The Big Green have not had a winning record since going 14–12 in the 1998–99 season.[2][3][4] They have not participated in an NCAA Tournament since 1959, the longest active streak in between appearances and the 2nd longest ever. Since their last tournament appearance, they have only had 10 winning seasons and only participated in any postseason tournament once, the 2015 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.
Postseason results
NCAA tournament results
The Big Green have appeared in the NCAA tournament seven times with two national championship game appearances. Their combined record is 10–7. Dartmouth, along with Kansas, was the first team to appear in multiple NCAA Tournaments after making their second appearance in the 1942 tournament. They were also the first team to appear in consecutive tournaments.
A National Labor Relations Board regional official has ruled that Dartmouth basketball players are employees of the school, paving the way for a union election.[5] The decision allows players to negotiate salary and working conditions. Dartmouth plans to seek a review of the ruling, arguing the students are not employees. The players see the ruling as a significant step forward and plan to form an Ivy League Players Association.[5] The NCAA and universities insist athletes are students, not employees, but the ruling could challenge this view. The case is significant amid ongoing legal challenges to the amateur athlete model. The ruling may lead to increased compensation and player involvement in decision-making. The decision is supported by the Service Employees International Union, and it has implications for college athletes nationwide.[5]
References
^"Color Palette"(PDF). Dartmouth Athletics Visual Identity Guidelines. March 13, 2019. Retrieved July 17, 2019.