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John Beilein
	Beilein in 2019
Detroit Pistons
Position	Senior Advisor
League	NBA
Personal information
Born	February 5, 1953 (age 71); Burt, New York
Nationality	American
Career information
High school	DeSales (Lockport, New York)
College	Wheeling (1971–1975)
Coaching career	1975–2020
Career history
As coach:
1975–1978	Newfane HS
1978–1982	Erie CC
1982–1983	Nazareth (NY)
1983–1992	Le Moyne
1992–1997	Canisius
1997–2002	Richmond
2002–2007	West Virginia
2007–2019	Michigan
2019–2020	Cleveland Cavaliers
Career highlights and awards
	2× NCAA Regional – Final Four (2013, 2018); 2× Big Ten Tournament champion (2017, 2018); 2× Big Ten regular season champion (2012, 2014); NIT champion (2007); CAA regular season champion (2001); CAA Tournament champion (1998); MAAC Tournament champion (1996); MAAC regular season champion (1994); Coach Wooden "Keys to Life" Award (2019); CBS Sports National Coach of the Year (2018); Big Ten Coach of the Year (2014); CAA Coach of the Year (1998); MAAC Coach of the Year (1994);
Career coaching record
NBA	14–40 (.259)
NCAA	754–425 (.640)
Junior college	75–43 (.636)
	Record at Basketball Reference

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John Patrick Beilein (/ˈbiːlaɪn/ BEE-lyne; born February 5, 1953) is an American professional basketball coach who currently serves as the Senior Player Development Advisor for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before being hired by Detroit, Beilein served as the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Prior to joining the Cavaliers, he coached the Michigan Wolverines (2007–2019), West Virginia Mountaineers (2002–2007), Richmond Spiders (1997–2002), Canisius Golden Griffins (1992–1997) in NCAA Division I as well as Le Moyne College (1983–1992), Nazareth College (1982–1983) and Erie Community College (1978–1982).^[1] Beilein has won 754 career games at four-year universities and 829 games altogether, including those at the junior college level. Beilein’s overall career wins counting the time spent in Cleveland is 843 games.

Beilein was the only active collegiate coach to have achieved 20-win seasons at four different levels—junior college, NCAA Division III, NCAA Division II, and NCAA Division I.^[2]^[3] At the time, Beilein was one of only six active Division I coaches with 700 or more career wins at all levels.^[4] He has been recognized as conference coach of the year five times: in 1981 at Erie Community College, in 1988 at LeMoyne, in 1994 at Canisius, in 1998 at Richmond, and in 2014 at Michigan.^[5]^[6] In addition, Beilein was the seventh of only ten coaches to have taken four different schools to the NCAA Division I Tournament.^[7]^[8]^[9] He is known for his attention to details, focus on fundamentals and knack for developing under-the-radar players.^[10]^[11] Beilein is also widely respected in collegiate sports as one of the cleanest and most rule-abiding coaches. In a poll conducted by CBS in 2017, Beilein was voted the cleanest coach in college basketball, gathering 26.6% of the votes vs. the next highest candidate's 10.5%.^[12]

Beilein's first Division I head coaching position was at Canisius, a hometown school of which he had been a fan. He turned around the school's losing program and helped it earn two National Invitation Tournament (NIT) bids and one NCAA tournament appearance in five years. Next, at Richmond, he reached the NCAA Tournament once and NIT twice in five years. He moved on to West Virginia, where his teams reached the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament twice, and also twice went to the NIT, including one championship. At Michigan, where he became the school's winningest coach, he won two Big Ten regular-season championships, two Big Ten Tournament titles, and in the NCAA Tournament twice advanced as far as the national championship game. He has a 26–13 career record in the NCAA tournament, with championship game appearances in 2013 and 2018,^[13] as well as a 13–6 record in the NIT.

Education

Beilein was raised in Burt, New York.^[14] He is the eighth of nine children of a millworker and an apple farmer.^[14] His mother's cousins were the inspiration for Saving Private Ryan, and two of his uncles (Tom and Joe Niland) were lifelong basketball coaches in the Western New York area.^[14] Beilein attended DeSales High School in Lockport, New York.^[2] He went on to attend Wheeling College (now Wheeling University) where he competed on the school's basketball team from 1971 to 1975 and served as team captain during the 1974–75 season. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history in 1975.^[2] After graduating, Beilein returned to Western New York where he began his coaching career at Newfane High School in 1975. He remained there for three years.^[2] Beilein went on to earn a Master of Science degree in education from Niagara University in 1981.^[2]

Early college coaching career

Beilein has never served as an assistant coach; he has held head-coaching positions throughout his career. He served as the coach of Erie Community College from 1978 to 1982, Western New York's Division III Nazareth College in Rochester, New York for the 1982–1983 school year,^[15] and Le Moyne College from 1983 to 1992. Le Moyne was a Division II contestant in the Mideast Collegiate Conference (MCC).^[16] Beilein first applied to coach Division I basketball at Canisius in 1987, but he was not hired.^[17] During his time at Le Moyne, he held annual coaching clinics that welcomed coaches and athletes.^[18] Beilein was named the 1988 MCC Coach of the Year, when his team finished as co-conference champions with a 21–5 regular season record and number 14 national ranking.^[19] The team tied with Gannon University with an 8–2 conference record.^[20] Although it was Beilein's third 20-win team at Le Moyne, they had never gone to the NCAA tournament before.^[21] The team captured the conference post-season tournament after receiving a first round bye.^[22] As the number three seed, they faced the number one seeded California University of Pennsylvania in the NCAA Division II Eastern Regionals.^[23] They lost their first-round game to fall to a 23–6 record,^[24] but won the consolation game against Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.

The MCC disbanded following the 1990–1991 season.^[25] In Beilein's final season at Le Moyne, the team was an independent team unaffiliated with a conference. The team was scheduled to join the New England Collegiate Conference for the 1992–1993 season.^[26] After his first application for the job at Canisius, Beilein had tried to land other Division I jobs at schools such as Colgate University, where he had been a finalist in 1989. In 1992, he was finally hired to a Division I post at Canisius.^[15]

NCAA Division I coaching career

Canisius (1992–1997)

During the 1991–92 season, Canisius compiled an 8–22 record prior to Beilein's arrival.^[27] In 1992, he arrived at Canisius College as head coach for the 1992–93 season, and was able for the first time to hire assistant coaches.^[28] A Western New York native, he had grown up a Canisius basketball fan because his uncle, Joe Niland, had been a former player and coach there.^[15] At Canisius—his first Division I coaching position—Beilein reached the NCAA Tournament once and the NIT twice in his five seasons.

In his first two seasons at Canisius, Beilein turned a last place 1991–92 squad into a 1993–94 team that recorded the first undefeated home schedule (15–0) in the school's modern era.^[29] The team entered the 1994 MAAC Tournament on a 15-game winning streak,^[30] and Beilein earned Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Coach of the Year.^[31] Beilein's number one seeded Canisius team lost in the second round semi-final contest against Loyola University and thus failed to make the 1994 NCAA tournament.^[32] Although Canisius failed to be invited to participate in the NCAA tournament, Canisius was invited, along with two other schools from the MAAC, to the NIT tournament,^[33] and it was matched up against a taller, more experienced Villanova team.^[34] The eventual 1994 NIT champion Villanova prevailed in a 103–79 victory over Canisius in the first round.^[35]^[36]^[37]

During the 1994–95 season, the Golden Griffins were led by the team's first MAAC Player of the Year, senior Craig Wise. In the first round of the MAAC tournament, a pair of future Michigan Wolverine coaches opposed each other when Canisius met Loyola, coached by Brian Ellerbe.^[38] Canisius won and reached the MAAC semi-final for the fifth time in six years.^[39] The team lost in the semis for the third straight season,^[40] and it continued its record of never having won the conference tournament.^[39] Canisius earned the team's first post-season victory in 32 years, in the 1995 NIT, against Seton Hall.^[41] A pair of subsequent wins enabled Canisius to earn a trip to the semifinals of the 1995 NIT at Madison Square Garden.^[42]^[43] Canisius lost in the semifinals against Virginia Tech by a 71–59 despite a school postseason record 32 points from Wise.^[44] Canisius lost the consolation game against Penn State.^[45] The three wins and two losses enabled Beilein to even up his NIT career record at 3–3.

In 1995–96, the team also was led by a MAAC Player of the Year, Darrell Barley.^[46] Beilein coached the 16–10 (7–7 MAAC) team to the conference tournament championship to earn a berth in the 1996 NCAA tournament despite the absence of the injured Barley for the tournament.^[47] Canisius earned a thirteen seed and matchup against the fourth-seeded Utah Utes in the team's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1957.^[48] Utah defeated Canisius in the game, 72–43.^[49]^[50]

In Beilein's final season coaching Canisius, the Golden Griffins were the top defensive team in the MAAC.^[51] The team's season ended in the conference tournament finals.^[52] After the 1996–97 season, he interviewed with the University of Richmond.^[53]

Beilein was inducted into the Canisius Sports Hall of Fame on September 24, 2019, for his tenure and success with the program.^[54]^[55]

Richmond (1997–2002)

In 1997, Beilein moved to become the coach of the Richmond Spiders. There, he compiled a 100–53 record in five seasons, recording a winning record each season, and again reached the NCAA tournament once, where his 14th-seeded team upset third-seeded and nationally ranked South Carolina. His teams also reached the NIT twice.

During the 1997–98 season, A third Beilein player was named conference player of the year in six seasons when Jarod Stevenson was named Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Player of the Year. The 1997–98 Spiders posted its first winning season since 1993.^[56] The Spiders entered the 1998 CAA tournament as the third seed in the nine-team conference.^[57] The team won the tournament, earning the school a 1998 NCAA tournament selection, its first NCAA tournament berth since 1991.^[58] He won his fourth Coach of the Year award that season. This one was for the Richmond Times-Dispatch Virginia Coach of the Year. Beilein was selected for the award over Charlie Woollum of William and Mary who beat Beilein for the CAA coach of the year award.^[5] During the NCAA Tournament, Richmond, which was seeded 14th, upset the third-seeded South Carolina in the first round of the tournament.^[59]^[60] The Spiders lost their second game in the tournament to the Washington Huskies.^[61] Beilein's career NCAA tournament record was 1–2.

Beilein relied on a nucleus that included two freshmen and two sophomores after two returning starters were removed from the team for disciplinary reason during the 1998–99 season. The team finished third in the CAA with a 15–11 (10–6 CAA) record.^[62] However, they were upset in the 1999 CAA conference tournament by sixth-seeded cross-town rival Virginia Commonwealth.^[63]

Richmond again earned the third seed in the conference tournament over the course of the 1999–2000 season. In the 2000 CAA Conference tournament they ousted number-six Old Dominion and number-two James Madison.^[64]^[65] Then with the CAA conference's automatic bid to the 2000 NCAA tournament at stake, Richmond lost to fourth seeded UNC Wilmington in the championship game.^[66]

During the 2000–01 season, Richmond finished the regular season with a 21–6 record, finishing first in the CAA with a 12–4 record. The Spiders won ten of their final eleven games.^[67] However, since Richmond was going to change its athletic affiliation from the CAA to the Atlantic 10 the following season, it was ineligible for the 2001 CAA conference tournament.^[68] Only one team from the CAA had ever earned an at large bid to the NCAA tournament.^[69] The Spiders wound up playing in the 2001 NIT, where they defeated West Virginia before losing to Dayton.^[70]^[71] With one win and one loss Beilein stayed at .500 in the NIT, at 4–4. At the end of the season, Beilein declined an offer to coach at Rutgers.^[72] The victory over West Virginia is credited with being a large part of why Beilein was eventually hired at West Virginia.^[73]

The following year during the 2001–02 season, Richmond finished in second place of the West Division of the 12-team Atlantic 10 Conference to earn a first-round bye in the 2002 Atlantic 10 Tournament.^[74] In the tournament Richmond won its first two games to advance to the finals where it lost to Xavier.^[75] During the 2002 NIT, Richmond defeated Wagner,^[76]^[77] Montana State,^[78] and Minnesota before losing to Syracuse in the quarterfinals.^[79]^[80] This improved Beilein's record to 7–5 in the NIT.

West Virginia (2002–2007)

Dan Dakich was hired at West Virginia (WVU) of the Big East Conference and then quit 8 days later.^[73]^[81] In April 2002, Beilein accepted the head coaching position at WVU.^[72] At WVU he posted a 104–60 record over five seasons. In the 2004–05 season, WVU went 24–11 and reached the "Elite Eight" (fourth round) of the NCAA tournament. The following year, WVU went 22–11 and reached the "Sweet Sixteen" (third round). In 2006–07, Beilein's Mountaineers, despite losing about 80% of their scoring from the previous season, went 27–9 and won the NIT championship.

Prior to 2009, the Big East Tournament only included the top 12 teams. During the 2002–03 season, West Virginia qualified for the tournament in their final conference game of the season by beating Virginia Tech to secure 6th place in the western division.^[82] The team had improved from 8–20 to finish the regular season at 14–14 (5–11 Big East) under Beilein.^[83] The team lost in the first round of the 2003 Big East Tournament to Providence by a 73–50 margin to end their season.^[84]

Following the 2003–04 regular season, West Virginia qualified for the 2004 Big East Tournament as the number 10 seed.^[85] The team lost its first round match against Notre Dame team by a 65–64 margin on a three-point shot with 15 seconds remaining.^[86]^[87] The team's 15–13 record earned it an invitation to the 2004 NIT. In the first round of the tournament, the team traveled to play a 22–8 Kent State.^[88] Despite early foul trouble the team won 65–54 to advance to the second round.^[89]^[90] West Virginia defeated Rhode Island in the second game of the tournament by a 79–72 margin.^[91] The season ended with a 74–53 loss to Rutgers in the following game.^[92] Beilein's career record in the NIT tournament was 9–6 after this tournament.

In 2004–05, Beilein's team entered the 2005 Big East Tournament with an 18–9 record as the eighth seed and as a team on the bubble for the 2005 NCAA tournament.^[93]^[94] The team won its opening-round game against number nine seed Providence 82–59,^[95]^[96] its second-round game against number one seed Boston College 78–72,^[97]^[98] and its third-round game against number four Villanova 78–72.^[99]^[100] West Virginia lost the conference tournament finals to Syracuse 68–59,^[101] but it earned a seven seed in the NCAA tournament against number ten seed Creighton of the Missouri Valley Conference.^[102]^[103]^[104] The loss gave Beilein his fifth loss in as many games against his mentor Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim, who had helped him acquire each of his first three Division I coaching positions.^[105] In the NCAA tournament, West Virginia beat Creighton 63–61 with a defensive stop and fast break dunk in the final five seconds.^[106]^[107] West Virginia then defeated the number two seed Wake Forest team led by Chris Paul in double overtime 111–105.^[108]^[109]^[110] In the Sweet Sixteen round, West Virginia defeated Bobby Knight's number six seeded Texas Tech 65–60.^[111]^[112] In the elite eight round, they lost 93–85 in overtime to Rick Pitino's number four seeded Louisville, who were led by Taquan Dean and Larry O'Bannon.^[113]^[114] With the three wins in 2005, Beilein raised his career NCAA Tournament record to 4–3.

During the 2005–06 season, West Virginia won its first eight Big East conference games and entered the top ten in the 2005–06 national rankings in February.^[115]^[116] It was the first time West Virginia had ranked in the top ten in the Coaches' Poll, which had been created in 1993.^[116] They were the final unbeaten team in conference play.^[116] After the strong start, the team lost four of its next five games to fall to 9–4 in conference play.^[117]^[118] They won their next two games to clinch a first-round bye in the 2006 Big East Tournament.^[119]^[120] With seemingly little to play for,^[121] they lost their regular season finale to finish with a 20–9 (11–5 Big East) regular season record.^[122] West Virginia lost its quarterfinal round game in the conference tournament to Pitt,^[123]^[124] and earned a number six seed in the 2006 NCAA tournament.^[125]^[126] West Virginia won its opening weekend games against number eleven seed Southern Illinois and the number fourteen seed Northwestern State Demons by 64–46 and 67–54 margins, respectively.^[127]^[128]^[129] West Virginia then lost in the Sweet Sixteen round to the number two seed Texas Longhorns in a wild finish that saw West Virginia erase a five-point deficit in the final fourteen seconds only to lose the game on a buzzer-beater.^[130]^[131]^[132] The two wins helped Beilein raise his NCAA tournament record to 6–4.

During the 2006–07 season, WVU finished the regular season with a 21–8 (9–7 Big East) record to earn the number seven seed in the 2007 Big East Tournament. In the first round of the tournament, they defeated the number ten seed Providence 92–79 making a Big East Tournament record 17 three-point shots.^[133]^[134] They lost to the second-seeded Louisville Cardinals, 82–71, in double overtime.^[135]^[136] Their 22–9 record earned them a top seed in the 32-team 2007 NIT.^[137]^[138] As the number one seed, West Virginia was able to play its first three games at home where it defeated the Delaware State Hornets 74–50,^[139]^[140] UMass team 90–77,^[141] and NC State 71–60.^[142]^[143] Before West Virginia started play in the semifinals in New York, rumors started that Beilein would take the Michigan job after the season ended.^[144] In the semifinal contest against Mississippi State, they won 63–62 on a last-minute shot by Darris Nichols after recovering from a 14-point second-half deficit.^[145]^[146] The day before the championship game, Beilein was announced as one of three finalists (along with Kevin Stallings and Chris Lowery) for the Michigan Wolverines' head coaching job.^[147] In the championship game, WVU defeated Clemson 78–73.^[148]^[149] The five wins raised Beilein's NIT career record to 14–6.

Michigan (2007–2019)

Rebuilding the program (2007–2010)

On April 3, 2007, the University of Michigan announced that it had hired Beilein to fill its coaching vacancy. He replaced Tommy Amaker, who was fired after failing to reach the NCAA Tournament in his six seasons. Beilein inherited a Big Ten Conference team that was in the final year of a scholarship reduction due to the involvement of former players in the Ed Martin scandal, in which NCAA rules had been violated.^[150] The team struggled to a 10–22 (5–13) record during the 2007–08 season.

Beilein's second Michigan team, the 2008–09 Wolverines took a significant step forward. On November 20, the unranked Wolverines upset #4-ranked UCLA, recording their first win over a top-five team in eleven years.^[151]^[152] On December 6, Michigan posted its second win of the season over a top-five opponent in a rematch against #4 ranked Duke.^[153]^[154] The Wolverines reached the top 25 in the national rankings on December 22, its first appearance since the February 6, 2006.^[155] On February 26, Michigan defeated the #16-ranked Purdue team 87–78, raising its record to 3–4 against ranked opponents on the season.^[156] At the conclusion of the 2008–09 Big Ten season, Michigan was given a seven seed in the 2009 Big Ten Tournament. A win over Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament on March 12 was the Wolverines' twentieth of the season. With that win, Beilein had achieved a 20-win season at seven different schools, including four at the Division I level (Canisius, Richmond, West Virginia, Michigan).^[2] Three days later, Beilein's Wolverines earned a bid to the 2009 NCAA tournament, the school's first appearance in 11 years. There, tenth-seeded Michigan defeated the seventh-seeded Clemson Tigers 62–59^[157] before losing in the second round to Oklahoma 73–63.^[158]

First title run (2010–2014)

The 2010–11 team was not expected to be very successful, projected by the Detroit News to finish 10th in the 11-team conference.^[159] After starting the conference schedule with a 1–6 record the team won eight of its last 11 games, including two games against Michigan State (its first season sweep against them in 14 years), to finish tied for fourth in the conference with a 9–9 record.^[160] The victory at Michigan State was Michigan's first since 1997.^[161] In the Big Ten Tournament, Michigan's win over Illinois gave Beilein his second 20-win season at Michigan, in his 1,000th game as a head coach.^[162] As a #8 seed in the 2011 NCAA tournament,^[163] Michigan defeated Tennessee 75–45, establishing two NCAA tournament records: the largest victory margin by an eight seed, and becoming the first team to ever win a tournament game without making a free throw.^[164] Michigan won by its third-largest margin in its NCAA tournament history (second-most if vacated games are excluded), and the game marked the ninth straight time that John Beilein led a team to victory in its first game of a postseason tournament (5 NCAA and 4 NIT).^[165] In the next round the Wolverines lost to #1-seeded Duke, 73–71, missing a potential game-tying shot in the final seconds.^[166]

The 2011–12 Wolverines began the season ranked in the top 25, and remained there all season. The team recorded a win over 9th-ranked Michigan State on January 17, 60–59.^[167] It was Beilein's third consecutive win over the Spartans and came nine days after Beilein recorded his first victory over Wisconsin, 59–41.^[168] On February 18, the Wolverines defeated another top-10 opponent, edging 6th-ranked Ohio State, 56–51.^[169] The win clinched Beilein's first winning record in Big Ten play. On March 1, Michigan won at Illinois for the first time since 1995, ending a 13-game losing streak in Champaign.^[170] The Wolverines finished 24–10 overall and 13–5 in Big Ten play, winning a share of the regular-season Big Ten championship for the first time since the 1985–86 team.^[171]

By helming the 2012–13 Wolverines, Beilein reached his sixth season with the same team for the first time.^[172] Beilein achieved several milestones with the 2012–13 Wolverines: 650th win as a college basketball head coach (December 4 vs. Western Michigan),^[173] 100th win as head coach at Michigan (December 8 vs. Arkansas),^[174] 400th Division I win as a head coach (January 9 vs. Nebraska)^[175] and his best career start (December 15 vs. West Virginia).^[176] The 400th win came on a night when Michigan achieved its 16th straight victory which tied the school record for best start.^[175]^[177] Michigan went on to record its first 19–1 start to a season in school history.^[178] On January 28, Michigan was ranked number one in the AP Poll with 51 of the 65 first place votes.^[179] It marked the first time Michigan ranked atop the AP Poll since the 1992–93 team did so on December 5, 1992.^[178] John Beilein was selected as an assistant coach for the 2013 World University Games.^[180]^[181] In the 2013 NCAA tournament, fourth-seeded Michigan defeated South Dakota State, 71–56.^[182] in its South Regional opening game, and in so doing the team matched Beilein's career high with 27 wins.^[183] Michigan then surpassed this record, and continued to advance, by defeating fifth-seeded Virginia Commonwealth, 78–53^[184] and top-seeded Kansas,^[185]^[186] 87–85 before beating third-seeded Florida 79–59 to send Michigan to the Final Four for the first time since 1993.^[187]^[188] In the 2013 Final Four, the Wolverines defeated East region champion Syracuse, 61–56, to advance to the national championship game against Louisville, which they lost, 82–76. Despite the NCAA forcing Louisville to vacate all NCAA men's basketball wins from 2011–2015^[189] Beilein declined in public statement that the University of Michigan would not claim the 2013 championship, stating, "We didn't win it all. We lost to a great team. If someone else wants to come and say 'hey, you won it all, you're the champion.' We'll take it," Beilein said Tuesday. "But I'm not going to declare that."^[190] During the following offseason, Bleacher Report named Beilein the most creative coach in college basketball.^[191] During the offseason, Beilein signed a second contract extension through the 2018–19 season, raising his annual salary to $2,450,000.^[192]

The 2013–14 team was ranked in the top 10 to start the season,^[193]^[194] but lost four non-conference games to fall out of the polls for the first time in over two seasons.^[195]^[196] Then, the team won three in a row against top-10 ranked conference opponents including a road victory over 3rd-ranked Wisconsin^[197] en route to a 10-game winning streak. Beilein led Michigan to a 15–3 conference record and won Michigan's first outright regular season Big Ten championship since 1986. The Wolverines earned a #2 seed in the NCAA tournament, where they lost in the Elite Eight to eventual runner-up Kentucky.^[198] Beilein was one of ten finalists for the USBWA's Henry Iba Award for Coach of the Year.^[199] He clinched his fourth career conference championship and second at Michigan on March 1 against Minnesota, and won the title outright three days later at Illinois.^[200]^[201] Following the regular season, Beilein was named Big Ten Coach of the Year by the media.^[6]^[202] On March 11 Beilein was named District V (OH, IN, IL, MI, MN, WI) Coach of the Year by the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA).^[203]^[204] Beilein was named one of five finalists for the Naismith College Coach of the Year and one of fifteen finalists for the Jim Phelan Award.^[205]^[206] On March 22 in Michigan's second game of the 2014 NCAA tournament, against Texas, Beilein earned his 700th career win to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament for the second consecutive season.^[4]^[207]^[208] Beilein led Michigan on to beat the #11 seed University of Tennessee before falling to #8 seed Kentucky 75–72 in the Elite Eight.^[209]

Second title run (2014–2019)

The 2014–15 team entered the season ranked number 23 in the Coaches' Poll and number 24 in the AP Poll.^[210]^[211] The team struggled in the preconference schedule, losing four games in a row in December.^[212] In January, the team lost Caris LeVert and Derrick Walton to injuries in January and after a 6–3 conference start^[213] finished 8–10 in conference and 16–16 overall (going 5–9 in games without LeVert and Walton).^[214] Prior to the 2015–16 season, Michigan extended Beilein's contract through the 2020–21 season.^[215]

During the Wolverines' 2016–17 season Beilein achieved several milestones: 750th career win as a head coach (December 22 vs. Furman),^[216] his 200th career win as head coach at Michigan (January 4 vs. Penn State), and his 500th career Division I win as a head coach (February 22 vs. Rutgers).^[217] Beilein became the second coach in program history to reach 200 wins with the Wolverines, joining Johnny Orr, who was the all-time leader with 209 until Beilein surpassed him with a win over Illinois on March 9, 2017 at the 2017 Big Ten Tournament.^[218]^[219] Michigan went on to win its next three games to achieve its first Big Ten Tournament title since its 1998 title that has been vacated.^[220] With wins over 10th-seeded Oklahoma State and 2nd-seeded Louisville, the Wolverines advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

In June 2017, Beilein's title was renamed as the David and Meredith Kaplan Men's Basketball Head Coach at Michigan. UM alums David Kaplan and his wife, Meredith Kaplan, gave a $7.5 million gift to the University of Michigan Athletic Department for funding for the head basketball position and other items.^[221]

The 2017–18 Wolverines won the 2018 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament to claim their second consecutive Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament championship. They became the first team to win consecutive tournament championships since Ohio State in 2010 and 2011.^[222]^[223]^[224] On March 24, Michigan defeated Florida State 58–54 in the West regional finals of the 2018 NCAA tournament. With the win, Michigan advanced to the Final Four for the eighth time in program history and set a single-season program record with its 32nd victory of the season, surpassing the previous record of 31 wins set by the 1992–93 and 2012–13 teams.^[225]^[226] After outlasting Loyola Chicago in the Final Four game, they fell to Villanova in the 2018 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game.^[227]^[228]

Accolades came Beilein's way. Prior to the commencement of the Final Four, Beilein was named the CBSSports.com's Coach of the Year.^[229] Then during the offseason, Beilein was inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan Hall of Fame.^[230]^[231]

Following their late season burst and strong tournament play, the 2018–19 Wolverines were ranked number 18 in the Coaches' Poll and number 19 in the AP Poll to start the season.^[232] With a victory over Norfolk State on November 6, 2018, Beilein earned his 800th career win as a head coach.^[233] In the third game of the season, Michigan defeated Villanova 73–46 in a rematch of the 2018 national championship game. Michigan went on to win its first 17 games of the season, which included wins over ranked North Carolina,^[234] Purdue,^[235] and Indiana teams.^[236] In doing so, the 2018–19 team set the school record for most wins to start a season (surpassing the 2012–13 and 1985–86 teams by a game) and tied the 1984–85 team for most consecutive wins altogether. Michigan finally lost on January 19 to Wisconsin but shared the distinction of being the last undefeated team in the country with Virginia.^[237] After finishing the regular season 28–6, the Wolverines defeated Montana and Florida in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament to clinch their second straight 30-win season (a first in school history) and third consecutive Sweet 16 appearance. Beilein finished his career at Michigan with a 278–150 record in 12 seasons as head coach, including two trips to the national title game, two Big Ten titles and two Big Ten Tournament titles.

NBA coaching career

Cleveland Cavaliers

On May 13, 2019, Beilein was named head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), signing a five-year contract.^[238]^[239] Beilein was criticized for bringing his college game coaching style to the pros, including too much of an emphasis on fundamentals and an offense not suited to the NBA.^[240] During a film session, he apologized for stating that his team was no longer playing "like a bunch of thugs", stating that he had intended to say "slugs" but misspoke.^[241] During his tenure, Beilein hired Lindsay Gottlieb as the first woman coach to join the NBA from a college head coaching position.^[242]

On February 19, 2020, Beilein resigned as the head coach of the Cavaliers, with the team stating that he "will be reassigned to a different role within the organization".^[243] Beilein became the third first-year head coach since 1990, after Jerry Tarkanian of the Spurs (1992–1993) and Randy Ayers of the 76ers (2003–2004), to coach the season opener without completing the season.^[244]

After coaching

In Fall 2020, Beilein taught a course at Michigan titled "Coaching as Leading and Leading as Coaching" in the School of Education.^[245] He repeated teaching the course in Spring 2021.^[246] He also serves as a college basketball analyst on the Big Ten Network.^[247] On June 2, 2021, the Detroit Pistons appointed Beilein to be the senior advisor for player development.^[248]

Coaching style

Beilein modeled his offense from the Princeton system, which emphasizes constant motion, back-door cuts, picks on and off the ball, and precise shooting. The offense usually starts out with four players outside the three-point arc, and one player at the top of the key (though at times a post player may operate closer to the basket). From this formation, Beilein's teams not only try to open up space for players to cut to the basket, but also are known for their high number of three-point attempts.^[249] On defense, Beilein's West Virginia teams were known for regularly employing the 1–3–1 halfcourt zone defense,^[250] which is considered to be an unconventional zone defense^[251]^[252] – though his Michigan teams have more frequently employed man-to-man and 2-3 zone defenses.

Personal life

Beilein is married to Kathleen Beilein (née Griffin) since 1978.^[253] The Beileins have three sons (Patrick, who played for his father at WVU and was the head basketball coach at Niagara University; Mark, a former football player at Richmond and WVU grad who currently works for Alro Steel;^[254]^[255] and Andrew, a Michigan grad who currently works for the Business Roundtable in Washington, D.C.^[256]) and a daughter (Seana Hendricks). Patrick, who was the 2002 Virginia Independent Schools Division I Player of the Year, had intended to play at Richmond with his father, and instead went to West Virginia when his father moved there.^[257]^[258] Patrick was a 2008–2009 season graduate assistant coach at University of Michigan.^[259]^[260] He has since held posts as assistant coach at Dartmouth, Director of Men's Basketball Operations at Bradley University, and head coach of West Virginia Wesleyan College before his current role at Le Moyne.^[261]

When Patrick was a highly recruited high school basketball player, John was restricted by NCAA rules from some normal behaviors regarding his son, such as giving his son's teammates a ride home from practice, talking with his son at a basketball camp or discussing his son's abilities with news media, because the interactions of college coaches with recruits are restricted.^[262] The relevant NCAA rules for recruiting (Bylaw article 13) are quite extensive.^[263] Beilein had to follow recruiting rules when visiting his son at a basketball camp.^[262] According to rule 13.12.1.3 coaches wishing to attend a camp as observers must comply with appropriate recruiting contact and evaluation periods.^[263] According to 13.02.3, a contact includes any face-to-face encounter between a prospective student-athlete . . . and an institutional staff member or athletics representative during which any dialogue occurs in excess of an exchange of a greeting.^[263] In short, talking to coaches not employed by a camp is not allowed during the camp, which left Beilein unable to offer his son milk money.^[262] This isn't confirmed and is conjecture. Certainly as it's not in quotes or substantiated by anyone involved at that camp or others.

Head coaching record

Junior college

Statistics overview
Season	Team	Overall
Erie Kats (Western New York Athletic Conference) (1978–1982)
1978–79	Erie	20–15
1979–80	Erie	17–8
1980–81	Erie	21–8
1981–82	Erie	17–12
Erie:		75–43 (.636)
Total:		75–43 (.636)
National champion Postseason invitational champion Conference regular season champion Conference regular season and conference tournament champion Division regular season champion Division regular season and conference tournament champion Conference tournament champion

College

Statistics overview
Season	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Postseason
Nazareth Golden Flyers (NCAA Division III independent) (1982–1983)
1982–83	Nazareth	20–6
Nazareth:		20–6 (.769)
Le Moyne Dolphins (Mideast Collegiate Conference) (1983–1991)
1983–84	Le Moyne	20–8	5–0	1st
1984–85	Le Moyne	19–10	4–6	T–4th
1985–86	Le Moyne	14–15	5–7	T–4th
1986–87	Le Moyne	20–10	6–4	T–2nd
1987–88	Le Moyne	24–6	8–2	T–1st	NCAA Division II Regional third place
1988–89	Le Moyne	15–12	6–6	5th
1989–90	Le Moyne	17–12	5–7	T–5th
1990–91	Le Moyne	19–10	6–4	T–3rd
Le Moyne Dolphins (NCAA Division II independent) (1991–1992)
1991–92	Le Moyne	15–11
Le Moyne:		163–94 (.634)	45–36 (.556)
Canisius Golden Griffins (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) (1992–1997)
1992–93	Canisius	10–18	5–9	6th
1993–94	Canisius	22–7	12–2	1st	NIT First Round
1994–95	Canisius	21–14	10–4	2nd	NIT Semifinal
1995–96	Canisius	19–11	7–7	5th	NCAA Division I Round of 64
1996–97	Canisius	17–12	10–4	T–2nd
Canisius:		89–62 (.589)	44–26 (.629)
Richmond Spiders (Colonial Athletic Association) (1997–2001)
1997–98	Richmond	23–8	12–4	3rd	NCAA Division I Round of 32
1998–99	Richmond	15–12	10–6	3rd
1999–00	Richmond	18–12	11–5	3rd
2000–01	Richmond	22–7	12–4	1st	NIT Second Round
Richmond Spiders (Atlantic 10 Conference) (2001–2002)
2001–02	Richmond	22–14	11–5	2nd	NIT Quarterfinal
Richmond:		100–53 (.654)	56–24 (.700)
West Virginia Mountaineers (Big East Conference) (2002–2007)
2002–03	West Virginia	14–15	5–11	6th (West)
2003–04	West Virginia	17–14	7–9	T–8th	NIT Second Round
2004–05	West Virginia	24–11	8–8	T–7th	NCAA Division I Elite Eight
2005–06	West Virginia	22–11	11–5	3rd	NCAA Division I Sweet 16
2006–07	West Virginia	27–9	9–7	T–7th	NIT Champion
West Virginia:		104–60 (.634)	40–40 (.500)
Michigan Wolverines (Big Ten Conference) (2007–2019)
2007–08	Michigan	10–22	5–13	T–9th
2008–09	Michigan	21–14	9–9	T–7th	NCAA Division I Round of 32
2009–10	Michigan	15–17	7–11	T–7th
2010–11	Michigan	21–14	9–9	T–4th	NCAA Division I Round of 32
2011–12	Michigan	24–10	13–5	T–1st	NCAA Division I Round of 64
2012–13	Michigan	31–8	12–6	T–4th	NCAA Division I Runner-up
2013–14	Michigan	28–9	15–3	1st	NCAA Division I Elite Eight
2014–15	Michigan	16–16	8–10	9th
2015–16	Michigan	23–13	10–8	8th	NCAA Division I Round of 64
2016–17	Michigan	26–12	10–8	T–5th	NCAA Division I Sweet 16
2017–18	Michigan	33–8	13–5	T–4th	NCAA Division I Runner-up
2018–19	Michigan	30–7	15–5	3rd	NCAA Division I Sweet 16
Michigan:		278–150 (.650)	126–92 (.578)
Total:		754–425 (.640)
National champion Postseason invitational champion Conference regular season champion Conference regular season and conference tournament champion Division regular season champion Division regular season and conference tournament champion Conference tournament champion

NBA

Legend
Regular season	G	Games coached	W	Games won	L	Games lost	W–L %	Win–loss %
Playoffs	PG	Playoff games	PW	Playoff wins	PL	Playoff losses	PW–L %	Playoff win–loss %


Team	Year	G	W	L	W–L%	Finish	PG	PW	PL	PW–L%	Result
Cleveland	2019–20	54	14	40	.259	(resigned)	—	—	—	—	—
Career		54	14	40	.259		—	—	—	—	—

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+* 2× [[List of NCAA Division I Men's Final Four appearances by coach|NCAA Regional – Final Four]] ([[2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|2013]], [[2018 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|2018]])
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 Beilein was the only active collegiate coach to have achieved 20-win seasons at four different levels—[[junior college]], [[NCAA Division III]], [[NCAA Division II]], and NCAA Division I.<ref name=JBUM/><ref name=MBR0127>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/012709aab.html|title=Men's Basketball Release – Jan. 27|access-date=2009-06-04|date=2009-01-27|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725195959/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/012709aab.html|archive-date=2011-07-25|url-status=dead}}</ref> At the time, Beilein was one of only six active [[Division I (NCAA)|Division I]] coaches with 700 or more career wins at all levels.<ref name=700wins>[http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/03/john_beilein_becomes_sixth_act.html John Beilein becomes sixth active DI coach to reach 700 career wins] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323085015/http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/03/john_beilein_becomes_sixth_act.html |date=March 23, 2014 }} MLive.com, March 23, 2014</ref> He has been recognized as conference coach of the year five times: in 1981 at Erie Community College, in 1988 at LeMoyne, in 1994 at Canisius, in 1998 at Richmond, and in 2014 at Michigan.<ref name=BNWTH/><ref name=BTA2MBPH/> In addition, Beilein was the seventh of only ten coaches to have taken four different schools to the [[NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship|NCAA Division I Tournament]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.michigandaily.com/content/2009-03-13/michigan-earns-no-seed-ncaa-tournament-face|title=Michigan earns No. 10 seed in NCAA Tournament, to play No. 7 Clemson in Kansas City on Thursday|access-date=2009-04-10|date=2009-03-15|work=[[Michigan Daily]]|author=Prosperi, Alex|archive-date=March 18, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090318153034/http://www.michigandaily.com/content/2009-03-13/michigan-earns-no-seed-ncaa-tournament-face|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/bigten/michigan.htm|title=Michigan – Team Notes|access-date=2009-03-22|date=2009-03-21|work=[[USA Today]]|archive-date=December 2, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202022924/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/bigten/michigan.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/03/former_auburn_basketball_coach.html|title=Former Auburn basketball coach Cliff Ellis sending 4th school to NCAA tournament|access-date=2014-03-17|date=2014-03-09|publisher=[[AL.com]]|author=Sinor, Wesley|archive-date=March 13, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313082736/http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/03/former_auburn_basketball_coach.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He is known for his attention to details, focus on fundamentals and knack for developing under-the-radar players.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnbaldoni/2017/03/13/why-john-beilein-is-the-truest-coach-in-college-basketball/|title=Why John Beilein Is The Truest Coach In College Basketball|last=Baldoni|first=John|website=Forbes|language=en|access-date=2019-11-13|archive-date=November 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113153542/https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnbaldoni/2017/03/13/why-john-beilein-is-the-truest-coach-in-college-basketball/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://saturdaytradition.com/michigan-football/fundamentals-still-a-primary-focus-for-john-beilein-during-michigans-historic-success/|title=Fundamentals still a primary focus for John Beilein during Michigan's historic success|date=2019-01-18|website=Saturday Tradition|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-13|archive-date=November 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113153544/https://saturdaytradition.com/michigan-football/fundamentals-still-a-primary-focus-for-john-beilein-during-michigans-historic-success/|url-status=live}}</ref> Beilein is also widely respected in collegiate sports as one of the cleanest and most rule-abiding coaches. In a poll conducted by CBS in 2017, Beilein was voted the cleanest coach in college basketball, gathering 26.6% of the votes vs. the next highest candidate's 10.5%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2017/08/24/michigan-basketball-john-beilein/598084001/|title=U-M's Beilein voted cleanest coach in NCAA|last=Baumgardner|first=Nick|website=Detroit Free Press|language=en|access-date=2019-11-13|archive-date=November 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113155043/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2017/08/24/michigan-basketball-john-beilein/598084001/|url-status=live}}</ref>
-Beilein's first Division I head coaching position was at Canisius, a hometown school of which he had been a fan. He turned around the school's losing program and helped it earn two [[National Invitation Tournament]] (NIT) bids and one [[NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NCAA Tournament]] appearance in five years. Next, at Richmond, he reached the NCAA Tournament once and NIT twice in five years. He moved on to West Virginia, where his teams reached the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament twice, and also twice went to the NIT, including one championship. At Michigan, where he became the school's winningest coach, he won two [[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] regular-season championships, two [[Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament|Big Ten Tournament]] titles, and in the NCAA Tournament twice advanced as far as the national championship game. He has a 26–13 career record in the NCAA tournament, with championship game appearances in [[2013 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game|2013]] and [[2018 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game|2018]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/john_beilein_470469.html|title=John Beilein Bio|work=mgoblue.com|access-date=December 24, 2013|archive-date=January 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101040238/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/john_beilein_470469.html|url-status=live}}</ref> as well as a 13–6 record in the NIT.
+Beilein's first Division I head coaching position was at Canisius, a hometown school of which he had been a fan. He turned around the school's losing program and helped it earn two [[National Invitation Tournament]] (NIT) bids and one [[NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|NCAA tournament]] appearance in five years. Next, at Richmond, he reached the NCAA Tournament once and NIT twice in five years. He moved on to West Virginia, where his teams reached the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament twice, and also twice went to the NIT, including one championship. At Michigan, where he became the school's winningest coach, he won two [[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] regular-season championships, two [[Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament|Big Ten Tournament]] titles, and in the NCAA Tournament twice advanced as far as the national championship game. He has a 26–13 career record in the NCAA tournament, with championship game appearances in [[2013 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game|2013]] and [[2018 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game|2018]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/john_beilein_470469.html|title=John Beilein Bio|work=mgoblue.com|access-date=December 24, 2013|archive-date=January 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101040238/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/john_beilein_470469.html|url-status=live}}</ref> as well as a 13–6 record in the NIT.
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 During the [[1991–92 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|1991–92 season]], Canisius compiled an 8–22 record prior to Beilein's arrival.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SNPB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EFEFE2F33355450&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Canisius Job Was Golden Opportunity|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1995-03-27|work=The Post-Standard|author=Kirst, Sean|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107074555/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EFEFE2F33355450%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> In 1992, he arrived at [[Canisius College]] as head coach for the [[1992–93 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|1992–93 season]], and was able for the first time to hire assistant coaches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-beilein011207&prov=yhoo&type=lgns|title=Right man with the plan|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1992-04-10|publisher=Yahoo! Inc.|work=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|author=Wojnarowski, Adrian|archive-date=May 31, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070531192721/http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-beilein011207&prov=yhoo&type=lgns|url-status=live}}</ref> A Western New York native, he had grown up a Canisius basketball fan because his uncle, Joe Niland, had been a former player and coach there.<ref name=DBTCC>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SNP3&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EFEED8C281925DC&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Dolphin's Beilein To Coach Canisius|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1992-04-10|work=Syracuse Herald-Journal|author=Conroe, Scott|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107074555/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EFEED8C281925DC%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> At Canisius—his first Division I coaching position—Beilein reached the NCAA Tournament once and the NIT twice in his five seasons.
-In his first two seasons at Canisius, Beilein turned a last place 1991–92 squad into a [[1993–94 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|1993–94]] team that recorded the first undefeated home schedule (15–0) in the school's modern era.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF97B065D2226B&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Long-Range Shooting Helps Canisius Beat Iona|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1994-02-28|work=[[The Buffalo News]]|author=Harrington, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107074651/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EAF97B065D2226B%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  The team entered the 1994 [[MAAC Men's Basketball Tournament|MAAC Tournament]] on a 15-game winning streak,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ATUB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FB5ED2E43C2FD32&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=MAAC Pack Could Make It Exciting – Tournament Appears To Be Up For Grabs|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1994-03-04|work=[[Albany Times Union]]|author=Wilkin, Tim|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107074622/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0FB5ED2E43C2FD32%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> and Beilein earned [[Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference]] Coach of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF97B247B119EB&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Golden Grifins Honored For Great Season Three Players From MAAC's Regular Season Champions Are All-Conference Picks|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1994-03-04|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107074622/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EAF97B247B119EB%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  Beilein's number one seeded Canisius team lost in the second round semi-final contest against {{cbb link|1993|sex=men|team=Loyola Greyhounds|school=Loyola University Maryland|title=Loyola University}} and thus failed to make the [[1994 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|1994 NCAA Tournament]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF97B3E9EBDEFC&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Griffs Hit By MAAC Truck The Defense Rests In Loss To Loyola|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1994-03-07|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107074624/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EAF97B3E9EBDEFC%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  Although Canisius failed to be invited to participate in the NCAA tournament, Canisius was invited, along with two other schools from the MAAC, to the NIT tournament,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF97B89D1447E7&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Two Griffs Are At Home In Philly|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1994-03-17|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107074623/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EAF97B89D1447E7%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> and it was matched up against a taller, more experienced [[1993–94 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team|Villanova]] team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF97B8944D0CB7&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Griffs Will Try To Do The MAAC Proud In NIT Clash With Big East's Villanova|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1994-03-17|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107074650/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EAF97B8944D0CB7%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  The eventual [[1994 National Invitation Tournament|1994 NIT]] champion Villanova prevailed in a 103–79 victory over Canisius in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:PHIB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB2A5D8739812BD&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Big Night For 'Nova and Kittles The Sophomore Had 34 Points And The Wildcats Collected 103 In An NIT Win Over Canisius|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1994-03-18|work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]|author=Knapp, Gwen}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:PDNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB2A13E150A2FE6&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Kittles, 'Nova Make Statement|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1994-03-18|work=[[Philadelphia Daily News]]|author=Fernandez, Bernard}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF97B9341B0B19&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Villanova's Kittles Tears The Griffins To Bits Wildcats Pull Away In Second Half To Advance In NIT, Close Canisius' Season|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1994-03-18|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike}}</ref>
+In his first two seasons at Canisius, Beilein turned a last place 1991–92 squad into a [[1993–94 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|1993–94]] team that recorded the first undefeated home schedule (15–0) in the school's modern era.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF97B065D2226B&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Long-Range Shooting Helps Canisius Beat Iona|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1994-02-28|work=[[The Buffalo News]]|author=Harrington, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107074651/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EAF97B065D2226B%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  The team entered the 1994 [[MAAC Men's Basketball Tournament|MAAC Tournament]] on a 15-game winning streak,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ATUB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FB5ED2E43C2FD32&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=MAAC Pack Could Make It Exciting – Tournament Appears To Be Up For Grabs|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1994-03-04|work=[[Albany Times Union]]|author=Wilkin, Tim|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107074622/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0FB5ED2E43C2FD32%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> and Beilein earned [[Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference]] Coach of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF97B247B119EB&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Golden Grifins Honored For Great Season Three Players From MAAC's Regular Season Champions Are All-Conference Picks|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1994-03-04|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107074622/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EAF97B247B119EB%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  Beilein's number one seeded Canisius team lost in the second round semi-final contest against {{cbb link|1993|sex=men|team=Loyola Greyhounds|school=Loyola University Maryland|title=Loyola University}} and thus failed to make the [[1994 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|1994 NCAA tournament]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF97B3E9EBDEFC&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Griffs Hit By MAAC Truck The Defense Rests In Loss To Loyola|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1994-03-07|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107074624/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EAF97B3E9EBDEFC%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  Although Canisius failed to be invited to participate in the NCAA tournament, Canisius was invited, along with two other schools from the MAAC, to the NIT tournament,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF97B89D1447E7&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Two Griffs Are At Home In Philly|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1994-03-17|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107074623/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EAF97B89D1447E7%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> and it was matched up against a taller, more experienced [[1993–94 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team|Villanova]] team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF97B8944D0CB7&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Griffs Will Try To Do The MAAC Proud In NIT Clash With Big East's Villanova|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1994-03-17|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107074650/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EAF97B8944D0CB7%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  The eventual [[1994 National Invitation Tournament|1994 NIT]] champion Villanova prevailed in a 103–79 victory over Canisius in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:PHIB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB2A5D8739812BD&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Big Night For 'Nova and Kittles The Sophomore Had 34 Points And The Wildcats Collected 103 In An NIT Win Over Canisius|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1994-03-18|work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]|author=Knapp, Gwen}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:PDNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB2A13E150A2FE6&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Kittles, 'Nova Make Statement|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1994-03-18|work=[[Philadelphia Daily News]]|author=Fernandez, Bernard}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF97B9341B0B19&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Villanova's Kittles Tears The Griffins To Bits Wildcats Pull Away In Second Half To Advance In NIT, Close Canisius' Season|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1994-03-18|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike}}</ref>
 During the [[1994–95 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|1994–95 season]], the Golden Griffins were led by the team's first MAAC Player of the Year, senior Craig Wise. In the first round of the MAAC tournament, a pair of future Michigan Wolverine coaches opposed each other when Canisius met Loyola, coached by [[Brian Ellerbe]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF9865A4DBC31D&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=MAAC Makes Wise Choice For Its Player Of The Year|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1995-03-03|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike}}</ref>  Canisius won and reached the MAAC semi-final for the fifth time in six years.<ref name=GRSACGMOR>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ATUB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FB5F065D1C5CD3D&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Griffins Reach Semifinals Again Canisius Gains Measure Of Revenge|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1995-03-05|work=Albany Times Union|author=Dougherty, Pete}}</ref>  The team lost in the semis for the third straight season,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF98670BAB51F0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Griffs Toss Chance To Dance Down 15-Point Hole|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1995-03-06|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike}}</ref> and it continued its record of never having won the conference tournament.<ref name=GRSACGMOR/>  Canisius earned the team's first post-season victory in 32&nbsp;years, in the 1995 NIT, against {{cbb link|1994|sex=men|team=Seton Hall Pirates|school=Seton Hall University|title=Seton Hall}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF986C4F749A5B&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Griffs Put One In The Record Books Canisius Gets First Postseason Win In 32 Years|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1995-03-16|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike}}</ref>  A pair of subsequent wins enabled Canisius to earn a trip to the semifinals of the [[1995 National Invitation Tournament|1995 NIT]] at [[Madison Square Garden]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF986EA7542871&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Young Warms To Occasion With Three Key Threes|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1995-03-21|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF98702B5E28EC&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=James Treats Hometown Fans To Burst Of Instant Offense|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1995-03-24|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike}}</ref> Canisius lost in the semifinals against {{cbb link|1994|sex=men|team=Virginia Tech Hokies|school=Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|title=Virginia Tech}} by a 71–59 despite a school postseason record 32 points from Wise.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF9872675E103F&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Virginia Tech Buries Griffs In Garden Cold Shooting Against Hokies Bumps Canisius Into NIT Consolation Game|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1995-03-28|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike}}</ref>  Canisius lost the consolation game against {{cbb link|1994|sex=men|team=Penn State Nittany Lions|school=Penn State University|title=Penn State}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF98736DB0590B&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Griffs' Young, Collins Rub Elbows With Garden Celebs|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1995-03-30|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike}}</ref>  The three wins and two losses enabled Beilein to even up his NIT career record at 3–3.
-In [[1995–96 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|1995–96]], the team also was led by a MAAC Player of the Year, Darrell Barley.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ATUB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FB6CEF4268C0ED5&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=MAAC'S Top Player Might Miss Tournament|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1996-03-01|work=Albany Times Union|author=Wilkin, Tim}}</ref>  Beilein coached the 16–10 (7–7 MAAC) team to the conference tournament championship to earn a berth in the [[1996 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|1996 NCAA Tournament]] despite the absence of the injured Barley for the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF991DD511B7BF&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=The Griffs Are Golden MAAC Title Brings First NCAA Berth In 39 Years|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1996-03-05|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike}}</ref>  Canisius earned a thirteen seed and matchup against the fourth-seeded [[1995–96 Utah Utes men's basketball team|Utah Utes]] in the team's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1957.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF9920D759C47A&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Griffs Get Utah In Midwest Regional Dallas Trip A Homecoming For Frazier|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1996-03-11|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075107/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EAF9920D759C47A%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> Utah defeated Canisius in the game, 72–43.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF9922DD2FF96E&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Barley Suffers Painful Finale To Great Career|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1996-03-15|work=The Buffalo News|author=Sullivan, Jerry|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075121/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EAF9922DD2FF96E%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DSNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F3644AFCE8C00D8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=It's No Contest: Utes Win 72–43|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1996-03-15|work=[[The Deseret News]]|author=Sorenson, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075139/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0F3644AFCE8C00D8%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>
+In [[1995–96 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|1995–96]], the team also was led by a MAAC Player of the Year, Darrell Barley.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ATUB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FB6CEF4268C0ED5&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=MAAC'S Top Player Might Miss Tournament|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1996-03-01|work=Albany Times Union|author=Wilkin, Tim}}</ref>  Beilein coached the 16–10 (7–7 MAAC) team to the conference tournament championship to earn a berth in the [[1996 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|1996 NCAA tournament]] despite the absence of the injured Barley for the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF991DD511B7BF&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=The Griffs Are Golden MAAC Title Brings First NCAA Berth In 39 Years|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1996-03-05|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike}}</ref>  Canisius earned a thirteen seed and matchup against the fourth-seeded [[1995–96 Utah Utes men's basketball team|Utah Utes]] in the team's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1957.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF9920D759C47A&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Griffs Get Utah In Midwest Regional Dallas Trip A Homecoming For Frazier|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1996-03-11|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075107/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EAF9920D759C47A%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> Utah defeated Canisius in the game, 72–43.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF9922DD2FF96E&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Barley Suffers Painful Finale To Great Career|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1996-03-15|work=The Buffalo News|author=Sullivan, Jerry|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075121/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EAF9922DD2FF96E%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DSNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F3644AFCE8C00D8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=It's No Contest: Utes Win 72–43|access-date=2009-02-24|date=1996-03-15|work=[[The Deseret News]]|author=Sorenson, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075139/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0F3644AFCE8C00D8%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>
 In Beilein's final season coaching Canisius, the Golden Griffins were the top defensive team in the MAAC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF9A000A27DFA8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Team-To-Beat Burden Rests With Iona – Canisius Is A Strong Contender; Rowe-Led Loyola Looks Dangerous|access-date=2009-02-25|date=1997-02-27|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075157/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EAF9A000A27DFA8%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  The team's season ended in the conference tournament finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF9A02E1474CA6&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Stags Party At Griffs' Dance – Fairfield Tops Canisius As MAAC Tourney Goes Bottoms Up|access-date=2009-02-25|date=1997-03-04|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075141/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EAF9A02E1474CA6%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  After the [[1996–97 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|1996–97 season]], he interviewed with the [[University of Richmond]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF9A0DBAD17566&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Beilein Interviewing With Richmond|access-date=2009-02-25|date=1997-03-25|work=The Buffalo News|author=Wilson, Allen|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075159/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EAF9A0DBAD17566%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>
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 In 1997, Beilein moved to become the coach of the [[Richmond Spiders men's basketball|Richmond Spiders]]. There, he compiled a 100–53 record in five seasons, recording a winning record each season, and again reached the NCAA tournament once, where his 14th-seeded team upset third-seeded and nationally ranked [[1997–98 South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball team|South Carolina]]. His teams also reached the NIT twice.
-During the [[1997–98 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|1997–98 season]], A third Beilein player was named conference player of the year in six seasons when Jarod Stevenson was named [[Colonial Athletic Association]] (CAA) Player of the Year. The [[1997–98 Richmond Spiders men's basketball team|1997–98 Spiders]] posted its first winning season since 1993.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4FADA202A11B0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Richmond's Stevenson Is Honored – Senior Forward Player Of Year|access-date=2009-02-25|date=1998-02-27|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|author=O'Connor, John|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075145/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EB4FADA202A11B0%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  The Spiders entered the 1998 CAA tournament as the third seed in the nine-team conference.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4FAD96FD492FF&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Stevenson Leads Spiders To Win – Senior's 33 Points Are A Career Best|access-date=2009-02-25|date=1998-02-24|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|author=O'Connor, John|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075145/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EB4FAD96FD492FF%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  The team won the tournament, earning the school a [[1998 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|1998 NCAA Tournament]] selection, its first NCAA tournament berth since 1991.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:NPNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4EAD21E801060&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Spider Lock Up Spot In NCAAs – Hampton Tandem Takes Stage In Victory Over Seahawks|access-date=2009-02-25|date=1998-03-02|work=[[Daily Press (Virginia)|Daily Press]]|author=Fairbank, Dave}}</ref>  He won his fourth Coach of the Year award that season.  This one was for the ''[[Richmond Times-Dispatch]]'' Virginia Coach of the Year.  Beilein was selected for the award over [[Charlie Woollum]] of [[The College of William and Mary|William and Mary]] who beat Beilein for the CAA coach of the year award.<ref name=BNWTH>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4FADC78823F71&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Beilein, Nolan Win Top Honors|access-date=2009-02-25|date=1998-03-10|work=[[Richmond Times-Dispatch]]|author=Markon, John}}</ref> During the NCAA Tournament, Richmond, which was seeded 14th, upset the third-seeded [[1997–98 South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball team|South Carolina]] in the first round of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4FADD5C52ECE2&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Spiders Stun Gamecocks In NCAAs – Richmond Entered Tourney As East Region's 14th Seed|access-date=2009-02-25|date=1998-03-13|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|author=Lipper, Bob}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4294FDC9F55E2&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Richmond, Washington Bounce No. 3, 6 Seeds|access-date=2009-02-25|date=1998-03-13|work=[[Chicago Tribune]]|author=Myslenski, Skip}}</ref>  The Spiders lost their second game in the tournament to the [[1997–98 Washington Huskies men's basketball team|Washington Huskies]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:NPNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4EAD69540671E&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Spiders' Web Snaps – Washington Overpowers Richmond|access-date=2009-02-25|date=1998-03-15|work=[[Daily Press (Virginia)|Daily Press]]|author=Fairbank, Dave}}</ref>  Beilein's career NCAA tournament record was 1–2.
+During the [[1997–98 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|1997–98 season]], A third Beilein player was named conference player of the year in six seasons when Jarod Stevenson was named [[Colonial Athletic Association]] (CAA) Player of the Year. The [[1997–98 Richmond Spiders men's basketball team|1997–98 Spiders]] posted its first winning season since 1993.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4FADA202A11B0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Richmond's Stevenson Is Honored – Senior Forward Player Of Year|access-date=2009-02-25|date=1998-02-27|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|author=O'Connor, John|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075145/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EB4FADA202A11B0%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  The Spiders entered the 1998 CAA tournament as the third seed in the nine-team conference.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4FAD96FD492FF&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Stevenson Leads Spiders To Win – Senior's 33 Points Are A Career Best|access-date=2009-02-25|date=1998-02-24|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|author=O'Connor, John|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075145/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F0EB4FAD96FD492FF%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  The team won the tournament, earning the school a [[1998 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|1998 NCAA tournament]] selection, its first NCAA tournament berth since 1991.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:NPNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4EAD21E801060&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Spider Lock Up Spot In NCAAs – Hampton Tandem Takes Stage In Victory Over Seahawks|access-date=2009-02-25|date=1998-03-02|work=[[Daily Press (Virginia)|Daily Press]]|author=Fairbank, Dave}}</ref>  He won his fourth Coach of the Year award that season.  This one was for the ''[[Richmond Times-Dispatch]]'' Virginia Coach of the Year.  Beilein was selected for the award over [[Charlie Woollum]] of [[The College of William and Mary|William and Mary]] who beat Beilein for the CAA coach of the year award.<ref name=BNWTH>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4FADC78823F71&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Beilein, Nolan Win Top Honors|access-date=2009-02-25|date=1998-03-10|work=[[Richmond Times-Dispatch]]|author=Markon, John}}</ref> During the NCAA Tournament, Richmond, which was seeded 14th, upset the third-seeded [[1997–98 South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball team|South Carolina]] in the first round of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4FADD5C52ECE2&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Spiders Stun Gamecocks In NCAAs – Richmond Entered Tourney As East Region's 14th Seed|access-date=2009-02-25|date=1998-03-13|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|author=Lipper, Bob}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4294FDC9F55E2&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Richmond, Washington Bounce No. 3, 6 Seeds|access-date=2009-02-25|date=1998-03-13|work=[[Chicago Tribune]]|author=Myslenski, Skip}}</ref>  The Spiders lost their second game in the tournament to the [[1997–98 Washington Huskies men's basketball team|Washington Huskies]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:NPNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4EAD69540671E&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Spiders' Web Snaps – Washington Overpowers Richmond|access-date=2009-02-25|date=1998-03-15|work=[[Daily Press (Virginia)|Daily Press]]|author=Fairbank, Dave}}</ref>  Beilein's career NCAA tournament record was 1–2.
 Beilein relied on a nucleus that included two freshmen and two sophomores after two returning starters were removed from the team for disciplinary reason during the [[1998–99 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|1998–99 season]].  The team finished third in the CAA with a 15–11 (10–6 CAA) record.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4FB2514584A3B&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=AA98CDC331574F0ABEAFF732B33DC0B2|title=Beilein Kept Spiders' Ship Afloat|access-date=2010-01-29|date=1999-02-24|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|page=E–7|archive-date=October 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021021132/http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Fiw.newsbank.com%3ANewsBank%3ARTDB&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&rft_dat=0EB4FB2514584A3B&svc_dat=InfoWeb%3Aaggregated5&req_dat=AA98CDC331574F0ABEAFF732B33DC0B2|url-status=live}}</ref>  However, they were upset in the 1999 CAA conference tournament by sixth-seeded cross-town rival {{cbb link|1998|sex=men|team=VCU Rams men's basketball|school=Virginia Commonwealth University |title=Virginia Commonwealth}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4FB260CACD1A1&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=AA98CDC331574F0ABEAFF732B33DC0B2|title=Rams Swat Spiders – VCU Avenges Pair Of Losses To Richmond|access-date=2010-01-29|date=1999-02-27|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|author=O'Connor, John|page=D–1|archive-date=October 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025161819/http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Fiw.newsbank.com%3ANewsBank%3ARTDB&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&rft_dat=0EB4FB260CACD1A1&svc_dat=InfoWeb%3Aaggregated5&req_dat=AA98CDC331574F0ABEAFF732B33DC0B2|url-status=live}}</ref>
-Richmond again earned the third seed in the conference tournament over the course of the [[1999–2000 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|1999–2000 season]].  In the 2000 CAA Conference tournament they ousted number-six {{cbb link|1999|sex=men|team=Old Dominion Monarchs|school=Old Dominion University |title=Old Dominion}} and number-two {{cbb link|1999|sex=men|team=James Madison Dukes|school=James Madison University |title=James Madison}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4FB707AD99B93&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=AA98CDC331574F0ABEAFF732B33DC0B2|title=Richmond Shoots Down Old Dominion With Long-Range Accuracy|access-date=2010-01-29|date=2000-03-05|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|author=O'Connor, John|page=D–1|archive-date=October 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021024641/http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Fiw.newsbank.com%3ANewsBank%3ARTDB&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&rft_dat=0EB4FB707AD99B93&svc_dat=InfoWeb%3Aaggregated5&req_dat=AA98CDC331574F0ABEAFF732B33DC0B2|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4FB70AFD05971&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=AA98CDC331574F0ABEAFF732B33DC0B2|title=Hotshots – Sharp Shooting Triggers Spiders' Win In Semifinal|access-date=2010-01-29|date=2000-03-06|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|author=O'Connor, John|page=C–1|archive-date=October 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025163633/http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Fiw.newsbank.com%3ANewsBank%3ARTDB&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&rft_dat=0EB4FB70AFD05971&svc_dat=InfoWeb%3Aaggregated5&req_dat=AA98CDC331574F0ABEAFF732B33DC0B2|url-status=live}}</ref>  Then with the CAA conference's automatic bid to the [[2000 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|2000 NCAA Tournament]] at stake, Richmond lost to fourth seeded {{cbb link|1999|sex=men|team=UNCW Seahawks|school=University of North Carolina at Wilmington|title=UNC Wilmington}} in the championship game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4FB70DADCD7E8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=AA98CDC331574F0ABEAFF732B33DC0B2|title=Relying On Defense And Dahl, Seahawks Squeezed Spiders|access-date=2010-01-29|date=2000-03-07|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|author=Lipper, Bob|page=E–1|archive-date=October 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021024816/http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Fiw.newsbank.com%3ANewsBank%3ARTDB&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&rft_dat=0EB4FB70DADCD7E8&svc_dat=InfoWeb%3Aaggregated5&req_dat=AA98CDC331574F0ABEAFF732B33DC0B2|url-status=live}}</ref>
+Richmond again earned the third seed in the conference tournament over the course of the [[1999–2000 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|1999–2000 season]].  In the 2000 CAA Conference tournament they ousted number-six {{cbb link|1999|sex=men|team=Old Dominion Monarchs|school=Old Dominion University |title=Old Dominion}} and number-two {{cbb link|1999|sex=men|team=James Madison Dukes|school=James Madison University |title=James Madison}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4FB707AD99B93&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=AA98CDC331574F0ABEAFF732B33DC0B2|title=Richmond Shoots Down Old Dominion With Long-Range Accuracy|access-date=2010-01-29|date=2000-03-05|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|author=O'Connor, John|page=D–1|archive-date=October 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021024641/http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Fiw.newsbank.com%3ANewsBank%3ARTDB&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&rft_dat=0EB4FB707AD99B93&svc_dat=InfoWeb%3Aaggregated5&req_dat=AA98CDC331574F0ABEAFF732B33DC0B2|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4FB70AFD05971&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=AA98CDC331574F0ABEAFF732B33DC0B2|title=Hotshots – Sharp Shooting Triggers Spiders' Win In Semifinal|access-date=2010-01-29|date=2000-03-06|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|author=O'Connor, John|page=C–1|archive-date=October 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025163633/http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Fiw.newsbank.com%3ANewsBank%3ARTDB&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&rft_dat=0EB4FB70AFD05971&svc_dat=InfoWeb%3Aaggregated5&req_dat=AA98CDC331574F0ABEAFF732B33DC0B2|url-status=live}}</ref>  Then with the CAA conference's automatic bid to the [[2000 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|2000 NCAA tournament]] at stake, Richmond lost to fourth seeded {{cbb link|1999|sex=men|team=UNCW Seahawks|school=University of North Carolina at Wilmington|title=UNC Wilmington}} in the championship game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4FB70DADCD7E8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=AA98CDC331574F0ABEAFF732B33DC0B2|title=Relying On Defense And Dahl, Seahawks Squeezed Spiders|access-date=2010-01-29|date=2000-03-07|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|author=Lipper, Bob|page=E–1|archive-date=October 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021024816/http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Fiw.newsbank.com%3ANewsBank%3ARTDB&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&rft_dat=0EB4FB70DADCD7E8&svc_dat=InfoWeb%3Aaggregated5&req_dat=AA98CDC331574F0ABEAFF732B33DC0B2|url-status=live}}</ref>
 During the [[2000–01 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|2000–01 season]], Richmond finished the regular season with a 21–6 record, finishing first in the CAA with a 12–4 record. The Spiders won ten of their final eleven games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4FBB8A3BB9804&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Hot UR Exhibits Dance Fever|access-date=2009-02-25|date=2001-02-28|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|author=O'Connor, John}}</ref>  However, since Richmond was going to change its athletic affiliation from the CAA to the [[Atlantic 10]] the following season, it was ineligible for the 2001 CAA conference tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNWB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF9CDF21567071&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colonial Association Weaves Tangled Web For Beilein's – Spiders|access-date=2009-02-25|date=2001-02-24|work=The Buffalo News|author=Harrington, Mike}}</ref> Only one team from the CAA had ever earned an at large bid to the NCAA tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:VNRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=109E3E2EF3294A32&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=A Spider Or A Patriot?|access-date=2009-02-25|date=2001-03-01|work=[[Daily News-Record]]}}</ref>  The Spiders wound up playing in the [[2001 National Invitation Tournament|2001 NIT]], where they defeated [[West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball|West Virginia]] before losing to [[Dayton Flyers men's basketball|Dayton]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4FBBCB999995C&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Smith Triggers Rom – He Nets 24 Points After Long Layoff|access-date=2009-02-25|date=2001-03-17|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|author=Harris, Mike}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4FBBD4B7D9558&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Flyers Finish Off Spiders – Dayton's Surge Ends UR's Season|access-date=2009-02-25|date=2001-03-20|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|author=Dorr, Vic, Jr.}}</ref>  With one win and one loss Beilein stayed at .500 in the NIT, at 4–4. At the end of the season, Beilein declined an offer to coach at [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights men's basketball|Rutgers]].<ref name=BaWlk/> The victory over West Virginia is credited with being a large part of why Beilein was eventually hired at West Virginia.<ref name=W>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=2323119|title=WVU: The A-10's loss is nation's gain|access-date=2015-11-26|date=2006-02-09|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Forde, Pat|archive-date=November 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117024024/http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=2323119|url-status=live}}</ref>
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 West Virginia defeated {{cbb link|2003|sex=men|team=Rhode Island Rams|school=University of Rhode Island|title=Rhode Island}} in the second game of the tournament by a 79–72 margin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1017F0D4FB0EDF2A&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=WVU making amends. Mountaineers' NITrun establishing confidence again|access-date=2009-02-25|date=2004-03-20|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Cherry, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075510/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F1017F0D4FB0EDF2A%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  The season ended with a 74–53 loss to {{cbb link|2003|sex=men|team=Rutgers Scarlet Knights|school=Rutgers University|title=Rutgers}} in the following game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=101897EA19474294&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Mountaineers upbeat despite loss Program's next step is the NCAA tourney, player says|access-date=2009-02-25|date=2004-03-23|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Cherry, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075437/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F101897EA19474294%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  Beilein's career record in the NIT tournament was 9–6 after this tournament.
-In [[2004–05 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|2004–05]], Beilein's team entered the [[2005 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament|2005 Big East Tournament]] with an 18–9 record as the eighth seed and as a team on the bubble for the [[2005 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|2005 NCAA Tournament]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108C469242F50ACD&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Coaches say WVU belongs in NCAA field|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-09|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Bogaczyk, Jack|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075435/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108C469242F50ACD%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108BF2A73357603D&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Big East Notebook Beilein's not getting his hopes up|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-09|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075451/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108BF2A73357603D%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  The team won its opening-round game against number nine seed Providence 82–59,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108C952758DD7418&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=WVU deals history a serious blow|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-10|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Bogaczyk, Jack|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075542/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108C952758DD7418%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108C47005C68216C&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=First step: clinical Mountaineers' NCAA hopes could hinge on quarterfinal game against Boston College today|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-10|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075513/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108C47005C68216C%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> its second-round game against number one seed [[2004–05 Boston College Eagles men's basketball team|Boston College]] 78–72,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108C95281BE6E0F7&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Ill Sally lays down but the rest of Mountaineers come to rescue|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-11|work=Charleston Daily Mail|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075513/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108C95281BE6E0F7%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108C95963A46F1E4&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Big East Quarterfinals – West Virginia 78, Boston College 72 Big Money in the Big Apple Pittsnogle's clutch work should clinch WVU's NCAA berth|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-11|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075527/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108C95963A46F1E4%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> and its third-round game against number four [[2004–05 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team|Villanova]] 78–72.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108D910292675E90&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Beilein downplays factor of four games in four days|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-12|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075529/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108D910292675E90%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108D91029126E7A5&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Three-game run stunning even Mountaineers Notebook|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-12|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075528/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108D91029126E7A5%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  West Virginia lost the conference tournament finals to [[2004–05 Syracuse Orange men's basketball team|Syracuse]] 68–59,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108D910399BC889B&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Big East Finals – Syracuse 68, West Virginia 59 NO HOOSI-EER FINISH Mountaineers' title bid comes up short – NCAA seed due today|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-13|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075626/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108D910399BC889B%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> but it earned a seven seed in the NCAA tournament against number ten seed {{cbb link|2004|sex=men|team=Creighton Bluejays|school=Creighton University|title=Creighton}} of the [[Missouri Valley Conference]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108DF05CD3CF993D&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Commentary NCAA Tournament foe Creighton similar to West Virginia|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-14|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Cherry, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075527/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108DF05CD3CF993D%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108DF05CD63C0500&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NCAA Tournament Mountaineers have played better foes NCAA Tournament foe Creighton similar to West Virginia|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-14|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Cherry, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075529/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108DF05CD63C0500%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108DF0D5F1302D8F&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Creighton players much like WVU's|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-14|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075531/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108DF0D5F1302D8F%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  The loss gave Beilein his fifth loss in as many games against his mentor Syracuse coach [[Jim Boeheim]], who had helped him acquire each of his first three Division I coaching positions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:HRNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10D99A5432587BF0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=WVU's Beilein falls to mentor // Syracuse's Boeheim 5–0 against longtime friend|access-date=2009-02-27|date=2005-03-13|work=[[The Patriot-News]]|author=Jones, David|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075713/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F10D99A5432587BF0%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> In the NCAA tournament, West Virginia beat Creighton 63–61 with a defensive stop and fast break dunk in the final five seconds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108F347E5139D820&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=WVU 'comfortable' as underdogs|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-18|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Cherry, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075546/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108F347E5139D820%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108F3488B8CD7B2A&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NCAA Tournament – West Virginia 63, Creighton 61 A perfect ending Sally's slam sends WVU to 2nd round|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-18|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075532/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108F3488B8CD7B2A%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  West Virginia then defeated the number two seed [[2004–05 Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball team|Wake Forest]] team led by [[Chris Paul]] in double overtime 111–105.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10901090AEAD3ED7&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=The night Cleveland was really rocked|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-20|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Vingle, Mitch|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075609/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F10901090AEAD3ED7%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=109010905C06FD64&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Wake's Prosser once turned down Pitt job|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-20|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075553/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F109010905C06FD64%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=109010906AAC47FE&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Umpires, Starkey, Beilein, Nottingham, Withrow|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-20|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Wells, Danny|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075552/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F109010906AAC47FE%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> In the Sweet Sixteen round, West Virginia defeated [[Bobby Knight]]'s number six seeded [[2004–05 Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball team|Texas Tech]] 65–60.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1091354E40A41A65&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Dreams aren't even this good|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-25|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Bogaczyk, Jack|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075552/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F1091354E40A41A65%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=109135569659F4BF&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=West Virginia 65, Texas Tech 60 Sweet to elite Win puts WVU in regional title game|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-25|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075555/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F109135569659F4BF%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  In the elite eight round, they lost 93–85 in overtime to Rick Pitino's number four seeded [[2004–05 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team|Louisville]], who were led by [[Taquan Dean]] and [[Larry O'Bannon]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10922ED796FB4041&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=12½ shining minutes First-half stretch a thing of beauty for Mountaineers|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-27|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075610/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F10922ED796FB4041%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10922ED76C52F28D&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NCAA Albuquerque Regional Final – Louisville 93, West Virginia 85, OT Clock strikes 12 WVU bid for Final Four fizzles in overtime|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-27|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075609/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F10922ED76C52F28D%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  With the three wins in 2005, Beilein raised his career NCAA Tournament record to 4–3.
+In [[2004–05 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|2004–05]], Beilein's team entered the [[2005 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament|2005 Big East Tournament]] with an 18–9 record as the eighth seed and as a team on the bubble for the [[2005 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|2005 NCAA tournament]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108C469242F50ACD&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Coaches say WVU belongs in NCAA field|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-09|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Bogaczyk, Jack|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075435/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108C469242F50ACD%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108BF2A73357603D&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Big East Notebook Beilein's not getting his hopes up|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-09|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075451/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108BF2A73357603D%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  The team won its opening-round game against number nine seed Providence 82–59,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108C952758DD7418&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=WVU deals history a serious blow|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-10|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Bogaczyk, Jack|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075542/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108C952758DD7418%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108C47005C68216C&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=First step: clinical Mountaineers' NCAA hopes could hinge on quarterfinal game against Boston College today|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-10|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075513/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108C47005C68216C%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> its second-round game against number one seed [[2004–05 Boston College Eagles men's basketball team|Boston College]] 78–72,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108C95281BE6E0F7&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Ill Sally lays down but the rest of Mountaineers come to rescue|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-11|work=Charleston Daily Mail|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075513/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108C95281BE6E0F7%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108C95963A46F1E4&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Big East Quarterfinals – West Virginia 78, Boston College 72 Big Money in the Big Apple Pittsnogle's clutch work should clinch WVU's NCAA berth|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-11|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075527/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108C95963A46F1E4%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> and its third-round game against number four [[2004–05 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team|Villanova]] 78–72.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108D910292675E90&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Beilein downplays factor of four games in four days|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-12|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075529/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108D910292675E90%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108D91029126E7A5&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Three-game run stunning even Mountaineers Notebook|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-12|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075528/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108D91029126E7A5%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  West Virginia lost the conference tournament finals to [[2004–05 Syracuse Orange men's basketball team|Syracuse]] 68–59,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108D910399BC889B&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Big East Finals – Syracuse 68, West Virginia 59 NO HOOSI-EER FINISH Mountaineers' title bid comes up short – NCAA seed due today|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-13|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075626/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108D910399BC889B%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> but it earned a seven seed in the NCAA tournament against number ten seed {{cbb link|2004|sex=men|team=Creighton Bluejays|school=Creighton University|title=Creighton}} of the [[Missouri Valley Conference]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108DF05CD3CF993D&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Commentary NCAA Tournament foe Creighton similar to West Virginia|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-14|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Cherry, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075527/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108DF05CD3CF993D%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108DF05CD63C0500&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NCAA Tournament Mountaineers have played better foes NCAA Tournament foe Creighton similar to West Virginia|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-14|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Cherry, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075529/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108DF05CD63C0500%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108DF0D5F1302D8F&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Creighton players much like WVU's|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-14|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075531/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108DF0D5F1302D8F%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  The loss gave Beilein his fifth loss in as many games against his mentor Syracuse coach [[Jim Boeheim]], who had helped him acquire each of his first three Division I coaching positions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:HRNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10D99A5432587BF0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=WVU's Beilein falls to mentor // Syracuse's Boeheim 5–0 against longtime friend|access-date=2009-02-27|date=2005-03-13|work=[[The Patriot-News]]|author=Jones, David|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075713/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F10D99A5432587BF0%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> In the NCAA tournament, West Virginia beat Creighton 63–61 with a defensive stop and fast break dunk in the final five seconds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108F347E5139D820&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=WVU 'comfortable' as underdogs|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-18|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Cherry, Mike|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075546/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108F347E5139D820%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=108F3488B8CD7B2A&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NCAA Tournament – West Virginia 63, Creighton 61 A perfect ending Sally's slam sends WVU to 2nd round|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-18|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075532/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F108F3488B8CD7B2A%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  West Virginia then defeated the number two seed [[2004–05 Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball team|Wake Forest]] team led by [[Chris Paul]] in double overtime 111–105.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10901090AEAD3ED7&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=The night Cleveland was really rocked|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-20|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Vingle, Mitch|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075609/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F10901090AEAD3ED7%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=109010905C06FD64&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Wake's Prosser once turned down Pitt job|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-20|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075553/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F109010905C06FD64%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=109010906AAC47FE&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Umpires, Starkey, Beilein, Nottingham, Withrow|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-20|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Wells, Danny|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075552/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F109010906AAC47FE%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> In the Sweet Sixteen round, West Virginia defeated [[Bobby Knight]]'s number six seeded [[2004–05 Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball team|Texas Tech]] 65–60.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1091354E40A41A65&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Dreams aren't even this good|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-25|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Bogaczyk, Jack|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075552/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F1091354E40A41A65%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=109135569659F4BF&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=West Virginia 65, Texas Tech 60 Sweet to elite Win puts WVU in regional title game|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-25|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075555/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F109135569659F4BF%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  In the elite eight round, they lost 93–85 in overtime to Rick Pitino's number four seeded [[2004–05 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team|Louisville]], who were led by [[Taquan Dean]] and [[Larry O'Bannon]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10922ED796FB4041&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=12½ shining minutes First-half stretch a thing of beauty for Mountaineers|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-27|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075610/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F10922ED796FB4041%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10922ED76C52F28D&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NCAA Albuquerque Regional Final – Louisville 93, West Virginia 85, OT Clock strikes 12 WVU bid for Final Four fizzles in overtime|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2005-03-27|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075609/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F10922ED76C52F28D%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  With the three wins in 2005, Beilein raised his career NCAA Tournament record to 4–3.
-During the [[2005–06 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|2005–06 season]], West Virginia won its first eight Big East conference games and entered the top ten in the [[2005–06 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings|2005–06]] national rankings in February.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10FA020E0E808A28&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=WVU shakes off Bearcats, goes to 8–0|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-02-05|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075554/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F10FA020E0E808A28%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=WcT1iCP>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:HHDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10FADE3083D36E60&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=WVU cracks Top 10 in Coaches Poll|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-02-07|work=[[The Herald-Dispatch]]|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075654/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F10FADE3083D36E60%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  It was the first time West Virginia had ranked in the top ten in the [[Coaches' Poll]], which had been created in 1993.<ref name=WcT1iCP/>  They were the final unbeaten team in conference play.<ref name=WcT1iCP/>  After the strong start, the team lost four of its next five games to fall to 9–4 in conference play.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10FF38B5DA6FD668&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Just like clockwork ... Orange Mountaineers once again have trouble in the post against taller foe|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-02-21|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Bogaczyk, Jack|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075556/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F10FF38B5DA6FD668%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10FEDEEAD4475478&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Syracuse 60, West Virginia 58 WVU runs out of juice Syracuse hands No. 14 Mountaineers another Big East loss|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-02-21|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075733/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F10FEDEEAD4475478%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  They won their next two games to clinch a first-round bye in the [[2006 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament|2006 Big East Tournament]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=110185F8B4E0D5B0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=High drama WVU earns first-round bye in Big East Tournament|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-02-28|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Beckner, Andrew J.|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075611/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F110185F8B4E0D5B0%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1101367C3848F750&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=West Virginia 67, Pittsburgh 62 Sweet sendoff Seniors shine in final game at Coliseum|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-02-28|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075617/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F1101367C3848F750%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  With seemingly little to play for,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CNPB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11021B0DADB70C78&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=West Va. Focused On Bearcats – Mountaineers Seek Tourney Momentum|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-03|work=[[The Cincinnati Post]]|author=Rosecrans, C. Trent|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075610/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F11021B0DADB70C78%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> they lost their regular season finale to finish with a 20–9 (11–5 Big East) regular season record.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:PPGB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1102B543C4926130&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title='Cats Meow – Cincinnati Upsets No. 16 WVU, 78–75 Hopes For NCAA Bid|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-05|work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|author=Kay, Joe|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075627/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F1102B543C4926130%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> West Virginia lost its quarterfinal round game in the conference tournament to [[2005–06 Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team|Pitt]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=110496ED4545BB40&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=It's one and done for the Mountaineers, Pittsburgh eliminates West Virginia from Big East Tournament|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-10|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Beckner, Andrew J.|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075624/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F110496ED4545BB40%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1104970EADEDD7D0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Quick exit for WVU Pittsburgh dumps Mountaineers 68–57|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-10|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075623/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F1104970EADEDD7D0%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> and earned a number six seed in the [[2006 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|2006 NCAA Tournament]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1105CAFEF47156B8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Strained stomach muscles won't keep Gansey out|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-13|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Beckner, Andrew J.|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075624/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F1105CAFEF47156B8%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1105CAFEF47156B8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NCAA Tourney – WVU vs. Southern Illinois, Auburn Hills, Mich., Friday WVU No. 6, draws S. Illinois Beilein prefers playing an unfamiliar opponent|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-13|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075623/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F1105CAFEF47156B8%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  West Virginia won its opening weekend games against number eleven seed {{cbb link|2005|sex=men|team=Southern Illinois Salukis|school=Southern Illinois University Carbondale|title=Southern Illinois}} and the number fourteen seed {{cbb link|2005|sex=men|team=Northwestern State Demons|school=Northwestern State University|title=Northwestern State Demons}} by 64–46 and 67–54 margins, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1107DE01131DAD40&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NCAA tournament – West Virginia 64, Southern Illinois 46 Turning up the 'D' Mountaineers accept challenge, move to second round|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-18|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075625/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F1107DE01131DAD40%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11081CC08EEF8068&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=WVU's 1–3–1 'only part of it'|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-20|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Bogaczyk, Jack|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075628/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F11081CC08EEF8068%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11081CD74D1BF8E8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NCAA Tournament – West Virginia 67, Northwestern State 54 Mountaineers march on WVU survives physical test from Northwestern State to reach Sweet 16|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-20|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075625/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F11081CD74D1BF8E8%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  West Virginia then lost in the Sweet Sixteen round to the number two seed [[2005–06 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team|Texas Longhorns]] in a wild finish that saw West Virginia erase a five-point deficit in the final fourteen seconds only to lose the game on a buzzer-beater.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=110A2C1E47D6CA48&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Gansey adds new member to fan club|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-24|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Bogaczyk, Jack|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075625/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F110A2C1E47D6CA48%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11092BD142693BB8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NCAA Regional semifinals – Texas 74, West Virginia 71 Beaten at the buzzer Last-second 3-pointer sinks Mountaineers|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-24|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075626/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F11092BD142693BB8%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=110A2C1E2C2B1930&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=For Mountaineers, the end is all about sweat, blood and tears|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-24|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Bogaczyk, Jack|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075626/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F110A2C1E2C2B1930%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  The two wins helped Beilein raise his NCAA tournament record to 6–4.
+During the [[2005–06 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|2005–06 season]], West Virginia won its first eight Big East conference games and entered the top ten in the [[2005–06 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings|2005–06]] national rankings in February.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10FA020E0E808A28&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=WVU shakes off Bearcats, goes to 8–0|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-02-05|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075554/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F10FA020E0E808A28%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=WcT1iCP>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:HHDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10FADE3083D36E60&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=WVU cracks Top 10 in Coaches Poll|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-02-07|work=[[The Herald-Dispatch]]|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075654/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F10FADE3083D36E60%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  It was the first time West Virginia had ranked in the top ten in the [[Coaches' Poll]], which had been created in 1993.<ref name=WcT1iCP/>  They were the final unbeaten team in conference play.<ref name=WcT1iCP/>  After the strong start, the team lost four of its next five games to fall to 9–4 in conference play.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10FF38B5DA6FD668&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Just like clockwork ... Orange Mountaineers once again have trouble in the post against taller foe|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-02-21|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Bogaczyk, Jack|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075556/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F10FF38B5DA6FD668%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10FEDEEAD4475478&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Syracuse 60, West Virginia 58 WVU runs out of juice Syracuse hands No. 14 Mountaineers another Big East loss|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-02-21|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075733/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F10FEDEEAD4475478%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  They won their next two games to clinch a first-round bye in the [[2006 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament|2006 Big East Tournament]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=110185F8B4E0D5B0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=High drama WVU earns first-round bye in Big East Tournament|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-02-28|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Beckner, Andrew J.|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075611/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F110185F8B4E0D5B0%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1101367C3848F750&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=West Virginia 67, Pittsburgh 62 Sweet sendoff Seniors shine in final game at Coliseum|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-02-28|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075617/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F1101367C3848F750%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  With seemingly little to play for,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CNPB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11021B0DADB70C78&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=West Va. Focused On Bearcats – Mountaineers Seek Tourney Momentum|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-03|work=[[The Cincinnati Post]]|author=Rosecrans, C. Trent|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075610/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F11021B0DADB70C78%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> they lost their regular season finale to finish with a 20–9 (11–5 Big East) regular season record.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:PPGB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1102B543C4926130&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title='Cats Meow – Cincinnati Upsets No. 16 WVU, 78–75 Hopes For NCAA Bid|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-05|work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|author=Kay, Joe|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075627/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F1102B543C4926130%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> West Virginia lost its quarterfinal round game in the conference tournament to [[2005–06 Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team|Pitt]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=110496ED4545BB40&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=It's one and done for the Mountaineers, Pittsburgh eliminates West Virginia from Big East Tournament|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-10|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Beckner, Andrew J.|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075624/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F110496ED4545BB40%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1104970EADEDD7D0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Quick exit for WVU Pittsburgh dumps Mountaineers 68–57|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-10|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075623/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F1104970EADEDD7D0%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> and earned a number six seed in the [[2006 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|2006 NCAA tournament]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1105CAFEF47156B8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Strained stomach muscles won't keep Gansey out|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-13|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Beckner, Andrew J.|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075624/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F1105CAFEF47156B8%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1105CAFEF47156B8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NCAA Tourney – WVU vs. Southern Illinois, Auburn Hills, Mich., Friday WVU No. 6, draws S. Illinois Beilein prefers playing an unfamiliar opponent|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-13|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075623/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F1105CAFEF47156B8%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  West Virginia won its opening weekend games against number eleven seed {{cbb link|2005|sex=men|team=Southern Illinois Salukis|school=Southern Illinois University Carbondale|title=Southern Illinois}} and the number fourteen seed {{cbb link|2005|sex=men|team=Northwestern State Demons|school=Northwestern State University|title=Northwestern State Demons}} by 64–46 and 67–54 margins, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1107DE01131DAD40&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NCAA tournament – West Virginia 64, Southern Illinois 46 Turning up the 'D' Mountaineers accept challenge, move to second round|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-18|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075625/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F1107DE01131DAD40%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11081CC08EEF8068&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=WVU's 1–3–1 'only part of it'|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-20|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Bogaczyk, Jack|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075628/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F11081CC08EEF8068%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11081CD74D1BF8E8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NCAA Tournament – West Virginia 67, Northwestern State 54 Mountaineers march on WVU survives physical test from Northwestern State to reach Sweet 16|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-20|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075625/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F11081CD74D1BF8E8%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  West Virginia then lost in the Sweet Sixteen round to the number two seed [[2005–06 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team|Texas Longhorns]] in a wild finish that saw West Virginia erase a five-point deficit in the final fourteen seconds only to lose the game on a buzzer-beater.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=110A2C1E47D6CA48&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Gansey adds new member to fan club|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-24|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Bogaczyk, Jack|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075625/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F110A2C1E47D6CA48%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11092BD142693BB8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NCAA Regional semifinals – Texas 74, West Virginia 71 Beaten at the buzzer Last-second 3-pointer sinks Mountaineers|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-24|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075626/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F11092BD142693BB8%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=110A2C1E2C2B1930&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=For Mountaineers, the end is all about sweat, blood and tears|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2006-03-24|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Bogaczyk, Jack|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075626/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F110A2C1E2C2B1930%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  The two wins helped Beilein raise his NCAA tournament record to 6–4.
 During the [[2006–07 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|2006–07 season]], WVU finished the regular season with a 21–8 (9–7 Big East) record to earn the number seven seed in the [[2007 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament|2007 Big East Tournament]].  In the first round of the tournament, they defeated the number ten seed {{cbb link|2006|sex=men|team=Providence Friars|school=Providence College|title=Providence}} 92–79 making a Big East Tournament record 17 three-point shots.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=117C1FE7F175C610&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Big East Tournament – West Virginia 92, Providence 79 Closing in on NCAAs Win enhances WVU's hopes for Big Dance|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2007-03-08|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075626/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F117C1FE7F175C610%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=117C8FCD6B7997C8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=WVU Notebook WVU's Smith provides valuable time|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2007-03-08|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Beckner, Andrew J.|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075627/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F117C8FCD6B7997C8%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  They lost to the second-seeded [[2006–07 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team|Louisville Cardinals]], 82–71, in double overtime.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=117C8FD9313B7C30&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Bubble burst? WVU falls to Louisville in 2 OTs 82–71|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2007-03-09|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075629/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F117C8FD9313B7C30%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=117C8FCDE492C330&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Despite tough loss, Mountaineers have 'done enough', WVU will await Sunday's selections to discover NCAA fate|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2007-03-09|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Beckner, Andrew J.|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075628/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F117C8FCDE492C330%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  Their 22–9 record earned them a top seed in the 32-team [[2007 National Invitation Tournament|2007 NIT]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=117E2B575A263E90&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=WVU denied NCAA tourney bid bMountaineers settle for top seed in NIT|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2007-03-12|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075629/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F117E2B575A263E90%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=117DBFF41C7BF630&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Mountianeers one of 97, WVU happy to be one of the teams still playing|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2007-03-12|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Beckner, Andrew J.|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075629/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F117DBFF41C7BF630%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  As the number one seed, West Virginia was able to play its first three games at home where it defeated the {{cbb link|2006|sex=men|team=Delaware State Hornets|school=Delaware State University|title=Delaware State Hornets}} 74–50,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=117E2B5884332A30&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=West Virginia 74, Delaware 50 Easy does it for WVU Mountaineers have no trouble in NIT opener|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2007-03-14|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075647/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F117E2B5884332A30%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=117E6BDD4D8428C8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Ruoff leads WVU to NIT victory|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2007-03-14|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Beckner, Andrew J.|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075649/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F117E6BDD4D8428C8%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> {{cbb link|2006|sex=men|team=Massachusetts Minutemen|school=University of Massachusetts|title=UMass}} team 90–77,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:PPGB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=117E9E139E1D7CE8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Young Shots Down Records – Scores 31 Points As Mountaineers Advance|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2007-03-16|work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|author=Finder, Chuck|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075704/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F117E9E139E1D7CE8%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> and {{cbb link|2006|sex=men|team=North Carolina State Wolfpack|school=North Carolina State University|title=NC State}} 71–60.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11806427F2D93640&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NIT – West Virginia 71, North Carolina State 66 Going back to the Garden Win puts WVU in Final Four of NIT|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2007-03-21|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075647/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F11806427F2D93640%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1180B777C44867B0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Teams treat fans to a college basketball thriller|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2007-03-21|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Bogaczyk, Jack|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075734/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F1180B777C44867B0%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  Before West Virginia started play in the semifinals in New York, rumors started that Beilein would take the Michigan job after the season ended.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=118056FBD45E9598&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Kruger says Michigan hasn't contacted him|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2007-03-21|work=[[The Detroit News]]|author=Lacy, Eric|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075647/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F118056FBD45E9598%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  In the semifinal contest against [[2006–07 Mississippi State Bulldogs men's basketball team|Mississippi State]], they won 63–62 on a last-minute shot by Darris Nichols after recovering from a 14-point second-half deficit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1182B22ACEA9EBE8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NIT – West Virginia 63, Mississippi State 62 WVU at the buzzer Nichols' 3 lifts Mountaineers to NIT finals|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2007-03-28|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075750/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F1182B22ACEA9EBE8%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11831C079C733018&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=It's Nichols' night Clutch 3-point shot puts WVU in NIT finals|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2007-03-28|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Beckner, Andrew J.|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075649/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F11831C079C733018%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> The day before the championship game, Beilein was announced as one of three finalists (along with [[Kevin Stallings]] and [[Chris Lowery]]) for the Michigan Wolverines' head coaching job.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:AARB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1183593EF043ED30&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=U-M narrows its search to 3|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2007-03-30|work=[[Ann Arbor News]]|author=Fenno, Nathan|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075649/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F1183593EF043ED30%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref> In the championship game, WVU defeated [[2006–07 Clemson Tigers men's basketball team|Clemson]] 78–73.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CIZB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11837652ECB63290&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NIT Championship – West Virginia 78, Clemson 73 WVU NIT champions Young finishes with 24 points, MVP award|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2007-03-30|work=Charleston Gazette|author=Hickman, Dave|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075740/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F11837652ECB63290%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CDMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11837649F5E9D588&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Patience pays off for Summers|access-date=2009-02-26|date=2007-03-30|work=Charleston Daily Mail|author=Beckner, Andrew J.|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075649/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F11837649F5E9D588%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  The five wins raised Beilein's NIT career record to 14–6.
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 On April 3, 2007, the [[University of Michigan]] announced that it had hired Beilein to fill its coaching vacancy. He replaced [[Tommy Amaker]], who was fired after failing to reach the NCAA Tournament in his six seasons.  Beilein inherited a [[Big Ten Conference]] team that was in the final year of a scholarship reduction due to the involvement of former players in the [[University of Michigan basketball scandal|Ed Martin scandal]], in which NCAA rules had been violated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://works.bepress.com/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=glenn_wong|title=The NCAA's Infractions Appeals Committee: Recent Case History (and Now a New Chapter?)|access-date=2009-03-14|publisher=[[Berkeley Electronic Press]]|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075643/https://works.bepress.com/glenn_wong/2/|url-status=live}}</ref>  The team struggled to a 10–22 (5–13) record during the [[2007–08 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|2007–08 season]].
-Beilein's second Michigan team, the [[2008–09 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|2008–09 Wolverines]] took a significant step forward. On November 20, the unranked Wolverines upset #4-ranked [[2008–09 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team|UCLA]], recording their first win over a top-five team in eleven years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=283250130|title=Sims, Harris help Michigan pull off upset vs. No. 4 UCLA|access-date=2008-11-22|date=2008-11-20|work=[[ESPN.com]]|archive-date=December 7, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081207100003/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=283250130|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/21/sports/ncaabasketball/21garden.html|title=A So-So Win for Duke; An Upset for Michigan|access-date=2008-12-23|date=2008-11-20|work=[[The New York Times]]|author=Robinson, Joshua|archive-date=January 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106061105/http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/21/sports/ncaabasketball/21garden.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 6, Michigan posted its second win of the season over a top-five opponent in a rematch against #4 ranked [[2008–09 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team|Duke]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=283410130|title=Sims scores career-high 28 as Michigan limits Duke's outside effectiveness|access-date=2008-12-23|date=2008-12-06|publisher=ESPN|archive-date=December 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208141449/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=283410130|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/sports/ncaabasketball/07hoops.html|title=Michigan Topples No. 4 Duke for Second Upset in Two Weeks|access-date=2008-12-23|date=2008-12-06|work=The New York Times|archive-date=January 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106041705/http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/sports/ncaabasketball/07hoops.html|url-status=live}}</ref>  The Wolverines reached the [[2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings|top 25]] in the national rankings on December 22, its first appearance since the February 6, 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=12548F8524B585A0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Wolverines fete ranking with rout|access-date=2008-12-23|date=2009-04-10|work=[[Detroit News]]|author=Gerstner, Joanne C.|archive-date=May 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502112341/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F12548F8524B585A0%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  On February 26, Michigan defeated the #16-ranked [[2008–09 Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team|Purdue]] team 87–78, raising its record to 3–4 against ranked opponents on the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=290570130|title=Sims' 29 help Michigan keep NCAA hopes alive|access-date=2009-02-27|date=2009-02-26|publisher=ESPN|archive-date=March 2, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090302042258/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=290570130|url-status=live}}</ref> At the conclusion of the [[2008–09 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season|2008–09 Big Ten season]], Michigan was given a seven seed in the [[2009 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament|2009 Big Ten Tournament]]. A win over [[2008-09 Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team|Iowa]] in the Big Ten Tournament on March 12 was the Wolverines' twentieth of the season. With that win, Beilein had achieved a 20-win season at seven different schools, including four at the Division I level (Canisius, Richmond, West Virginia, Michigan).<ref name=JBUM/> Three days later, Beilein's Wolverines earned a bid to the [[2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|2009 NCAA Tournament]], the school's first appearance in 11 years. There, tenth-seeded Michigan defeated the seventh-seeded [[2008–09 Clemson Tigers men's basketball team|Clemson Tigers]] 62–59<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=294000042|title=Michigan upsets Clemson in first NCAA tournament game in 11 years|access-date=2009-03-20|date=2009-03-19|publisher=ESPN|archive-date=March 27, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090327022940/http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=294000042|url-status=live}}</ref> before losing in the second round to [[2008-09 Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team|Oklahoma]] 73–63.<ref name=N7O7M6>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=294000044|title=No. 7 Oklahoma 73, Michigan 63 (recap)|access-date=2009-03-22|date=2009-03-21|publisher=ESPN|archive-date=March 23, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090323224402/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=294000044|url-status=live}}</ref>
+Beilein's second Michigan team, the [[2008–09 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|2008–09 Wolverines]] took a significant step forward. On November 20, the unranked Wolverines upset #4-ranked [[2008–09 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team|UCLA]], recording their first win over a top-five team in eleven years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=283250130|title=Sims, Harris help Michigan pull off upset vs. No. 4 UCLA|access-date=2008-11-22|date=2008-11-20|work=[[ESPN.com]]|archive-date=December 7, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081207100003/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=283250130|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/21/sports/ncaabasketball/21garden.html|title=A So-So Win for Duke; An Upset for Michigan|access-date=2008-12-23|date=2008-11-20|work=[[The New York Times]]|author=Robinson, Joshua|archive-date=January 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106061105/http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/21/sports/ncaabasketball/21garden.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 6, Michigan posted its second win of the season over a top-five opponent in a rematch against #4 ranked [[2008–09 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team|Duke]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=283410130|title=Sims scores career-high 28 as Michigan limits Duke's outside effectiveness|access-date=2008-12-23|date=2008-12-06|publisher=ESPN|archive-date=December 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208141449/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=283410130|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/sports/ncaabasketball/07hoops.html|title=Michigan Topples No. 4 Duke for Second Upset in Two Weeks|access-date=2008-12-23|date=2008-12-06|work=The New York Times|archive-date=January 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106041705/http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/sports/ncaabasketball/07hoops.html|url-status=live}}</ref>  The Wolverines reached the [[2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings|top 25]] in the national rankings on December 22, its first appearance since the February 6, 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=12548F8524B585A0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Wolverines fete ranking with rout|access-date=2008-12-23|date=2009-04-10|work=[[Detroit News]]|author=Gerstner, Joanne C.|archive-date=May 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502112341/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/user/login?destination=document-view%3Fp%3DAWNB%26docref%3Dnews%2F12548F8524B585A0%26f%3Dbasic|url-status=live}}</ref>  On February 26, Michigan defeated the #16-ranked [[2008–09 Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team|Purdue]] team 87–78, raising its record to 3–4 against ranked opponents on the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=290570130|title=Sims' 29 help Michigan keep NCAA hopes alive|access-date=2009-02-27|date=2009-02-26|publisher=ESPN|archive-date=March 2, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090302042258/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=290570130|url-status=live}}</ref> At the conclusion of the [[2008–09 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season|2008–09 Big Ten season]], Michigan was given a seven seed in the [[2009 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament|2009 Big Ten Tournament]]. A win over [[2008-09 Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team|Iowa]] in the Big Ten Tournament on March 12 was the Wolverines' twentieth of the season. With that win, Beilein had achieved a 20-win season at seven different schools, including four at the Division I level (Canisius, Richmond, West Virginia, Michigan).<ref name=JBUM/> Three days later, Beilein's Wolverines earned a bid to the [[2009 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|2009 NCAA tournament]], the school's first appearance in 11 years. There, tenth-seeded Michigan defeated the seventh-seeded [[2008–09 Clemson Tigers men's basketball team|Clemson Tigers]] 62–59<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=294000042|title=Michigan upsets Clemson in first NCAA tournament game in 11 years|access-date=2009-03-20|date=2009-03-19|publisher=ESPN|archive-date=March 27, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090327022940/http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=294000042|url-status=live}}</ref> before losing in the second round to [[2008-09 Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team|Oklahoma]] 73–63.<ref name=N7O7M6>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=294000044|title=No. 7 Oklahoma 73, Michigan 63 (recap)|access-date=2009-03-22|date=2009-03-21|publisher=ESPN|archive-date=March 23, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090323224402/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=294000044|url-status=live}}</ref>
 ====First title run (2010–2014)====
-The [[2010–11 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|2010–11 team]] was not expected to be very successful, projected by the ''[[Detroit News]]'' to finish 10th in the 11-team conference.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=detnews&page=cbask/previews/2010/file.aspx?f=bigten |title=Archived copy |website=64.246.64.33 |access-date=25 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110705183934/http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=detnews&page=cbask/previews/2010/file.aspx?f=bigten |archive-date=5 July 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> After starting the conference schedule with a 1–6 record the team won eight of its last 11 games, including two games against Michigan State (its first season sweep against them in 14 years), to finish tied for fourth in the conference with a 9–9 record.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310640130|title=Michigan beats Michigan State for second time this season|access-date=2011-03-06|date=2011-03-05|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=March 8, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110308204905/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310640130|url-status=live}}</ref> The victory at [[2010–11 Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team|Michigan State]] was Michigan's first since 1997.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310270127|title=Michigan beats Michigan State in East Lansing for first time since 1997|access-date=2011-02-25|date=2011-01-27|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=February 28, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110228122558/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310270127|url-status=live}}</ref>   In the [[2011 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament|Big Ten Tournament]], Michigan's win over Illinois gave Beilein his second 20-win season at Michigan, in his 1,000th game as a head coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031111aad.html|title=Postgame Notes: Michigan 60, Illinois 55|work=mgoblue.com|access-date=March 12, 2011|archive-date=April 1, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110401053453/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031111aad.html|url-status=live}}</ref> As a #8 seed in the [[2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|2011 NCAA Tournament]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6212994|title=2011 NCAA tournament selections|access-date=2011-03-13|date=2011-03-13|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=March 14, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110314205313/http://espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6212994|url-status=live}}</ref> Michigan defeated [[2010–11 Tennessee Volunteers basketball team|Tennessee]] 75–45, establishing two [[NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship|NCAA Tournament]] records: the largest victory margin by an eight seed, and becoming the first team to ever win a tournament game without making a [[free throw]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310770130|title=Michigan catches fire to start second half in rout of Tennessee|access-date=2011-03-18|date=2011-03-18|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=March 20, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110320014822/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310770130|url-status=live}}</ref> Michigan won by its third-largest margin in its NCAA tournament history (second-most if vacated games are excluded), and the game marked the ninth straight time that John Beilein led a team to victory in its first game of a postseason tournament (5 NCAA and 4 NIT).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031811aaq.html|title=Postgame Notes: Michigan 75, Tennessee 45|access-date=2011-03-18|date=2011-03-18|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue|author=Wyrot, Tom|archive-date=April 1, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110401040823/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031811aaq.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the next round the Wolverines lost to #1-seeded Duke, 73–71, missing a potential game-tying shot in the final seconds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310790150|title=Blue Devils outlast Michigan to reach Sweet 16, give Mike Krzyzewski win No. 900|access-date=2011-03-24|date=2011-03-20|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=March 23, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110323111046/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310790150|url-status=live}}</ref>
+The [[2010–11 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|2010–11 team]] was not expected to be very successful, projected by the ''[[Detroit News]]'' to finish 10th in the 11-team conference.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=detnews&page=cbask/previews/2010/file.aspx?f=bigten |title=Archived copy |website=64.246.64.33 |access-date=25 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110705183934/http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=detnews&page=cbask/previews/2010/file.aspx?f=bigten |archive-date=5 July 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> After starting the conference schedule with a 1–6 record the team won eight of its last 11 games, including two games against Michigan State (its first season sweep against them in 14 years), to finish tied for fourth in the conference with a 9–9 record.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310640130|title=Michigan beats Michigan State for second time this season|access-date=2011-03-06|date=2011-03-05|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=March 8, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110308204905/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310640130|url-status=live}}</ref> The victory at [[2010–11 Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team|Michigan State]] was Michigan's first since 1997.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310270127|title=Michigan beats Michigan State in East Lansing for first time since 1997|access-date=2011-02-25|date=2011-01-27|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=February 28, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110228122558/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310270127|url-status=live}}</ref>   In the [[2011 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament|Big Ten Tournament]], Michigan's win over Illinois gave Beilein his second 20-win season at Michigan, in his 1,000th game as a head coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031111aad.html|title=Postgame Notes: Michigan 60, Illinois 55|work=mgoblue.com|access-date=March 12, 2011|archive-date=April 1, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110401053453/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031111aad.html|url-status=live}}</ref> As a #8 seed in the [[2011 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|2011 NCAA tournament]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6212994|title=2011 NCAA tournament selections|access-date=2011-03-13|date=2011-03-13|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=March 14, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110314205313/http://espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6212994|url-status=live}}</ref> Michigan defeated [[2010–11 Tennessee Volunteers basketball team|Tennessee]] 75–45, establishing two [[NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship|NCAA tournament]] records: the largest victory margin by an eight seed, and becoming the first team to ever win a tournament game without making a [[free throw]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310770130|title=Michigan catches fire to start second half in rout of Tennessee|access-date=2011-03-18|date=2011-03-18|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=March 20, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110320014822/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310770130|url-status=live}}</ref> Michigan won by its third-largest margin in its NCAA tournament history (second-most if vacated games are excluded), and the game marked the ninth straight time that John Beilein led a team to victory in its first game of a postseason tournament (5 NCAA and 4 NIT).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031811aaq.html|title=Postgame Notes: Michigan 75, Tennessee 45|access-date=2011-03-18|date=2011-03-18|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue|author=Wyrot, Tom|archive-date=April 1, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110401040823/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031811aaq.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the next round the Wolverines lost to #1-seeded Duke, 73–71, missing a potential game-tying shot in the final seconds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310790150|title=Blue Devils outlast Michigan to reach Sweet 16, give Mike Krzyzewski win No. 900|access-date=2011-03-24|date=2011-03-20|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=March 23, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110323111046/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310790150|url-status=live}}</ref>
 [[File:20080829 John Beilein.jpg|thumb|Beilein in 2008]]
 The [[2011-12 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|2011–12 Wolverines]] began the season ranked in the top 25, and remained there all season. The team recorded a win over 9th-ranked [[2011-12 Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team|Michigan State]] on January 17, 60–59.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=320170130|title=No. 19 Michigan holds on for third straight win over No. 9 Michigan State|access-date=2012-03-19|date=2012-01-17|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=February 25, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120225041911/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=320170130|url-status=live}}</ref> It was Beilein's third consecutive win over the Spartans and came nine days after Beilein recorded his first victory over [[2011-12 Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team|Wisconsin]], 59–41.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=320080130|title=Tim Hardaway Jr., Michigan easily shut down Wisconsin|access-date=2012-03-19|date=2012-01-08|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=January 10, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110124716/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=320080130|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 18, the Wolverines defeated another top-10 opponent, edging 6th-ranked [[2011-12 Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball team|Ohio State]], 56–51.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=320490130|title=Michigan beats rival Ohio State to stay perfect at home|access-date=2012-03-19|date=2012-02-18|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=February 20, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220102603/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=320490130|url-status=live}}</ref> The win clinched Beilein's first winning record in Big Ten play. On March 1, Michigan won at [[2011-12 Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team|Illinois]] for the first time since 1995, ending a 13-game losing streak in [[Champaign, Illinois|Champaign]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=320610356|title=Tim Hardaway Jr., Michigan still alive for share of Big Ten title|access-date=2012-03-19|date=2012-03-01|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=March 6, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306012105/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=320610356|url-status=live}}</ref> The Wolverines finished 24–10 overall and 13–5 in Big Ten play, winning a share of the regular-season Big Ten championship for the first time since the [[1985–86 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|1985–86 team]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120304/SPORTS0201/203040327/Michigan-beats-Penn-State-ends-long-Big-Ten-title-drought |title=Michigan beats Penn State, ends long Big Ten title drought |author=Beard, Rod |work=[[The Detroit News]] |access-date=2012-03-19 |date=2012-03-04 }}{{dead link|date=April 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
-[[File:20130323 John Beilein crop.jpg|left|thumb|Beilein during the [[2013 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|2013 NCAA Tournament]]]]
+[[File:20130323 John Beilein crop.jpg|left|thumb|Beilein during the [[2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|2013 NCAA tournament]]]]
-By helming the [[2012–13 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|2012–13 Wolverines]], Beilein reached his sixth season with the same team for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/colleges/michigan/basketball/story/_/id/8656899/john-beilein-hits-sixth-year-michigan-wolverines|title=Sixth year equals new frontier: Beilein has made Michigan his longest stay, assembles best team so far|access-date=2012-11-22|date=2012-11-20|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Rothstein, Michael|archive-date=November 28, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121128204049/http://espn.go.com/colleges/michigan/basketball/story/_/id/8656899/john-beilein-hits-sixth-year-michigan-wolverines|url-status=live}}</ref>  Beilein achieved several milestones with the 2012–13 Wolverines: 650th win as a college basketball head coach (December 4 vs. [[2012–13 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team|Western Michigan]]),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wpiqradio.com/?p=91048|title=U of M and MSU Men's Basketball|access-date=2013-01-10|date=2012-12-05|publisher=[[WRPP|WPIQ]]|work=Great Lakes Radio Sports|author=Plourde, Mike|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509133935/http://wpiqradio.com/?p=91048|archive-date=2013-05-09}}</ref> 100th win as head coach at Michigan (December 8 vs. [[2012–13 Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team|Arkansas]]),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120812aaj.html|title=Postgame Notes: # 3 Michigan 80, Arkansas 67|access-date=2013-01-10|date=2012-12-08|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=January 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130101112617/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120812aaj.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> 400th Division I win as a head coach (January 9 vs. [[2012–13 Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team|Nebraska]])<ref name=PN2M6N4>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010913aae.html|title=Postgame Notes: #2 Michigan 62, Nebraska 47|access-date=2013-01-10|date=2013-01-09|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150802045402/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010913aae.html|archive-date=August 2, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> and his best career start (December 15 vs. [[2012–13 West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team|West Virginia]])<!-- Not sure which team this matches or bests 94-95 Canisius went 11-0 non conference, but 2006–07 West Virginia went 18-2 and 2004-05 West Virginia went 16-3 non-conference-->.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121512aac.html|title=Postgame Notes: #3 Michigan 81, West Virginia 66|access-date=2013-01-10|date=2012-12-15|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=January 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130101064332/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121512aac.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The 400th win came on a night when Michigan achieved its 16th straight victory which tied the school record for best start.<ref name=PN2M6N4/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330090130|title=No. 2 Michigan shakes off Nebraska, moves to 16–0|access-date=2013-01-14|date=2013-01-09|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=February 24, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224070338/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330090130|url-status=live}}</ref> Michigan went on to record its first 19–1 start to a season in school history.<ref name="PN#M7I6">{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012713aaa.html|title=Postgame Notes: #2 Michigan 74, Illinois 60|access-date=2013-01-28|date=2013-01-28|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801203712/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012713aaa.html|archive-date=August 1, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> On January 28, Michigan was ranked number one in the [[AP Poll]] with 51 of the 65 first place votes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/8890627/michigan-wolverines-no-1-first-time-fab-5-1992|title=Michigan moves to No. 1 in AP poll|access-date=2013-01-28|date=2013-01-28|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=January 31, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130131134113/http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/8890627/michigan-wolverines-no-1-first-time-fab-5-1992|url-status=live}}</ref> It marked the first time Michigan ranked atop the AP Poll since the [[1992–93 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|1992–93 team]] did so on December 5, 1992.<ref name="PN#M7I6"/> John Beilein was selected as an assistant coach for the [[2013 Summer Universiade|2013 World University Games]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/worlduniversity/12_mwug_coaches.html |title=Davidson's Bob McKillop To Lead USA Men's World University Games Team |access-date=2013-03-13 |date=2013-03-12 |publisher=[[USA Basketball]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130424045020/http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/worlduniversity/12_mwug_coaches.html |archive-date=2013-04-24 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031213aad.html|title=Beilein to Join Team USA Coaching Staff for World University Games|access-date=2013-03-13|date=2013-03-12|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=March 28, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130328083059/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031213aad.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>  In the [[2013 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|2013 NCAA Tournament]], fourth-seeded Michigan defeated [[2012–13 South Dakota State Jackrabbits men's basketball team|South Dakota State]], 71–56.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330800130|title=Glenn Robinson III leads No. 4 Michigan past No.13 South Dakota State|access-date=2013-03-22|date=2013-03-21|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=March 22, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130322023026/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330800130|url-status=live}}</ref> in its South Regional opening game, and in so doing the team matched Beilein's career high with 27 wins.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032113aak.html|title=Postgame Notes: #10 Michigan 71, South Dakota State 56|access-date=2013-03-22|date=2013-03-21|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801203522/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032113aak.html|archive-date=August 1, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Michigan then surpassed this record, and continued to advance, by defeating fifth-seeded [[2012–13 VCU Rams men's basketball team|Virginia Commonwealth]], 78–53<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032313aai.html|title=Postgame Notes: #10 Michigan 78, VCU 53|access-date=2013-03-23|date=2013-03-23|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130327143807/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032313aai.html|archive-date=March 27, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> and top-seeded [[2012-13 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team|Kansas]],<ref name=TBl3foaMkoK>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330882305|title=Trey Burke's late 3 forces overtime as Michigan knocks off Kansas|access-date=2013-03-30|date=2013-03-29|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=April 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130402152901/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330882305|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=PNM8K8>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032913aaf.html|title=Postgame Notes: #10 Michigan 87, #3 Kansas 85 (OT)|access-date=2013-03-30|date=2013-03-29|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130401050454/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032913aaf.html|archive-date=April 1, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> 87–85 before beating third-seeded [[2012–13 Florida Gators men's basketball team|Florida]] 79–59 to send Michigan to the Final Four for the first time since 1993.<ref name=MrFert1FFbs1>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330900057|title=Michigan routs Florida en route to 1st Final Four berth since 1993|access-date=2013-03-31|date=2013-03-31|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=April 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130403084047/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330900057|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/033113aap.html|title=Postgame Notes: #10 Michigan 79, #14 Florida 59|access-date=2013-03-31|date=2013-03-31|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801203455/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/033113aap.html|archive-date=August 1, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the 2013 Final Four, the Wolverines defeated East region champion [[2012-13 Syracuse Orange men's basketball team|Syracuse]], 61–56, to advance to the national championship game against [[2012-13 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team|Louisville]], which they lost, 82–76. Despite the NCAA forcing Louisville to vacate all NCAA men's basketball wins from 2011–2015<ref>{{Cite news|title=Louisville Must Vacate Its 2013 National Title After NCAA Upholds Ruling|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/02/20/587219151/louisville-must-vacate-its-2013-national-title-after-ncaa-upholds-ruling|access-date=2020-06-13|newspaper=NPR|date=February 20, 2018|language=en|last1=Dwyer|first1=Colin|archive-date=June 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200603120247/https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/02/20/587219151/louisville-must-vacate-its-2013-national-title-after-ncaa-upholds-ruling|url-status=live}}</ref> Beilein declined in public statement that the University of Michigan would not claim the 2013 championship, stating, "We didn't win it all. We lost to a great team. If someone else wants to come and say 'hey, you won it all, you're the champion.' We'll take it," Beilein said Tuesday. "But I'm not going to declare that."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Baumgardner|first=Nick|title=Michigan coach John Beilein won't claim Louisville's vacated 2013 national championship|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2018/02/20/michigan-coach-john-beilein-wont-claim-louisvilles-vacated-national-championship-2013-ncaa/356108002/|access-date=2020-06-13|website=Detroit Free Press|language=en|archive-date=November 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113150718/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2018/02/20/michigan-coach-john-beilein-wont-claim-louisvilles-vacated-national-championship-2013-ncaa/356108002/|url-status=live}}</ref> During the following offseason, [[Bleacher Report]] named Beilein the most creative coach in college basketball.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1651198-ranking-the-10-most-creative-coaches-in-college-basketball/page/11|title=Ranking the 10 Most Creative Coaches in College Basketball|access-date=2013-06-15|date=2013-05-23|publisher=[[Bleacher Report]]|author=Moore, C. J.|archive-date=June 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608010424/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1651198-ranking-the-10-most-creative-coaches-in-college-basketball/page/11|url-status=live}}</ref> During the offseason, Beilein signed a second contract extension through the 2018–19 season, raising his annual salary to $2,450,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9485321/michigan-wolverines-lock-coach-john-beilein-2018-19|title=John Beilein re-signs through 2019|access-date=2013-07-17|date=2013-07-17|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=July 18, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130718191702/http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9485321/michigan-wolverines-lock-coach-john-beilein-2018-19|url-status=live}}</ref>
+By helming the [[2012–13 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|2012–13 Wolverines]], Beilein reached his sixth season with the same team for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/colleges/michigan/basketball/story/_/id/8656899/john-beilein-hits-sixth-year-michigan-wolverines|title=Sixth year equals new frontier: Beilein has made Michigan his longest stay, assembles best team so far|access-date=2012-11-22|date=2012-11-20|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Rothstein, Michael|archive-date=November 28, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121128204049/http://espn.go.com/colleges/michigan/basketball/story/_/id/8656899/john-beilein-hits-sixth-year-michigan-wolverines|url-status=live}}</ref>  Beilein achieved several milestones with the 2012–13 Wolverines: 650th win as a college basketball head coach (December 4 vs. [[2012–13 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team|Western Michigan]]),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wpiqradio.com/?p=91048|title=U of M and MSU Men's Basketball|access-date=2013-01-10|date=2012-12-05|publisher=[[WRPP|WPIQ]]|work=Great Lakes Radio Sports|author=Plourde, Mike|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509133935/http://wpiqradio.com/?p=91048|archive-date=2013-05-09}}</ref> 100th win as head coach at Michigan (December 8 vs. [[2012–13 Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team|Arkansas]]),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120812aaj.html|title=Postgame Notes: # 3 Michigan 80, Arkansas 67|access-date=2013-01-10|date=2012-12-08|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=January 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130101112617/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120812aaj.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> 400th Division I win as a head coach (January 9 vs. [[2012–13 Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team|Nebraska]])<ref name=PN2M6N4>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010913aae.html|title=Postgame Notes: #2 Michigan 62, Nebraska 47|access-date=2013-01-10|date=2013-01-09|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150802045402/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010913aae.html|archive-date=August 2, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> and his best career start (December 15 vs. [[2012–13 West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team|West Virginia]])<!-- Not sure which team this matches or bests 94-95 Canisius went 11-0 non conference, but 2006–07 West Virginia went 18-2 and 2004-05 West Virginia went 16-3 non-conference-->.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121512aac.html|title=Postgame Notes: #3 Michigan 81, West Virginia 66|access-date=2013-01-10|date=2012-12-15|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=January 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130101064332/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121512aac.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The 400th win came on a night when Michigan achieved its 16th straight victory which tied the school record for best start.<ref name=PN2M6N4/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330090130|title=No. 2 Michigan shakes off Nebraska, moves to 16–0|access-date=2013-01-14|date=2013-01-09|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=February 24, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224070338/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330090130|url-status=live}}</ref> Michigan went on to record its first 19–1 start to a season in school history.<ref name="PN#M7I6">{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012713aaa.html|title=Postgame Notes: #2 Michigan 74, Illinois 60|access-date=2013-01-28|date=2013-01-28|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801203712/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012713aaa.html|archive-date=August 1, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> On January 28, Michigan was ranked number one in the [[AP Poll]] with 51 of the 65 first place votes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/8890627/michigan-wolverines-no-1-first-time-fab-5-1992|title=Michigan moves to No. 1 in AP poll|access-date=2013-01-28|date=2013-01-28|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=January 31, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130131134113/http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/8890627/michigan-wolverines-no-1-first-time-fab-5-1992|url-status=live}}</ref> It marked the first time Michigan ranked atop the AP Poll since the [[1992–93 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|1992–93 team]] did so on December 5, 1992.<ref name="PN#M7I6"/> John Beilein was selected as an assistant coach for the [[2013 Summer Universiade|2013 World University Games]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/worlduniversity/12_mwug_coaches.html |title=Davidson's Bob McKillop To Lead USA Men's World University Games Team |access-date=2013-03-13 |date=2013-03-12 |publisher=[[USA Basketball]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130424045020/http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/worlduniversity/12_mwug_coaches.html |archive-date=2013-04-24 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031213aad.html|title=Beilein to Join Team USA Coaching Staff for World University Games|access-date=2013-03-13|date=2013-03-12|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=March 28, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130328083059/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031213aad.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>  In the [[2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|2013 NCAA tournament]], fourth-seeded Michigan defeated [[2012–13 South Dakota State Jackrabbits men's basketball team|South Dakota State]], 71–56.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330800130|title=Glenn Robinson III leads No. 4 Michigan past No.13 South Dakota State|access-date=2013-03-22|date=2013-03-21|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=March 22, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130322023026/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330800130|url-status=live}}</ref> in its South Regional opening game, and in so doing the team matched Beilein's career high with 27 wins.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032113aak.html|title=Postgame Notes: #10 Michigan 71, South Dakota State 56|access-date=2013-03-22|date=2013-03-21|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801203522/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032113aak.html|archive-date=August 1, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Michigan then surpassed this record, and continued to advance, by defeating fifth-seeded [[2012–13 VCU Rams men's basketball team|Virginia Commonwealth]], 78–53<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032313aai.html|title=Postgame Notes: #10 Michigan 78, VCU 53|access-date=2013-03-23|date=2013-03-23|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130327143807/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032313aai.html|archive-date=March 27, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> and top-seeded [[2012-13 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team|Kansas]],<ref name=TBl3foaMkoK>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330882305|title=Trey Burke's late 3 forces overtime as Michigan knocks off Kansas|access-date=2013-03-30|date=2013-03-29|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=April 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130402152901/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330882305|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=PNM8K8>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032913aaf.html|title=Postgame Notes: #10 Michigan 87, #3 Kansas 85 (OT)|access-date=2013-03-30|date=2013-03-29|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130401050454/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032913aaf.html|archive-date=April 1, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> 87–85 before beating third-seeded [[2012–13 Florida Gators men's basketball team|Florida]] 79–59 to send Michigan to the Final Four for the first time since 1993.<ref name=MrFert1FFbs1>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330900057|title=Michigan routs Florida en route to 1st Final Four berth since 1993|access-date=2013-03-31|date=2013-03-31|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=April 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130403084047/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330900057|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/033113aap.html|title=Postgame Notes: #10 Michigan 79, #14 Florida 59|access-date=2013-03-31|date=2013-03-31|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801203455/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/033113aap.html|archive-date=August 1, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the 2013 Final Four, the Wolverines defeated East region champion [[2012-13 Syracuse Orange men's basketball team|Syracuse]], 61–56, to advance to the national championship game against [[2012-13 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team|Louisville]], which they lost, 82–76. Despite the NCAA forcing Louisville to vacate all NCAA men's basketball wins from 2011–2015<ref>{{Cite news|title=Louisville Must Vacate Its 2013 National Title After NCAA Upholds Ruling|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/02/20/587219151/louisville-must-vacate-its-2013-national-title-after-ncaa-upholds-ruling|access-date=2020-06-13|newspaper=NPR|date=February 20, 2018|language=en|last1=Dwyer|first1=Colin|archive-date=June 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200603120247/https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/02/20/587219151/louisville-must-vacate-its-2013-national-title-after-ncaa-upholds-ruling|url-status=live}}</ref> Beilein declined in public statement that the University of Michigan would not claim the 2013 championship, stating, "We didn't win it all. We lost to a great team. If someone else wants to come and say 'hey, you won it all, you're the champion.' We'll take it," Beilein said Tuesday. "But I'm not going to declare that."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Baumgardner|first=Nick|title=Michigan coach John Beilein won't claim Louisville's vacated 2013 national championship|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2018/02/20/michigan-coach-john-beilein-wont-claim-louisvilles-vacated-national-championship-2013-ncaa/356108002/|access-date=2020-06-13|website=Detroit Free Press|language=en|archive-date=November 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113150718/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2018/02/20/michigan-coach-john-beilein-wont-claim-louisvilles-vacated-national-championship-2013-ncaa/356108002/|url-status=live}}</ref> During the following offseason, [[Bleacher Report]] named Beilein the most creative coach in college basketball.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1651198-ranking-the-10-most-creative-coaches-in-college-basketball/page/11|title=Ranking the 10 Most Creative Coaches in College Basketball|access-date=2013-06-15|date=2013-05-23|publisher=[[Bleacher Report]]|author=Moore, C. J.|archive-date=June 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608010424/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1651198-ranking-the-10-most-creative-coaches-in-college-basketball/page/11|url-status=live}}</ref> During the offseason, Beilein signed a second contract extension through the 2018–19 season, raising his annual salary to $2,450,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9485321/michigan-wolverines-lock-coach-john-beilein-2018-19|title=John Beilein re-signs through 2019|access-date=2013-07-17|date=2013-07-17|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=July 18, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130718191702/http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9485321/michigan-wolverines-lock-coach-john-beilein-2018-19|url-status=live}}</ref>
-The [[2013–14 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|2013–14 team]] was ranked in the top 10 to start the season,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/blog/2013/10/five-big-ten-mens-hoops-teams-ranked-in-usa-today-preseason-coaches-poll.html|title=Five Big Ten Men's Hoops Teams Ranked in Preseason Coaches Poll|access-date=2013-10-17|date=2013-10-17|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=BigTen.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019072632/http://www.bigten.org/blog/2013/10/five-big-ten-mens-hoops-teams-ranked-in-usa-today-preseason-coaches-poll.html|archive-date=2013-10-19|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1832555-ap-college-basketball-poll-2013-complete-preseason-rankings-released|title=AP College Basketball Poll 2013: Complete Preseason Rankings Released|access-date=2013-10-31|date=2013-10-31|work=[[Bleacher Report]]|author=Goldberg, Rob|archive-date=November 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103005329/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1832555-ap-college-basketball-poll-2013-complete-preseason-rankings-released|url-status=live}}</ref> but lost four non-conference games to fall out of the polls for the first time in over two seasons.<ref name=AWmtN1>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/10109558/arizona-moves-no-1-ap-poll-syracuse-no-2|title=Arizona Wildcats move to No. 1|access-date=2013-12-09|date=2013-12-09|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=January 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108012921/http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/10109558/arizona-moves-no-1-ap-poll-syracuse-no-2|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2013/12/16/top-25-stock-watch-ohio-state-syracuse-tie-for-no-2-in-coaches-poll/4040503/|title=Top 25 stock watch: Ohio State, Syracuse tie for No. 2 in Coaches Poll|access-date=2013-12-18|date=2013-12-16|work=[[USA Today]]|author=Timanus, Eddie|archive-date=April 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150428123722/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2013/12/16/top-25-stock-watch-ohio-state-syracuse-tie-for-no-2-in-coaches-poll/4040503/|url-status=live}}</ref> Then, the team won three in a row against top-10 ranked conference opponents including a road victory over 3rd-ranked [[2013–14 Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team|Wisconsin]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/blog/2014/01/saturdays-mens-basketball-results-8.html|title=Saturday's Men's Basketball Results|access-date=2014-01-19|date=2014-01-18|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=BigTen.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201170024/http://www.bigten.org/blog/2014/01/saturdays-mens-basketball-results-8.html|archive-date=2014-02-01|url-status=dead}}</ref> en route to a 10-game winning streak. Beilein led Michigan to a 15–3 conference record and won Michigan's first outright regular season Big Ten championship since 1986. The Wolverines earned a #2 seed in the [[2014 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|NCAA Tournament]], where they lost in the Elite Eight to eventual runner-up [[2013–14 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team|Kentucky]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400549857|title=Aaron Harrison's 3 with 2.3 seconds left sends Kentucky to Final Four|access-date=2014-11-04|date=2014-03-30|publisher=[[ESPN]]|work=espn.com|archive-date=November 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141105012538/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400549857|url-status=live}}</ref> Beilein was one of ten finalists for the [[United States Basketball Writers Association|USBWA's]] [[Henry Iba Award]] for Coach of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2014/awards140227.html|title=USBWA Names Finalists For Three Men's Individual Awards|access-date=2014-02-27|date=2014-02-27|publisher=[[United States Basketball Writers Association]]|archive-date=February 27, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227215322/http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2014/awards140227.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He clinched his fourth career conference championship and second at Michigan on March 1 against Minnesota, and won the title outright three days later at Illinois.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400510056|title=No. 12 Michigan wins outright Big Ten title with rout of Illinois|access-date=2014-03-05|date=2014-03-04|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Mercer, David|agency=[[Associated Press]]|archive-date=March 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305083137/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400510056|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030414aal.html|title=Postgame Notes: #12 Michigan 84, Illinois 53|access-date=2014-03-05|date=2014-03-04|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=March 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309084021/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030414aal.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Following the regular season, Beilein was named [[Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Coach of the Year|Big Ten Coach of the Year]] by the media.<ref name=BTA2MBPH>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031014aag.html|title=Big Ten Announces 2014 Men's Basketball Postseason Honors: Michigan's Stauskas named Big Ten Player of the Year|access-date=2014-03-10|date=2014-03-10|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=BigTen.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180429211627/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031014aag.html|archive-date=2018-04-29|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=SBTTP>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031014aad.html|title=Stauskas Big Ten's Top Player; Beilein Coach of the Year|access-date=2014-03-10|date=2014-03-10|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319024409/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031014aad.html|archive-date=March 19, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> On March 11 Beilein was named District V (OH, IN, IL, MI, MN, WI) Coach of the Year by the [[United States Basketball Writers Association]] (USBWA).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2014/alldistrict140311.html|title=USBWA Names 2013–14 Men's All-District Teams|access-date=2014-03-12|date=2014-03-11|publisher=[[United States Basketball Writers Association]]|archive-date=March 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311211237/http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2014/alldistrict140311.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031114aaa.html|title=Beilein, Stauskas, LeVert Earn USBWA District V Awards|access-date=2014-03-12|date=2014-03-11|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312225026/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031114aaa.html|archive-date=March 12, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>  Beilein was named one of five finalists for the [[Naismith College Coach of the Year]] and one of fifteen finalists for the [[Jim Phelan Award]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/032014aac.html|title=Beilein Named Finalist for Naismith Coach of the Year Award|access-date=2014-03-23|date=2014-03-20|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=March 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323181105/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/032014aac.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/032714aac.html|title=Beilein Named Finalist for Phelan National Coach of the Year Award|access-date=2014-03-27|date=2014-03-27|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=March 31, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140331103617/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/032714aac.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 22 in Michigan's second game of the [[2014 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|2014 NCAA Tournament]], against [[2013–14 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team|Texas]], Beilein earned his 700th career win to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament for the second consecutive season.<ref name=700wins/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032214aah.html|title=Postgame Notes: #2 Michigan 79, #7 Texas 65|access-date=2014-03-23|date=2014-03-22|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=March 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323181103/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032214aah.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400548473|title=Nik Stauskas leads Michigan past Texas in 3rd round|access-date=2014-03-23|date=2014-03-22|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=March 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323172128/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400548473|url-status=live}}</ref> Beilein led Michigan on to beat the #11 seed University of Tennessee before falling to #8 seed Kentucky 75–72 in the Elite Eight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/tournament/bracket|title=2014 NCAA Tournament Bracket|access-date=2014-10-08|date=2014-03-20|publisher=[[ESPN]]|work=espn.go.com|archive-date=October 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008185035/http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/tournament/bracket|url-status=live}}</ref>
+The [[2013–14 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|2013–14 team]] was ranked in the top 10 to start the season,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/blog/2013/10/five-big-ten-mens-hoops-teams-ranked-in-usa-today-preseason-coaches-poll.html|title=Five Big Ten Men's Hoops Teams Ranked in Preseason Coaches Poll|access-date=2013-10-17|date=2013-10-17|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=BigTen.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019072632/http://www.bigten.org/blog/2013/10/five-big-ten-mens-hoops-teams-ranked-in-usa-today-preseason-coaches-poll.html|archive-date=2013-10-19|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1832555-ap-college-basketball-poll-2013-complete-preseason-rankings-released|title=AP College Basketball Poll 2013: Complete Preseason Rankings Released|access-date=2013-10-31|date=2013-10-31|work=[[Bleacher Report]]|author=Goldberg, Rob|archive-date=November 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103005329/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1832555-ap-college-basketball-poll-2013-complete-preseason-rankings-released|url-status=live}}</ref> but lost four non-conference games to fall out of the polls for the first time in over two seasons.<ref name=AWmtN1>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/10109558/arizona-moves-no-1-ap-poll-syracuse-no-2|title=Arizona Wildcats move to No. 1|access-date=2013-12-09|date=2013-12-09|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=January 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108012921/http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/10109558/arizona-moves-no-1-ap-poll-syracuse-no-2|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2013/12/16/top-25-stock-watch-ohio-state-syracuse-tie-for-no-2-in-coaches-poll/4040503/|title=Top 25 stock watch: Ohio State, Syracuse tie for No. 2 in Coaches Poll|access-date=2013-12-18|date=2013-12-16|work=[[USA Today]]|author=Timanus, Eddie|archive-date=April 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150428123722/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2013/12/16/top-25-stock-watch-ohio-state-syracuse-tie-for-no-2-in-coaches-poll/4040503/|url-status=live}}</ref> Then, the team won three in a row against top-10 ranked conference opponents including a road victory over 3rd-ranked [[2013–14 Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team|Wisconsin]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/blog/2014/01/saturdays-mens-basketball-results-8.html|title=Saturday's Men's Basketball Results|access-date=2014-01-19|date=2014-01-18|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=BigTen.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201170024/http://www.bigten.org/blog/2014/01/saturdays-mens-basketball-results-8.html|archive-date=2014-02-01|url-status=dead}}</ref> en route to a 10-game winning streak. Beilein led Michigan to a 15–3 conference record and won Michigan's first outright regular season Big Ten championship since 1986. The Wolverines earned a #2 seed in the [[2014 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|NCAA tournament]], where they lost in the Elite Eight to eventual runner-up [[2013–14 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team|Kentucky]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400549857|title=Aaron Harrison's 3 with 2.3 seconds left sends Kentucky to Final Four|access-date=2014-11-04|date=2014-03-30|publisher=[[ESPN]]|work=espn.com|archive-date=November 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141105012538/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400549857|url-status=live}}</ref> Beilein was one of ten finalists for the [[United States Basketball Writers Association|USBWA's]] [[Henry Iba Award]] for Coach of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2014/awards140227.html|title=USBWA Names Finalists For Three Men's Individual Awards|access-date=2014-02-27|date=2014-02-27|publisher=[[United States Basketball Writers Association]]|archive-date=February 27, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227215322/http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2014/awards140227.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He clinched his fourth career conference championship and second at Michigan on March 1 against Minnesota, and won the title outright three days later at Illinois.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400510056|title=No. 12 Michigan wins outright Big Ten title with rout of Illinois|access-date=2014-03-05|date=2014-03-04|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Mercer, David|agency=[[Associated Press]]|archive-date=March 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305083137/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400510056|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030414aal.html|title=Postgame Notes: #12 Michigan 84, Illinois 53|access-date=2014-03-05|date=2014-03-04|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=March 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309084021/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030414aal.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Following the regular season, Beilein was named [[Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Coach of the Year|Big Ten Coach of the Year]] by the media.<ref name=BTA2MBPH>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031014aag.html|title=Big Ten Announces 2014 Men's Basketball Postseason Honors: Michigan's Stauskas named Big Ten Player of the Year|access-date=2014-03-10|date=2014-03-10|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=BigTen.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180429211627/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031014aag.html|archive-date=2018-04-29|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=SBTTP>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031014aad.html|title=Stauskas Big Ten's Top Player; Beilein Coach of the Year|access-date=2014-03-10|date=2014-03-10|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319024409/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031014aad.html|archive-date=March 19, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> On March 11 Beilein was named District V (OH, IN, IL, MI, MN, WI) Coach of the Year by the [[United States Basketball Writers Association]] (USBWA).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2014/alldistrict140311.html|title=USBWA Names 2013–14 Men's All-District Teams|access-date=2014-03-12|date=2014-03-11|publisher=[[United States Basketball Writers Association]]|archive-date=March 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311211237/http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2014/alldistrict140311.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031114aaa.html|title=Beilein, Stauskas, LeVert Earn USBWA District V Awards|access-date=2014-03-12|date=2014-03-11|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312225026/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031114aaa.html|archive-date=March 12, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>  Beilein was named one of five finalists for the [[Naismith College Coach of the Year]] and one of fifteen finalists for the [[Jim Phelan Award]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/032014aac.html|title=Beilein Named Finalist for Naismith Coach of the Year Award|access-date=2014-03-23|date=2014-03-20|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=March 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323181105/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/032014aac.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/032714aac.html|title=Beilein Named Finalist for Phelan National Coach of the Year Award|access-date=2014-03-27|date=2014-03-27|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=March 31, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140331103617/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/032714aac.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 22 in Michigan's second game of the [[2014 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|2014 NCAA tournament]], against [[2013–14 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team|Texas]], Beilein earned his 700th career win to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament for the second consecutive season.<ref name=700wins/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032214aah.html|title=Postgame Notes: #2 Michigan 79, #7 Texas 65|access-date=2014-03-23|date=2014-03-22|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=March 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323181103/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032214aah.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400548473|title=Nik Stauskas leads Michigan past Texas in 3rd round|access-date=2014-03-23|date=2014-03-22|publisher=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=March 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323172128/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400548473|url-status=live}}</ref> Beilein led Michigan on to beat the #11 seed University of Tennessee before falling to #8 seed Kentucky 75–72 in the Elite Eight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/tournament/bracket|title=2014 NCAA Tournament Bracket|access-date=2014-10-08|date=2014-03-20|publisher=[[ESPN]]|work=espn.go.com|archive-date=October 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008185035/http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/tournament/bracket|url-status=live}}</ref>
 ====Second title run (2014–2019)====
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 In June 2017, Beilein's title was renamed as the David and Meredith Kaplan Men's Basketball Head Coach at Michigan. UM alums David Kaplan and his wife, Meredith Kaplan, gave a $7.5 million gift to the University of Michigan Athletic Department for funding for the head basketball position and other items.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2017/06/15/75m-gift-endows-michigan-basketball-coaching-position/102902142/|title=$7.5M gift endows Michigan basketball coaching position|website=Detroit News|language=en|access-date=2018-12-23|archive-date=December 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181223121054/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2017/06/15/75m-gift-endows-michigan-basketball-coaching-position/102902142/|url-status=live}}</ref>
-The [[2017–18 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|2017–18 Wolverines]] won the [[2018 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament]] to claim their second consecutive [[Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament]] championship. They became the first team to win consecutive tournament championships since Ohio State in [[2009–10 Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball team|2010]] and [[2010–11 Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball team|2011]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401020042|title=Michigan beats Purdue to win 2nd straight Big Ten Tournament|access-date=March 4, 2018|date=March 4, 2018|publisher=[[ESPN]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]|archive-date=March 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180305202653/http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401020042|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mgoblue.com/news/2018/3/4/mens-basketball-back-to-back-wagner-teske-power-michigan-to-second-straight-b1g-tournament-title.aspx|title=Back-to-Back: Wagner, Teske Power Michigan to Second Straight B1G Tournament Title|access-date=March 4, 2018|date=March 4, 2018|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom|archive-date=March 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180305142827/http://mgoblue.com/news/2018/3/4/mens-basketball-back-to-back-wagner-teske-power-michigan-to-second-straight-b1g-tournament-title.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030418aab.html|title=Postgame Notes: Michigan-Purdue|access-date=March 5, 2018|date=March 4, 2018|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|website=BigTen.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180305142711/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030418aab.html|archive-date=March 5, 2018|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> On March 24, Michigan defeated [[2017–18 Florida State Seminoles men's basketball team|Florida State]] 58–54 in the West regional finals of the [[2018 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|2018 NCAA Tournament]]. With the win, Michigan advanced to the Final Four for the eighth time in program history and set a single-season program record with its 32nd victory of the season, surpassing the previous record of 31 wins set by the [[1992–93 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|1992–93]] and [[2012–13 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|2012–13 teams]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401025885|title=Oh Blue!: Michigan nips Florida St 58–54 to reach Final Four|access-date=March 25, 2018|date=March 24, 2018|publisher=[[ESPN]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]|archive-date=March 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325110040/http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401025885|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mgoblue.com/news/2018/3/24/mens-basketball-hello-final-four-michigans-defense-reigns-against-florida-state.aspx|title=Hello, Final Four! Michigan's Defense Reigns Against Florida State|access-date=March 25, 2018|date=March 24, 2018|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom|archive-date=March 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325105904/http://mgoblue.com/news/2018/3/24/mens-basketball-hello-final-four-michigans-defense-reigns-against-florida-state.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> After outlasting [[2017–18 Loyola Ramblers men's basketball team|Loyola Chicago]] in the Final Four game, they fell to Villanova in the [[2018 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401025888|title=Villanova takes title, 79–62 over Michigan behind DiVincenzo|access-date=April 3, 2018|date=April 3, 2018|publisher=[[ESPN]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]|archive-date=April 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403112601/http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401025888|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mgoblue.com/news/2018/4/2/mens-basketball-michigan-comes-up-short-against-villanova-in-national-championship-game.aspx|title=Michigan Comes Up Short Against Villanova in National Championship Game|access-date=April 3, 2018|date=April 2, 2018|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom|archive-date=April 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403173534/http://mgoblue.com/news/2018/4/2/mens-basketball-michigan-comes-up-short-against-villanova-in-national-championship-game.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>
+The [[2017–18 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|2017–18 Wolverines]] won the [[2018 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament]] to claim their second consecutive [[Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament]] championship. They became the first team to win consecutive tournament championships since Ohio State in [[2009–10 Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball team|2010]] and [[2010–11 Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball team|2011]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401020042|title=Michigan beats Purdue to win 2nd straight Big Ten Tournament|access-date=March 4, 2018|date=March 4, 2018|publisher=[[ESPN]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]|archive-date=March 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180305202653/http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401020042|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mgoblue.com/news/2018/3/4/mens-basketball-back-to-back-wagner-teske-power-michigan-to-second-straight-b1g-tournament-title.aspx|title=Back-to-Back: Wagner, Teske Power Michigan to Second Straight B1G Tournament Title|access-date=March 4, 2018|date=March 4, 2018|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom|archive-date=March 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180305142827/http://mgoblue.com/news/2018/3/4/mens-basketball-back-to-back-wagner-teske-power-michigan-to-second-straight-b1g-tournament-title.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030418aab.html|title=Postgame Notes: Michigan-Purdue|access-date=March 5, 2018|date=March 4, 2018|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|website=BigTen.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180305142711/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030418aab.html|archive-date=March 5, 2018|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> On March 24, Michigan defeated [[2017–18 Florida State Seminoles men's basketball team|Florida State]] 58–54 in the West regional finals of the [[2018 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|2018 NCAA tournament]]. With the win, Michigan advanced to the Final Four for the eighth time in program history and set a single-season program record with its 32nd victory of the season, surpassing the previous record of 31 wins set by the [[1992–93 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|1992–93]] and [[2012–13 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|2012–13 teams]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401025885|title=Oh Blue!: Michigan nips Florida St 58–54 to reach Final Four|access-date=March 25, 2018|date=March 24, 2018|publisher=[[ESPN]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]|archive-date=March 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325110040/http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401025885|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mgoblue.com/news/2018/3/24/mens-basketball-hello-final-four-michigans-defense-reigns-against-florida-state.aspx|title=Hello, Final Four! Michigan's Defense Reigns Against Florida State|access-date=March 25, 2018|date=March 24, 2018|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom|archive-date=March 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325105904/http://mgoblue.com/news/2018/3/24/mens-basketball-hello-final-four-michigans-defense-reigns-against-florida-state.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> After outlasting [[2017–18 Loyola Ramblers men's basketball team|Loyola Chicago]] in the Final Four game, they fell to Villanova in the [[2018 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401025888|title=Villanova takes title, 79–62 over Michigan behind DiVincenzo|access-date=April 3, 2018|date=April 3, 2018|publisher=[[ESPN]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]|archive-date=April 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403112601/http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401025888|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mgoblue.com/news/2018/4/2/mens-basketball-michigan-comes-up-short-against-villanova-in-national-championship-game.aspx|title=Michigan Comes Up Short Against Villanova in National Championship Game|access-date=April 3, 2018|date=April 2, 2018|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom|archive-date=April 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403173534/http://mgoblue.com/news/2018/4/2/mens-basketball-michigan-comes-up-short-against-villanova-in-national-championship-game.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>
 Accolades came Beilein's way. Prior to the commencement of the Final Four, Beilein was named the CBSSports.com's Coach of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketball-awards-cbs-sports-2017-18-all-america-teams-and-player-coach-and-freshman-of-the-year/|title=College Basketball Awards: CBS Sports' 2017–18 All-America teams and Player, Coach and Freshman of the Year|access-date=March 31, 2018|date=March 29, 2018|work=[[CBS Sports]]|archive-date=April 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401004835/https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketball-awards-cbs-sports-2017-18-all-america-teams-and-player-coach-and-freshman-of-the-year/|url-status=live}}</ref> Then during the offseason, Beilein was inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/umichbball/status/1048745939073155073/photo/1|title=@umichbball status update|access-date=October 10, 2018|date=October 6, 2018|publisher=[[Twitter]]|archive-date=October 29, 2018|archive-url=http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20181029160950/https://twitter.com/umichbball/status/1048745939073155073/photo/1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bcam.org/sites/default/files/18MRSept.pdf|title=BCAM Monthly Report August/September 2018|access-date=October 10, 2018|date=September 2018|publisher=Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan|author=Hursey, Tom|archive-date=October 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010095615/http://www.bcam.org/sites/default/files/18MRSept.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>
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  | conference   = 8–2
  | confstanding = T–1st
- | postseason   = [[1988 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament|NCAA Division II Regional third place]]
+ | postseason   = [[1988 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament|NCAA Division II Regional third place]]
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  | conference   = 7–7
  | confstanding = 5th
- | postseason   = [[1996 NCAA  Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NCAA Division I Round of 64]]
+ | postseason   = [[1996 NCAA  Division I men's basketball tournament|NCAA Division I Round of 64]]
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  | conference   = 12–4
  | confstanding = 3rd
- | postseason   = [[1998 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NCAA Division I Round of 32]]
+ | postseason   = [[1998 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|NCAA Division I Round of 32]]
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  | conference   = 8–8
  | confstanding = T–7th
- | postseason   = [[2005 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NCAA Division I Elite Eight]]
+ | postseason   = [[2005 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|NCAA Division I Elite Eight]]
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  | conference   = 11–5
  | confstanding = 3rd
- | postseason   = [[2006 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NCAA Division I Sweet 16]]
+ | postseason   = [[2006 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|NCAA Division I Sweet 16]]
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  | conference   = 9–9
  | confstanding = T–7th
- | postseason   = [[2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NCAA Division I Round of 32]]
+ | postseason   = [[2009 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|NCAA Division I Round of 32]]
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  | conference   = 9–9
  | confstanding = T–4th
- | postseason   = [[2011 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NCAA Division I Round of 32]]
+ | postseason   = [[2011 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|NCAA Division I Round of 32]]
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  | conference   = 13–5
  | confstanding = T–1st
- | postseason   = [[2012 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NCAA Division I Round of 64]]
+ | postseason   = [[2012 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|NCAA Division I Round of 64]]
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  | conference   = 12–6
  | confstanding = T–4th
- | postseason   = [[2013 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NCAA Division I Runner-up]]
+ | postseason   = [[2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|NCAA Division I Runner-up]]
 }}
 {{CBB Yearly Record Entry
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  | conference   = 15–3
  | confstanding = 1st
- | postseason   = [[2014 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NCAA Division I Elite Eight]]
+ | postseason   = [[2014 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|NCAA Division I Elite Eight]]
 }}
 {{CBB Yearly Record Entry
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  | conference   = 10–8
  | confstanding = 8th
- | postseason   = [[2016 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NCAA Division I Round of 64]]
+ | postseason   = [[2016 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|NCAA Division I Round of 64]]
 }}
 {{CBB Yearly Record Entry
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  | conference   = 10–8
  | confstanding = T–5th
- | postseason   = [[2017 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NCAA Division I Sweet 16]]
+ | postseason   = [[2017 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|NCAA Division I Sweet 16]]
 }}
 {{CBB Yearly Record Entry
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  | conference   = 13–5
  | confstanding = T–4th
- | postseason   = [[2018 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NCAA Division I Runner-up]]
+ | postseason   = [[2018 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|NCAA Division I Runner-up]]
  | ranking      = no
  | ranking2     = no
@@ Line 632: / Line 632: @@
  | conference   = 15–5
  | confstanding = 3rd
- | postseason   = [[2019 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NCAA Division I Sweet 16]]
+ | postseason   = [[2019 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|NCAA Division I Sweet 16]]
  | ranking      = no
  | ranking2     = no