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Joseph Palacz
First Season: 2010-11 or earlier
Last Season: 2023-24
Total Games: 274
Crew Chief: 86 (31%)
U1: 139 (51%)
U2: 49 (18%)
Home Wins: 60%
Home Fouls: 17.9
Away Fouls: 18.6
Foul Diff: 0.6
Attendance: 1,669
| Games | Total | 2023-24 | 2022-23 | 2021-22 | 2020-21 | 2019-20 | 2018-19 | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 | 2012-13 | 2011-12 | 2010-11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 274 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 29 | 36 | 36 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 |
| Crew Chief | 86 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| U1 | 139 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 12 |
| U2 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| NCAA Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NIT Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pre/Mid-Season Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NEC | 74 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| Patriot | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Ivy | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| MEAC | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| MAAC | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Am. East | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Horizon | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A-10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southern | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big South | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MAC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MVC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OVC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Crew Chief | U1 | U2 | Home | Away | Score | Fouls | Fee | Season $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-3-15 | Joseph Palacz | Nathan Hall | Tim Smith | Fairfield | Marist | 65 - 61 | 14 - 17 | $1,843 | $1,843 |
| 2023-2-11 | Jim Bruno | Joseph Palacz | John Barley | Fairleigh Dickinson | Central Connecticut | 73 - 77 | 24 - 15 | $1,504 | $7,520 |
| 2023-2-4 | Joseph Palacz | Ernest Hamilton III | Josh Burton | Sacred Heart | Central Connecticut | 78 - 65 | 13 - 14 | $1,504 | $6,016 |
| 2022-12-22 | Joseph Palacz | Byron Taylor | Ernest Hamilton III | St. Francis Brooklyn | Medgar Evers | 89 - 66 | 9 - 19 | $1,504 | $4,512 |
| 2022-12-8 | Ron Tyburski | Joseph Palacz | Jermaine Rogers | St. Francis (PA) | Saint Vincent | 88 - 58 | 12 - 18 | $1,504 | $3,008 |
| 2022-11-23 | Jim Bruno | Joseph Palacz | Jermaine Rogers | St. Francis (PA) | Franciscan University | 120 - 53 | 15 - 17 | $1,504 | $1,504 |
| 2022-2-26 | Joseph Palacz | Jim Oswalt | Ernest Hamilton III | Sacred Heart | St. Francis (PA) | 80 - 68 | 21 - 15 | $1,456 | $4,368 |
| 2022-2-19 | Joseph Palacz | Byron Taylor | John Barley | St. Francis (PA) | St. Francis Brooklyn | 72 - 80 | 19 - 20 | $1,456 | $2,912 |
| 2022-2-12 | Joseph Palacz | Ernest Hamilton III | Mamadou Ba | Fairleigh Dickinson | Sacred Heart | 82 - 75 | 18 - 14 | $1,456 | $1,456 |
| 2021-2-20 | Guy Pagano | Joseph Palacz | Jim McMahon | Long Island University | Central Connecticut | 87 - 74 | 18 - 9 | $1,408 | $16,456 |
| 2021-2-17 | Rodney Markovich | Joseph Palacz | Greg Moyer | Mount St. Mary's | Wagner | 55 - 57 | 12 - 18 | $1,408 | $15,048 |
| 2021-2-16 | Lionel Butler | Joseph Palacz | Jermaine Rogers | Mount St. Mary's | Wagner | 39 - 61 | 14 - 20 | $1,408 | $13,640 |
| 2021-1-24 | Rodney Markovich | Joseph Palacz | John Garbinski | New Hampshire | UAlbany | 64 - 83 | 18 - 10 | $1,496 | $12,232 |
| 2021-1-23 | Rodney Markovich | Joseph Palacz | John Garbinski | New Hampshire | UAlbany | 71 - 64 | 21 - 23 | $1,496 | $10,736 |
| 2021-1-15 | Joseph Palacz | Adam Flore | John Barley | St. Francis (PA) | Bryant | 63 - 72 | 22 - 13 | $1,408 | $9,240 |
| 2021-1-8 | Ron Tyburski | Joseph Palacz | Matt Palumb | Niagara | Rider | 70 - 76 | 11 - 14 | $1,672 | $7,832 |
| 2021-1-2 | Joseph Palacz | Kevin Ferguson | Andy O'Brien | Canisius | Saint Peter's | 63 - 60 | 15 - 19 | $1,672 | $6,160 |
| 2021-1-1 | Joseph Palacz | Kevin Ferguson | Andy O'Brien | Canisius | Saint Peter's | 70 - 58 | 15 - 16 | $1,672 | $4,488 |
| 2020-12-30 | Kenneth Clark | Damon Williams | Joseph Palacz | Delaware State | Manhattan | 59 - 65 | 25 - 17 | $1,320 | $2,816 |
| 2020-12-15 | Rodney Markovich | Joseph Palacz | David DeYoung | Stony Brook | Point Park | 83 - 39 | 16 - 19 | $1,496 | $1,496 |
| 2020-2-29 | Kevin O'Connell | Joseph Palacz | Bill McCarthy | UMass Lowell | Vermont | 77 - 94 | 23 - 22 | $1,445 | $42,501 |
| 2020-2-15 | Joseph Palacz | James Ostwalt | Adam Vandenburgh | Robert Morris | Fairleigh Dickinson | 71 - 72 | 17 - 15 | $1,360 | $41,056 |
| 2020-2-10 | William Covington | Joseph Palacz | Bruce Rothwell | Morgan State | North Carolina Central | 57 - 58 | 18 - 16 | $1,275 | $39,696 |
| 2020-2-8 | Joseph Palacz | Robert Snedden | Shane Staggs | New Hampshire | Stony Brook | 81 - 64 | 21 - 24 | $1,445 | $38,421 |
| 2020-2-2 | Robert Riley | Joseph Palacz | Josh White | Saint Peter's | Siena | 85 - 80 | 21 - 23 | $1,615 | $36,976 |
| 2020-2-1 | Joseph Palacz | Justin Simon | Brandon Williams | St. Francis (PA) | Bryant | 84 - 64 | 13 - 18 | $1,360 | $35,361 |
| 2020-1-22 | Joseph Palacz | Carl Luciano | Sean Campbell | Maine | Vermont | 57 - 59 | 18 - 19 | $1,445 | $34,001 |
| 2020-1-18 | Joseph Palacz | Bill McCarthy | King Whetstone | Stony Brook | UAlbany | 70 - 62 | 18 - 19 | $1,445 | $32,556 |
| 2020-1-6 | William Humes | Joseph Palacz | Chet Walker | Coppin State | Norfolk State | 59 - 82 | 18 - 21 | $1,275 | $31,111 |
| 2020-1-5 | Joseph Palacz | Kevin Ferguson | Robert Snedden | Canisius | Fairfield | 42 - 46 | 15 - 13 | $1,615 | $29,836 |
| 2020-1-4 | Ron Tyburski | Chris Beaver | Joseph Palacz | Hartford | New Hampshire | 61 - 52 | 11 - 20 | $1,445 | $28,221 |
| 2020-1-3 | Joseph Palacz | Nathan Hall | Andy O'Brien | Iona | Saint Peter's | 74 - 75 | 21 - 20 | $1,615 | $26,776 |
| 2019-12-30 | Joseph Palacz | Jon Campbell | Leon Wilson | IUPUI | Cleveland State | 80 - 82 | 17 - 20 | $1,658 | $25,161 |
| 2019-12-29 | Joseph Palacz | Matt Palumb | Robert Riley Jr. | Binghamton | Hartwick | 98 - 45 | 16 - 23 | $1,445 | $23,503 |
| 2019-12-21 | Robert Riley | Joseph Palacz | Robert Snedden | UMass Lowell | Boston University | 62 - 74 | 14 - 17 | $1,445 | $22,058 |
| 2019-12-17 | Joseph Palacz | Chet Walker | Jermaine Rogers | St. Francis (PA) | Franciscan University | 115 - 66 | 19 - 26 | $1,360 | $20,613 |
| 2019-12-16 | Les Jones | Joseph Palacz | Ian McClenny | Morgan State | Chestnut Hill College | 96 - 72 | 25 - 23 | $1,275 | $19,253 |
| 2019-12-14 | Joseph Palacz | Carl Luciano | Robert Snedden | Canisius | Holy Cross | 80 - 72 | 17 - 25 | $1,615 | $17,978 |
| 2019-12-7 | Joseph Palacz | John Floyd | Adam Vandenburgh | Quinnipiac | New Hampshire | 75 - 67 | 14 - 20 | $1,615 | $16,363 |
| 2019-12-2 | Jim Bruno | Rodney Markovich | Joseph Palacz | UIC | San Diego | 89 - 83 | 25 - 22 | $1,658 | $14,748 |
| 2019-12-1 | Jim Bruno | Rodney Markovich | Joseph Palacz | Mercer | Canisius | 66 - 76 | 19 - 20 | $1,615 | $13,090 |
| 2019-11-30 | Joseph Palacz | Alfred Smith | Brandon Cruz | UMBC | Drexel | 85 - 60 | 13 - 14 | $1,445 | $11,475 |
| 2019-11-27 | Rodney Markovich | Joseph Palacz | Adam Flore | Robert Morris | Geneva | 102 - 62 | 13 - 14 | $1,360 | $10,030 |
| 2019-11-24 | Joseph Palacz | Matt Palumb | Ryan Corbett | Central Connecticut | Columbia | 52 - 82 | 12 - 11 | $1,360 | $8,670 |
| 2019-11-23 | Joseph Palacz | Courtney Green | Luke Schumer | Binghamton | Army | 88 - 73 | 19 - 15 | $1,445 | $7,310 |
| 2019-11-16 | Lee Marelli | Joseph Palacz | Chris Slattery | UMass Lowell | Merrimack | 58 - 60 | 14 - 17 | $1,445 | $5,865 |
| 2019-11-13 | Ron Tyburski | Joseph Palacz | Courtney Green | Saint Peter's | Bryant | 44 - 69 | 17 - 16 | $1,615 | $4,420 |
| 2019-11-9 | Jim Bruno | Joseph Palacz | John Gleich | Mount St. Mary's | Gettysburg | 75 - 58 | 11 - 22 | $1,360 | $2,805 |
| 2019-11-5 | Joseph Palacz | Ryan Corbett | Michael Fortunato | Stony Brook | Yale | 69 - 74 | 16 - 18 | $1,445 | $1,445 |
| 2019-3-26 | Rodney Markovich | Joseph Palacz | Donnie Eppley | Hampton | Charleston Southern | 73 - 67 | 15 - 19 | $1,374 | $52,399 |
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Tournament Games
| Tournament | Times Worked | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| 2K CLASSIC | 2 | 2015-16 |
| AIR FORCE RESERVE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME TIP-OFF | 2 | 2018-19, 2019-20 |
| ALL-MILITARY CLASSIC | 2 | 2014-15 |
| AT BROOKLYN NY | 1 | 2012-13 |
| BARCLAYS CENTER CLASSIC - CAMPUS GAME | 1 | 2017-18 |
| BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME TIP-OFF | 1 | 2017-18 |
| BATTLE 4 ATLANTIS | 1 | 2013-14 |
| BROWN BEARS TIP-OFF CLASSIC | 1 | 2018-19 |
| Boca Raton Beach Classic | 2 | 2019-20 |
| CBI TOURNAMENT - 1st ROUND | 2 | 2012-13, 2017-18 |
| CBI TOURNAMENT - QUARTERFINAL | 2 | 2014-15, 2015-16 |
| CIT - 2nd ROUND | 1 | 2018-19 |
| COACHES vs CANCER CLASSIC | 1 | 2013-14 |
| Central New York Hoops Classic | 1 | 2018-19 |
| Fort Myers Tip-Off - Campus Game | 1 | 2018-19 |
| KEIGHTLEY CLASSIC | 1 | 2013-14 |
| MAAC Championship - Semifinal | 1 | 2023-24 |
| NORTHEAST CONFERENCE MEN'S TOURNAMENT - QUARTERFINAL | 1 | 2016-17 |
| PATRIOT LEAGUE MEN'S TOURNAMENT - 1st ROUND | 2 | 2016-17, 2017-18 |
| PATRIOT LEAGUE MEN'S TOURNAMENT - QUARTERFINAL | 2 | 2013-14, 2018-19 |
| PATRIOT LEAGUE MEN'S TOURNAMENT - SEMIFINAL | 2 | 2012-13, 2014-15 |
| PHILLY HOOP GROUP CLASSIC | 1 | 2011-12 |
| ROMAN CBI TOURNAMENT - 1st ROUND | 1 | 2018-19 |
| River Hawk Invitational | 1 | 2019-20 |
Joseph Palacz Game Pace by Season
Total games worked across seasons, relative to each season's opening day
Estimated Salary Information
Salary estimates based on conference rates, tier level, and season adjustments. Rates vary by conference and year.
Career Summary
Current Tier: Tier 2
Career Total: $331,302
Total Games: 274
Avg per Game: $1,209
Highest Season: $52,399 (2018-19)
Season-by-Season Breakdown
| Season | Tier | Games | CC Games | U1/U2 Games | Total Earned | Avg per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Tier 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $1,843 | $1,843 |
| 2022-23 | Tier 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | $7,520 | $1,504 |
| 2021-22 | Tier 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | $4,368 | $1,456 |
| 2020-21 | Tier 2 | 11 | 3 | 8 | $16,456 | $1,496 |
| 2019-20 | Tier 2 | 29 | 16 | 13 | $42,501 | $1,466 |
| 2018-19 | Tier 2 | 36 | 16 | 20 | $52,399 | $1,456 |
| 2017-18 | Tier 2 | 36 | 13 | 23 | $51,819 | $1,439 |
| 2016-17 | Tier 3 | 25 | 8 | 17 | $26,909 | $1,076 |
| 2015-16 | Tier 3 | 21 | 7 | 14 | $22,934 | $1,092 |
| 2014-15 | Tier 3 | 21 | 3 | 18 | $21,826 | $1,039 |
| 2013-14 | Tier 3 | 23 | 3 | 20 | $24,053 | $1,046 |
| 2012-13 | Tier 3 | 21 | 3 | 18 | $19,975 | $951 |
| 2011-12 | Tier 3 | 20 | 6 | 14 | $18,809 | $940 |
| 2010-11 | Tier 3 | 22 | 2 | 20 | $19,890 | $904 |
Joseph Palacz Salary Pace by Season
Estimated cumulative salary earned across seasons, relative to each season's opening day