Parish. The 2020 United States census, 2020 census tabulation for the city's population was 201,573, while the Shreveport–Bossier City metropolitan area had a population of 393,406. Shreveport was founded in 1836 by the Shreve Town Company, a corporation established to develop a town at the juncture of the newly navigable Red River and the Texas Trail, an overland route into the newly independent Republic of Texas. It grew throughout the 20th century and, after the discovery of oil in Louisiana, became a national center for the oil industry. Standard Oil of Loui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Incarnate Word Cardinals Men's Basketball
The Incarnate Word Cardinals men's basketball team represents the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, United States. They are currently led by second-year head coach Shane Heirman. The Cardinals have never appeared in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. Beginning in 2013, the Cardinals made the jump to NCAA Division I and joined the Southland Conference. As part of their transition from Division II to Division I, they were not eligible for postseason play until 2018. They play their home games at the McDermott Convocation Center. Conference affiliations * 1980–81 to 1986–87 – NAIA Independent * 1987–88 to 1998–99 – Heart of Texas Conference * 1999–2000 – NCAA Division II Independent * 2000–01 to 2009–10 – Heartland Conference * 2010–11 to 2012–13 – Lone Star Conference * 2013–14 to Present – Southland Conference The Southland Conference (SLC) is a collegiate athletic conference which operates in the South ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sulphur Springs High School
Sulphur Springs High School is a public high school located in Sulphur Springs, Texas, United States and classified as a 4A school by the University Interscholastic League">'sic ..., United States and classified as a 4A school by the University Interscholastic League (UIL). It is part of the Sulphur Springs Independent School District located in central Hopkins County, Texas, Hopkins County. In 2013, the school was rated "Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system, Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency. Athletics The Sulphur Springs Wildcats compete in the following sports - Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field, Softball, and Baseball State titles *Football **2008(4A/D2) Notable alumni * Keenan Clayton, former professional football player *Forrest Gregg, former professional football player and coach. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977. * Tyreo Harrison, former professional footba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sulphur Springs, Texas
Sulphur Springs is a city in and the county seat of Hopkins County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census, its population was 15,941. Sulphur Springs is located in Northeast Texas. History Sulphur Springs [''sic''] was named so because when the area was first settled, springs of sulfurous water were abundant. Eli Bib, one of the first European-American settlers, ran a store from his cabin, selling staples, whiskey, persimmon beer, and slabs of ginger cake. In 1849, Dr. and Mrs. Davis moved into the area. Dr. Davis envisioned the spot as a future city. In 1850, the residents organized the area’s first church (building), church, the Methodist Episcopal. Construction of the church was completed in 1853. In 1852, the Presbyterian Church was organized. At that time, the population of the village was 441. To serve the growing population, commodities began to be brought in from nearby Jefferson, Texas, Jefferson. New stores were established. The vill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angelina College
Angelina College is a public community college with its main campus in Lufkin, Texas. It has nine off-campus centers in Crockett, Hemphill, Jasper, Livingston (Polk County Center), Nacogdoches, Pineland (Sabine Center), San Augustine, Trinity, and Woodville. The college enrolls more than 4,000 students in its undergraduate degree programs. In addition to its academic/vocational programs, the college has a community services division that oversees the college's Adult Education Consortium, Continuing Education Units, and Career Development initiatives. History Angelina College was founded on September 24, 1966, with construction of the original seven-building campus starting in November 1967. It first opened its doors to students in the fall of 1968. Jack Hudgins was elected the first president of Angelina College on December 12, 1966, by the trustees. Hudgins stepped down in 1991 and was succeeded by Larry Phillips. Hudgins remained on campus as a part-time music ins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franklinton, North Carolina
Franklinton is a town in Franklin County, North Carolina, Franklin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,456 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. History Franklinton, was established as Franklin Depot in 1839 on land owned by Shemuel Kearney (1791–1860), son of Crawford Kearney and Nancy White. A home constructed by grandfather Shemuel Kearney (1734–1808) was originally located south of town and is currently the second oldest residence in Franklin County, built in 1759. The building was purchased in 2009 and moved to nearby Louisburg, North Carolina, Louisburg for restoration. Franklin Depot changed its name to Franklinton in 1842 when the town was incorporated. Like Franklin County, Franklinton was named for Benjamin Franklin. Generous offers by local businessmen Washington Duke and Julian S. Carr brought Trinity College to the city of Durham, North Carolina, Durham in 1892. This well known school is now called Duke University. A source from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radford Highlanders Men's Basketball
The Radford Highlanders men's basketball represents Radford University in NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's basketball competition. A member of the Big South Conference, their current head coach is Zach Chu. The Highlanders play at the Dedmon Center, which has a capacity of 3,000. The Highlanders have appeared three times in the NCAA Tournament, most recently in 2018. History Postseason NCAA tournament results Radford has appeared in three NCAA Tournaments. The Highlanders have a record of 1–3. Their 2018 win in the opening round was the second and, as of 2022, most recent win by a Big South team in the tournament. CBI results The Highlanders have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) three times. Their combined record is 4–3. Notable players Steve Robinson (1978–1980) Steve Robinson was one of the first scholarship athletes ever at Radford University. Robinson was a two-year starter and co-captain for the men's basketball team from 1978 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roxboro, North Carolina
Roxboro is a city in and the county seat of Person County, North Carolina, Person County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 8,134 at the United States Census, 2020, 2020 census. The city is north of Durham, North Carolina, Durham and is a part of the four-county Research Triangle, Durham–Chapel Hill Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 649,903 as of the 2020 Census. The Durham–Chapel Hill MSA is a part of the larger Raleigh, North Carolina, Raleigh–Durham–Cary, North Carolina, Cary Combined Statistical Area, which has a population of 2,043,867 as of the 2020 Census. History Roxboro is named after a town in Scotland, Roxburgh. Although spelled differently, they are pronounced the same. Prior to the official adoption of the name Roxboro, the community was known as "Mocassin Gap". The city of Roxboro was incorporation (municipal government), incorporated on January 9, 1855, and remains the only municipality in Person County. The Hol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs is a resort city in the state of Arkansas and the county seat of Garland County, Arkansas, Garland County. The city is located in the Ouachita Mountains among the U.S. Interior Highlands, and is set among several natural hot springs for which the city is named. As of the 2020 United States census, the city had a population of 37,930, making it the List of municipalities in Arkansas, eleventh-most populous city in Arkansas. The center of Hot Springs is the oldest History of the National Park Service, federal reserve in the United States, today preserved as Hot Springs National Park. The hot spring water has been popularly believed for centuries to possess healing properties, and was a subject of legend among several Native Americans in the United States, Native American tribes. Following federal protection in 1832, the city developed into a successful spa town. Incorporated January 10, 1851, the city has been home to Major League Baseball spring training, illegal gamb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LSU–Shreveport Pilots
The LSU–Shreveport Pilots (or LSUS Pilots) are the athletic teams that represent Louisiana State University Shreveport, located in Shreveport, Louisiana, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) since the 2010–11 academic year. The Pilots previously competed in the HBCU Athletic Conference, Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) from 2000–01 to 2009–10. Accomplishments The LSU–Shreveport athletic program has produced many championship teams collecting one national championship, nine regular season conference titles, sixteen conference tournament championships, and competed in thirty-one NAIA National Tournaments. In 2025, the LSU–Shreveport Pilots baseball team became the first team to go undefeated for an entire season in the history of college baseball at any level, winning the school's first national championship in any sport. Varsity teams ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
