Game Date: Dec 24th, 2043

Tulane

Team: Tulane Green Wave [ID #120]

Location: New Orleans, LA (South)

Conference: V.2 [Division 2]

President: SickningSaffire
          [since September 11th 2023 | last seen March 03rd 2025]

Coach: Matt Greco

Arena: Devlin Fieldhouse

Rating: 74.94 - Overall Position: #481

Fan Mood: 134.84

Alumni Mood: 108.75

Prestige: 102

Team Notes:

• Nov 18 2043: 3-star prospect Lloyd Evans committed.
• Nov 04 2043: 2-star prospect Benny Malloy committed.
• Oct 21 2043: Eugene Monti was hired as the new assistant coach.
• Oct 21 2043: Assistant coach Cam Whitson was let go.
• Sep 03 2043: Promoted to conference V.2.
• Jun 30 2043: Cam Whitson was hired as the new assistant coach.
• Jun 30 2043: Assistant coach Deshawn Cherry was let go.
• Mar 15 2043: Made the division 3 tournament field.
• Mar 15 2043: Won the VI.4 conference playoffs.
• Jan 31 2043: 2-star prospect Josh Teal committed.

Record:

Wins: 13 Losses: 6 Pct: .684     Conf Wins: 5 Conf Losses: 4 Conf Pct: .556 Conf Rank: 8     Last10: 5-5 Streak: L2

Pts Ave: 73.9 - 61.0     Pts Diff: +12.9     Team Power Index: 134.5

Press Releases:

Dec 19 2043: "No Moral Victories" As Road Struggles Continue - by SickningSaffire on March 2nd, 2025

Tulane's latest loss to Rider moves them to just 4-5 on the road, and marks their 4th road loss decided by 5 points or less on the season. Despite the close games, the message from Assistant Coach Alex Ruby holds strong, "There are no moral victories when you get to March. Each loss is a hit to the 'ole RPI. Let's not sugarcoat it either, we've had leads in almost all of these games, we have to do better at closing them out. Vegas bettors may be happy, we cover the spread or whatever, but I'm not here... I mean we're not here to play for Vegas, we're here to win BIG games and make the tournament. We'll get together to find new ways to go BIG or go HOME."

The Wave hope to respond in a BIG way against first-place Arizona State on Christmas Eve, though it will be a TALL task.

Kerry Chantaneer, Wave Sports


Mar 15 2043: Wave Make The D-III Tournament - by SickningSaffire on January 31st, 2025

Tulane clinched a berth in the 2043 Division 3 Tournament today with a convincing 80-57 Victory over San Jose State. They will enter the Tourney as an 11-Seed in the South Region and will face 6-Seed Augusta tomorrow.

We caught up with Coach Greco before the key matchup, "Augusta is a tough team. I mean you look at their record, it isn't easy to string together 37 wins at any level. It also isn't easy to dominate your conference tournament. We come off a 5-Game Win Streak, and a Conference Tourney Championship, they come off a loss. We need to feed on the momentum we've built and keep playing an elevated brand of basketball. And I believe we can!"

This will be the First Appearance in the Tournament since Greco took over, and the first in 5 years. The Wave are hungry to make noise here in 2043 and carry the Program's momentum into 2044. GO GREEN WAVE!

Kerry Chantaneer, Wave Sports


Mar 13 2043: Tulane Looking To Make The Tournament, As Injury Concerns Loom - by SickningSaffire on January 29th, 2025

The Wave have been making great strides on the court, winning 11 out of their last 13 contests. A win over (IN) Arkansas State, almost certainly puts Tulane on the right side of the bubble. Unfortunately, they'll be down 3 players, including starting Forward Brent Turley, who is out with forearm inflammation.

We spoke with Assistant Alex Ruby about the matter. Here's what he had to say, "Yeah, yeah! It's not a great situation Kerry, but just like in Vegas we put the chips we have to play and look to win big. That's been the emphasis all week: LETS WIN BIG! If you seek to win big, when you fall short you'll still have good odds to emerge with a win. That's how I interpret it anyways. Coach Matt's been living by a certain phrase all year, don't know if I like it as much as my analogy, but this is what he says: Win gritty, not pretty. The idea is that the team with more fight wins the war. It's locker room talk, you know, something to keep 'em up when they're shooting bricks. I think I've said too much. We'll be ready tomorrow, that's what matters Kerry. See you around."

Coach Ruby's words offer an interesting insight into each coaches approach on gameday. One looks at the BIG picture, the other focused on the details. Together, it is one heck of a force to be reckoned with. Make sure to tune into tomorrow's game Wave fans, it'll be a doozy!

Kerry Chantaneer, Wave Sports



Jan 29 2043: New Defensive System, Looks; Fresh Kicks - by SickningSaffire on January 16th, 2025

The Wave have implemented a new and improved defensive system, sure to frustrate any opponent that dares to enter Devlin Fieldhouse. There have been offensive changes too that will show up in a big way against Hawai'i.

The Wave are rolling in.

I'm Kerry Chantaneer, your new girl for all things Green Wave. Redemption season starts now.