Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Mens Basketball Tickets

Central Connecticut State Men's Basketball Draft

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CCSU Blue Devils Basketball Basics

• Current Conference: Northeast Conference

• Current Division: Division I

• Cheerleading Squad: CCSU Cheerleading

• Dance Squad: CCSU Dance Team

• Band: CCSU Marching Band

• Mascot: Kizer the Blue Devil

• Fan Chant: "Go Blue Devils!"

• Team Colors: Blue and White

The Central Connecticut State Men's Basketball Schedule

When deciding on a game, it’s important to explore the Central Connecticut men’s basketball schedule to pick the opponent you’d most like to see the Blue Devils face off against. Adversaries range from longtime rivals to emerging conference contenders, but there are always specific squads that stand out.

Key Competitors

• University of Hartford Hawks

• Le Moyne College Dolphins

• Merrimack College Warriors

• Fairleigh Dickinson University Knights

• Sacred Heart University Pioneers

Detrick Gymnasium

The Blue Devils play their home games at the William H. Detrick Gymnasium on campus in New Britain, Connecticut. Named in honor of Bill Detrick, the former CCSU head coach with a record 468 wins, the facility opened in 1965 and has a seating capacity of 2,654.

Game Day Parking

Students, staff, and visitors are required to obtain valid parking permits before leaving vehicles in lots on the Central campus. For your convenience, GoTickets allows you to reserve parking when you purchase your CCSU basketball tickets. We recommend taking advantage of this feature, but If you prefer to venture out on your own, the options closest to Detrick Gymnasium include the following: 

• CCSU Student Center Garage: 105 Ella Grasso Boulevard

• Kaiser Lot: Kaiser Drive and Ella Grasso Boulevard

• Welte Hall Lot: Next to the Welte Auditorium

Alternative Transportation

If you’d rather leave the car at home or simply prefer public transportation, the CTfastrak transit line provides direct service to and from Bristol, Cheshire, Hartford, Manchester, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Southington, Waterbury, and West Hartford. Additionally, the CT Bus is a convenient service for those who need to travel between buildings on campus. 

Notable Central Connecticut State University Basketball Players

When you see the Blue Devils play, you might get a peek at the next basketball legend! The Central Connecticut University athletics program has a history of nurturing top talent, with many alumni pursuing careers in sports after leaving college. These former players did just that: 

• Keith Closs (1994–1996): Closs, a towering center, left Central Connecticut early to pursue professional basketball. While undrafted, he played in the NBA for the Los Angeles Clippers, known for his shot-blocking ability. His college career was notable for his rebounding and defensive presence, becoming the NCAA blocks leader for two years in a row.

• Rick Mickens (1996–2000): Mickens, a standout guard for the Blue Devils, went undrafted but played in the NBA Summer League. His impact at Central Connecticut was significant, where he was known for his scoring ability, ranking fifth all-time in school history, and defensive skills, ranking first all-time, contributing to the team's success in conference play.

• Corsley Edwards (1998–2002): Edwards, a dominant presence for the Blue Devils, was drafted 58th overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2002. He made his NBA debut with the New Orleans Hornets in 2004 known for his strong post play after playing overseas for a few seasons. At Central Connecticut, he was a key player, leading the team to NCAA Tournament appearances.

• Tristan Blackwood (2004–2008): A key player for the Blue Devils, Blackwood was known for his sharpshooting, especially from beyond the arc. While he didn't make it to the NBA, his collegiate career was marked by setting several shooting records at Central Connecticut while scoring 17.1 ppg in his junior season.

• Ken Horton (2007–2012): Horton, a prolific scorer at Central Connecticut, went undrafted and had brief stints in the different international leagues in Germany and France among others. He left a mark in college with his impressive scoring and rebounding, leading the Blue Devils in multiple statistical categories while becoming the NEC Player of the Year in 2011.

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