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Regarded by many as the father of modern defense, Al LoBalbo brought national prominence to FDU with his defensive principle "Ball-You-Man." [A noted clinician and teacher of the game of basketball he is credited with influencing some of the most prominent coaches in basketball including: Bobby Knight, Seth Greenberg, Hubie Brown and Mike Krzyzewski.]  In his first season with the Knights, LoBalbo took a sub .500 team to a 13-10 record.  In 1970 the LoBalbo-led Knights compiled a then program best 16-7 mark.  The season culminated with the team ranking No. 1 national in defense allows opponents to an average of 53.7 points per game.  Noted for playing any team, anytime, anywhere, a LoBalbo basketball schedule annually included the likes of Kansas, Missouri and Georgia, which the Knights defeated 59-52 at Georgia.  Playing 62 percent of his games on the road over his 11-year tenure, LoBalbo posted a 128-142 overall record for a .474 winning percentage.   

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