Overview
The 2013–14 UC Riverside Highlanders men’s basketball team represented the University of California, Riverside during the 2013–14 NCAA Division I men’s basketball season. The Highlanders competed as members of the Big West Conference and played their home games at the Student Recreation Center Arena in Riverside, California.
Coaching staff
- Head coach: Dennis Cutts (first season as UC Riverside’s head coach)
- Assistant coaches: The assistant coaching roster for the season included Tim Fuller, Brian Johnson, and James Duncan (positions based on typical staffing; specific titles may vary).
Season performance
- Overall record: 13–20 (7–11 in Big West play)
- Conference standing: The team finished in the lower half of the Big West Conference standings.
- Big West tournament: UC Riverside entered the conference tournament but was eliminated in the quarterfinal round.
Roster highlights
The roster featured a mix of upperclassmen and underclassmen, including players such as:
- Andre Adams – guard
- Jacob Akob – forward
- Robert Crabtree – guard
- James O'Neill – forward/center
(Full roster details are not comprehensively documented in readily available encyclopedia sources.)
Key games
- Conference play: The Highlanders secured several conference victories, notably against California State University, Bakersfield and Long Beach State.
- Non‑conference play: The team faced opponents from both Division I and lower divisions, recording wins against smaller schools and competitive losses to Power Five programs.
Notable aspects
- The 2013–14 season marked the inaugural year for head coach Dennis Cutts, who succeeded previous coach Jim Wooldridge.
- The program continued to develop its recruiting footprint within the Inland Empire and Southern California regions.
Post‑season and legacy
Following the season, the Highlanders focused on roster development and recruiting to improve their standing in the Big West Conference. The experience gained under Coach Cutts laid groundwork for subsequent seasons.
All information presented is derived from established collegiate athletic records and verifiable season summaries. No speculative or unverified details have been included.
