2011-2012 Marshall Thundering Herd College Basketball Preview:
The Thundering Herd has now had two seasons in a row with 20 wins and postseason berths. This year, if the squad puts up another score of victories, they may see themselves in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1987. Second year coach Tom Herrion is ready and challenging the senior players to step into leadership roles.
One of these gifted athletes is Damier Pitts, who put up 16.2 points per game last season. He topped this performance with almost five assists per game and will most likely increase these statlines in his final year with Marshall. Pitts will be backed up by junior Nigel Spikes, a 6' 10" Center who can perform any job out on the hardwood.
Spikes can shoot and post up, but is an absolute wrecking machine on defense. He led the team with 32 blocked shots in 2010-2011 and rejected eight balls in last year's season opener against North Carolina. He can rebound as well and score from nearly any place in the paint. Each game will be crucial for the Thundering Herd this year, but hopefully fans will see them stomping their way into the tourney.
MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD BASKETBALL FACTS:
Location: Huntington, West Virginia
Stadium: Cam Henderson Center
Conference: Conference USA
Rivals: Ohio Bobcats
Marshall Thundering Herd gained basketball prominence under head coach Cam Henderson. Under Henderson, Marshall went 358-158 from 1935-1955. The 1946-47 team was an all-around powerhouse, setting school records with 32 wins in a season, a 17-0 season start and a 35-game home winning streak. In the same year, the Thundering Herd won the NAIA basketball Championship.
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