Welcome to the official MIT Men's Basketball Home Page. Thank you for your interest in our program. As you know, MIT is one of the best science and engineering schools in the nation. The Institute is also a leading university in other areas such as economics and management. Complementing our rigorous academics is one of the finest Athletic Departments in the country. Basketball is one of 39 intercollegiate programs (24 for men, 15 for women) at MIT.
Admission to MIT is highly competitive. As an NCAA Division III program, MIT does not offer athletic scholarships. Financial aid is granted solely on the basis of need as determined by the Student Financial Aid Office. The criteria for admissions is related specifically to academic potential, personal qualifications, and outstanding activities/achievements. Nevertheless, the MIT community does appreciate the significant impact and contribution of quality athletes on students campus life and culture. Our rich legacy and proud tradition have produced a wealth of well-balanced and successful student-athletes. Over 90% of the students who enter MIT as freshmen complete their undergraduate studies and receive degrees.
The Athletic Department will continue to cultivate and challenge the highest standards in athletic endeavors. The 15th president of MIT, Charles M. Vest, suggests that great institutions of higher education "learn from the past; interact with the present; and aspire to influence the future".
MIT Men's Basketball Team is directed by Head Coach Larry Anderson. He is in his second year at MIT after a tenure at Rust College. Anderson is receiving help from an excellent group of Assistant Coaches: Wallace Johnson, Josh Bubar, Eric Vichnick, Steve Graham and P.J. Sallaway. If you are interested in knowing more about MIT Men's Basketball, please feel free to contact Larry Anderson, or any of his assistants. They can be reach by phone at (617)253-5006 or by email at landerso@mit.edu.
Since coming to MIT, Anderson has brought with him a team philosophy that sets the tone for this program:
| Name | POS | YR | HGT | WGT | Hometown | Major |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kareem Benjamin | F | '97 | 6 - 4 | 220 | Tallahasse, FL | Computer Science |
| John Fluker | G/F | '97 | 6 - 3 | 180 | Waycross, GA | Mechanical Eng. |
| Yang Gau | G | '00 | 5 - 6 | 130 | Storrs, CT | undecided |
| Ray Hwang | F | '98 | 6 - 3 | 160 | Moreland Hills, OH | Computer Science |
| Godfrey Inniss | C/F | '98 | 6 - 4 | 205 | Arima, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO | Electrical Eng. |
| John Miller | C | '98 | 6 - 7 | 225 | Clarksville, MD | Mechanical Eng. |
| Melvin Pullen Jr. | G/F | '98 | 6 - 4 | 187 | New Haven, CT | Civil Engineering |
| Indran Ratnathicam | G | '98 | 6 - 0 | 160 | Vancouver, WA | Mechanical Eng. |
| Trent Redman | G | '97 | 6 - 0 | 170 | Nyles, MI | Environmental Eng. |
| Luciano Salazar | G | '98 | 6 - 0 | 170 | Salinas, CA | Management Science |
| John Schaeffer | F | '00 | 6 - 3 | 200 | Clinton, MA | undecided |
| Quincy Scott | G | '00 | 6 - 2 | 180 | Graham, MI | Computer Science |
| Derek Stevens | G | '97 | 5 - 10 | 1650 | New Bedford, MA | Chemistry |
| Craig Talbot | G | '00 | 5 - 10 | 155 | Detroit, MI | undecided |
| Time | Day | Date | Opponent / Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00pm | Fri | Nov 22 | NYU 81 MIT 35 |
| 2:00pm | Sat | Nov 23 | Polytechnic 63 MIT 44 |
| 8:00pm | Tue | Nov 26 | Babson 78 MIT 62 |
| 2:00pm | Sat | Nov 30 | WPI 65 MIT 61 |
| 7:30pm | Tue | Dec 3 | Brandeis 62 MIT 40 |
| 1:00pm | Sat | Dec 7 | Wentworth 70 MIT 57 |
| 7:00pm | Mon | Dec 9 | Coast Guard 65 MIT 49 |
| 7:30pm | Wed | Jan 8 | Eastern Nazarene 67 MIT 52 |
| 7:30pm | Tue | Jan 14 | Clark 67 MIT 51 |
| 7:30pm | Thu | Jan 16 | MIT 57 Suffolk 56 (OT) |
| 2:00pm | Sat | Jan 18 | Springfield 80 MIT 60 |
| 7:30pm | Tue | Jan 21 | Western New England College 69 MIT 61 |
| 8:00pm | Thu | Jan 23 | Savanah A & D 66 MIT 49 |
| 1:00pm | Sat | Jan 25 | Coast Guard 68 MIT 52 |
| 7:30pm | Tue | Jan 28 | Norwich 66 MIT 47 |
| 8:00pm | Thu | Jan 30 | Curry 83 MIT 78 |
| 7:00pm | Thu | Feb 6 | Conn. College 63 MIT 55 |
| 3:00pm | Sat | Feb 8 | Springfield 61 MIT 47 |
| 7:30pm | Tue | Feb 11 | Tufts 67 MIT 42 |
| 7:30pm | Thu | Feb 13 | Clark 60 MIT 54 |
| 2:00pm | Sat | Feb 15 | MIT 78 WNEC 65 |
| 7:00pm | Tue | Feb 18 | Norwich 70 MIT 53 |
| 7:00pm | Thu | Feb 20 | MIT 55 WPI 53 |
| 2:00pm | Sat | Feb 22 | Babson 71 MIT 59 |
| 8:00pm | Tue | Feb 25 | Babson 77 MIT 68 |
MIT is a member of The Constitutional Athletic Conference (CAC), which in turn is part of Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC). The CAC consist of 8 teams and receives an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament. The current CAC standings are:
| Team | Wins | Losses | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conference | Overall | |||
| Springfield | 12 | 2 | 20 | 4 |
| Babson | 10 | 4 | 15 | 9 |
| Coast Guard | 9 | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| WPI | 8 | 6 | 12 | 11 |
| Clark | 8 | 6 | 11 | 13 |
| Norwich | 6 | 8 | 13 | 11 |
| MIT | 2 | 12 | 3 | 21 |
| WNEC | 1 | 13 | 6 | 18 |
CAC Tournament
Quarterfinals:
Semifinals:
Finals:
The two semifinal winners will play on March 1st, 1997 at the home of the higher seeded team.
Are you interested in more information about MIT Men's Varsity Basketball? If you are a potential player, or would just like to know more about the program, feel free to contact Coach Anderson or any of his assistants.