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Michael Irving


First Season: 2010-11 or earlier

Last Season: 2025-26

Total Games: 1,064

Crew Chief: 900 (85%)

U1: 130 (12%)

U2: 34 (3%)

Home Wins: 67%

Home Fouls: 16.9

Away Fouls: 18.8

Foul Diff: 1.9

Attendance: 6,207

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Games Total 2025-26 2024-25 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 1064 78 71 82 74 74 57 57 66 67 62 59 74 64 59 65 55
Crew Chief 900 77 71 75 70 68 52 54 63 62 54 56 68 59 33 22 16
U1 130 1 0 7 4 6 5 3 3 5 8 3 6 5 19 25 30
U2 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 18 9
NCAA Tournament 40 3 3 4 3 3 4 0 4 3 2 2 3 2 1 3 0
NIT Tournament 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Pre/Mid-Season Tournament 16 0 2 1 6 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PAC 12 313 0 0 26 34 31 21 17 17 18 19 13 21 22 28 27 19
Mountain West 251 27 29 23 14 19 13 10 15 20 16 15 13 15 6 7 9
WCC 164 0 0 16 11 14 9 13 7 11 8 10 19 14 13 9 10
Big West 117 3 0 6 2 2 5 6 7 7 13 12 13 8 8 15 10
Big 10 84 34 37 0 9 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0
WAC 41 0 0 3 2 3 5 5 6 2 0 0 2 2 2 4 5
Big Sky 39 0 0 4 1 3 1 5 10 6 2 7 0 0 0 0 0
ACC 13 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 1
SEC 7 0 2 1 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Big 12 7 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0
Summit 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Big East 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0
A-10 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
MAC 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0
Horizon 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
American 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
ASUN 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MVC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Southland 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Independent 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
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Date Crew Chief U1 U2 Home Away Score Fouls Fee Season $
2026-3-28 Michael Irving John Gaffney Tony Padilla Illinois Iowa 71 - 59 13 - 20 $4,000 $265,900
2026-3-21 Michael Irving Owen Shortt Tommy Morrissey Michigan State Louisville 77 - 69 11 - 21 $4,000 $261,900
2026-3-19 Michael Irving Bharat Ramnanan Tommy Morrissey Michigan Howard 101 - 80 13 - 15 $4,000 $257,900
2026-3-14 Michael Irving Verne Harris Randy Richardson Utah State San Diego State 73 - 62 18 - 14 $3,000 $253,900
2026-3-13 Michael Irving Verne Harris Scott Brown Utah State Nevada 79 - 66 19 - 21 $3,000 $250,900
2026-3-12 Michael Irving Kevin Brill Amy Bonner San Diego State Colorado State 71 - 62 16 - 27 $3,000 $247,900
2026-3-11 Michael Irving Amy Bonner Chad Barlow Nevada Air Force 80 - 45 17 - 21 $3,000 $244,900
2026-3-7 Michael Irving Tim Comer Mike Reed USC UCLA 68 - 89 19 - 15 $4,000 $241,900
2026-3-4 Michael Irving Mike Reed Paul Szelc Northwestern Purdue 66 - 70 14 - 13 $4,000 $237,900
2026-3-3 Michael Irving Alfred Smith Tommy Nunez UNLV Utah State 92 - 65 17 - 18 $3,000 $233,900
2026-2-28 Michael Irving Steve McJunkins Nate Harris New Mexico San Diego State 81 - 76 18 - 23 $3,000 $230,900
2026-2-26 Michael Irving Jeff Malham Bill Vinovich UC San Diego Cal State Bakersfield 84 - 72 25 - 20 $2,450 $227,900
2026-2-25 Michael Irving Michael Greenstein Tony Padilla California SMU 73 - 69 19 - 15 $3,800 $225,450
2026-2-24 Michael Irving John Floyd Kevin Raher Colorado State Fresno State 74 - 70 11 - 16 $3,000 $221,650
2026-2-22 Michael Irving Ron Groover Nate Harris Wisconsin Iowa 84 - 71 12 - 16 $4,000 $218,650
2026-2-21 Michael Irving Larry Scirotto Nate Harris Nebraska Penn State 87 - 64 14 - 13 $4,000 $214,650
2026-2-18 Michael Irving Kevin Brill Chad Barlow Utah State Boise State 75 - 56 11 - 12 $3,000 $210,650
2026-2-17 Michael Irving Kevin Brill Tommy Nunez Oregon Minnesota 44 - 61 10 - 9 $4,000 $207,650
2026-2-15 Michael Irving Mike Littlewood Mike Reed Rutgers Maryland 68 - 57 13 - 20 $4,000 $203,650
2026-2-14 Michael Irving Mike Littlewood Jeffrey Anderson Michigan UCLA 86 - 56 11 - 22 $4,000 $199,650
2026-2-12 Michael Irving Todd Von Sossan Chad Barlow Denver South Dakota State 79 - 61 15 - 13 $2,150 $195,650
2026-2-11 Michael Irving Mike Reed Randy Richardson Washington Penn State 60 - 63 13 - 14 $4,000 $193,500
2026-2-10 Michael Irving Rob Keuneman Randy Richardson UNLV San José State 82 - 75 14 - 16 $3,000 $189,500
2026-2-7 Michael Irving Larry Scirotto Mike Reed Indiana Wisconsin 78 - 77 15 - 19 $4,000 $186,500
2026-2-4 Michael Irving Joe Lindsay Vladimir Voyard-Tadal Stanford Clemson 64 - 66 20 - 14 $3,800 $182,500
2026-2-3 Michael Irving Amy Bonner Kelly Pfeifer Fresno State UNLV 98 - 96 28 - 35 $3,000 $178,700
2026-2-1 Michael Irving Earl Walton Andy O'Brien Maryland Purdue 63 - 93 19 - 16 $4,000 $175,700
2026-1-31 Michael Irving D.J. Carstensen Earl Walton Wisconsin Ohio State 92 - 82 15 - 20 $4,000 $171,700
2026-1-29 Michael Irving Tim Stewart Andy O'Brien St. Thomas-Minnesota North Dakota 80 - 81 14 - 18 $2,150 $167,700
2026-1-28 Michael Irving Alfred Smith Edwin Young Utah State Wyoming 94 - 62 17 - 16 $3,000 $165,550
2026-1-27 Michael Irving Kevin Brill Amy Bonner Nevada Grand Canyon 66 - 60 15 - 19 $3,000 $162,550
2026-1-24 Michael Irving Kevin Brill Larry Scirotto UCLA Northwestern 71 - 64 13 - 16 $4,000 $159,550
2026-1-22 Michael Irving Mike Littlewood Doug Sirmons Denver North Dakota State 77 - 82 13 - 12 $2,150 $155,550
2026-1-21 Michael Irving Brian McNutt Luke Schumer Omaha South Dakota 64 - 68 20 - 17 $2,150 $153,400
2026-1-20 Michael Irving Rob Keuneman Luke Schumer Utah State UNLV 76 - 86 20 - 22 $3,000 $151,250
2026-1-17 Michael Irving Jason Phillips Randy Richardson Washington Michigan State 63 - 80 15 - 11 $4,000 $148,250
2026-1-15 Michael Irving Gene Grimshaw Eric Curry UC San Diego Cal State Northridge 79 - 84 21 - 19 $2,450 $144,250
2026-1-14 Michael Irving Lee Cassell Tony Padilla California Duke 56 - 71 22 - 17 $3,800 $141,800
2026-1-13 Michael Irving Mike Reed Nate Harris USC Maryland 88 - 71 22 - 20 $4,000 $138,000
2026-1-11 Michael Irving Mike Reed Doug Sirmons Iowa Illinois 69 - 75 14 - 11 $4,000 $134,000
2026-1-10 Michael Irving Mike Littlewood Kelly Pfeifer Purdue Penn State 93 - 85 10 - 17 $4,000 $130,000
2026-1-8 Michael Irving Jim Bruno Rob Keuneman Kansas City North Dakota State 73 - 97 14 - 18 $2,150 $126,000
2026-1-6 Michael Irving Nate Harris Luke Schumer San José State Fresno State 55 - 70 16 - 11 $3,000 $123,850
2026-1-3 Michael Irving David Walker Rob Keuneman San Diego State Boise State 110 - 107 29 - 24 $3,000 $120,850
2026-1-2 Sean Hull Michael Irving Chase Shaw Stanford Louisville 80 - 76 19 - 23 $3,800 $117,850
2025-12-30 Michael Irving Scott Brown Derek Anganes Fresno State Utah State 63 - 72 20 - 23 $3,000 $114,050
2025-12-29 Michael Irving Kevin Brill Tim Stewart UNLV La Sierra 89 - 47 14 - 13 $3,000 $111,050
2025-12-28 Michael Irving Brian Dorsey Steve McJunkins Maryland Old Dominion 73 - 58 19 - 18 $4,000 $108,050
2025-12-23 Michael Irving D.J. Carstensen Keith Kimble Ohio State Grambling 89 - 63 18 - 20 $4,000 $104,050
2025-12-21 Michael Irving Gerald Williams Andy O'Brien Michigan La Salle 102 - 50 16 - 28 $4,000 $100,050
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Tournament Games

Tournament Times Worked Seasons
NCAA Elite 8 4 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26
NCAA Sweet 16 7 2011-12, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22
NCAA Second Round 12 2011-12, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26
NCAA First Round 15 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26
NCAA First Four 2 2018-19, 2023-24
NIT 6 2010-11, 2011-12, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18
2K EMPIRE CLASSIC - SUBREGIONAL GAME 1 2019-20
AIR FORCE CLASSIC 1 2015-16
AIR FORCE RESERVE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME CLASSIC 1 2018-19
ARMED FORCES CLASSIC 1 2016-17
AT SALT LAKE CITY 1 2012-13
AT SPOKANE WA 1 2011-12
Abe Lemons Classic 1 2021-22
Acrisure Holiday Classic 1 2025-26
Acrisure Holiday Classic - Championship 1 2025-26
Arizona Tip-Off - Campus Game 1 2023-24
BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME CLASSIC 1 2017-18
BBN Showcase 1 2019-20
BIG SKY MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - 1st ROUND 3 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18
BIG WEST CONFERENCE MEN'S TOURNAMENT - FINAL 4 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2018-19
BIG WEST CONFERENCE MEN'S TOURNAMENT - SEMIFINAL 2 2013-14, 2017-18
BIG WEST MEN'S TOURNAMENT - FINAL 1 2011-12
BIG WEST MEN'S TOURNAMENT - FINAL AT ANAHEIM CA 1 2010-11
BIG WEST MEN'S TOURNAMENT - QUARTERFINAL 1 2012-13
Battle in Seattle 1 2021-22
Big Sky Championship - 2nd Round 1 2023-24
Big Sky Championship - Final 1 2020-21
Big Sky Championship - Quarterfinal 1 2023-24
Big West Conference 1 2020-21
CABLE CAR CLASSIC 2 2019-20
CALIFORNIA BEARS CLASSIC 1 2016-17
CANCUN CHALLENGE - CAMPUS GAME 1 2017-18
CIT - 1st ROUND 1 2017-18
COACHES vs CANCER CLASSIC 1 2013-14
CONTINENTAL TIRE LAS VEGAS CLASSIC - CAMPUS GAME 3 2017-18, 2018-19
Continental Tire Main Event 2 2023-24
DIRECTV WOODEN LEGACY 1 2015-16
EA SPORTS MAUI INVITATIONAL 2 2014-15
Emerald Coast Classic - Campus Game 1 2022-23
FAR WEST CLASSIC INVITATIONAL 1 2015-16
Far West Classic 1 2020-21
Fort Myers Tip-Off - Beach Division 1 2025-26
Fort Myers Tip-Off - Campus Game 1 2024-25
GLOBAL SPORTS CLASSIC - CAMPUS GAME 2 2016-17
GOTHAM CLASSIC 1 2014-15
Good Sam Empire Classic 2 2021-22
HALL OF FAME TIP-OFF 1 2012-13
HALL OF FAME TIP-OFF TOURNAMENT 1 2010-11
Hall of Fame Classic 1 2024-25
Hall of Fame Series - Los Angeles 1 2025-26
Hall of Fame Series - Phoenix 1 2023-24
Hall of Fame Series - San Antonio 1 2023-24
Jack Jones Classic 1 2023-24
Jerry Colangelo Classic 1 2025-26
LAS VEGAS INVITATIONAL 1 2013-14
Legends Classic 2 2022-23
MARV HARSHMAN CLASSIC 1 2014-15
MAUI JIM MAUI INVITATIONAL - CAMPUS GAME 1 2019-20
MEN AGAINST BREAST CANCER SHOWCASE 1 2017-18
MOUNTAIN WEST MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - 1st ROUND 1 2018-19
MOUNTAIN WEST MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - QUARTERFINAL 5 2011-12, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17
MOUNTAIN WEST MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - QUARTERFINALS 1 2010-11
MOUNTAIN WEST MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - SEMIFINAL 3 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17
Mountain West Championship - 1st Round 2 2024-25, 2025-26
Mountain West Championship - Final 3 2022-23, 2023-24, 2025-26
Mountain West Championship - Quarterfinal 4 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26
Mountain West Championship - Semifinal 5 2020-21, 2021-22, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26
PAC-10 MEN'S TOURNAMENT - SEMIFINALS AT LOS ANGELES CA 1 2010-11
PAC-12 MEN'S TOURNAMENT - 1st ROUND 4 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2017-18
PAC-12 MEN'S TOURNAMENT - QUARTERFINAL 1 2017-18
PAC-12 MEN'S TOURNAMENT - SEMIFINAL 2 2011-12, 2012-13
PAC-12 MEN'S TOURNAMENT PRES. BY NEW YORK LIFE - 1st ROUND 3 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17
PAC-12 MEN'S TOURNAMENT PRES. BY NEW YORK LIFE - QUARTERFINAL 1 2018-19
PAC-12 TOURNAMENT - 1st ROUND 1 2019-20
PROGRESSIVE LEGENDS CLASSIC 1 2014-15
Pac-12 7 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Pac-12/SWAC Legacy Series 2 2022-23
Paycom Wooden Legacy 1 2022-23
Players Era Festival - Championship Day - 3rd Place Game 1 2024-25
Players Era Festival - Impact 1 2024-25
Players Era Festival - Power 1 2024-25
ROMAN CBI TOURNAMENT - QUARTERFINAL 1 2018-19
SAN DIEGO CLASSIC 1 2016-17
San Jose Tip-Off 1 2024-25
SoCal Challenge 1 2022-23
Sunshine Slam - Campus Game 1 2024-25
THE WOODEN LEGACY 4 2013-14, 2014-15
The Lancer Joust 1 2023-24
UTAH THANKSGIVING TOURNAMENT 1 2012-13
WCC MEN'S TOURNAMENT - 1st ROUND 2 2011-12, 2012-13
WCC MEN'S TOURNAMENT - 1st ROUND AT LAS VEGAS NV 1 2010-11
WCC MEN'S TOURNAMENT - FINAL 1 2012-13
WCC MEN'S TOURNAMENT - SEMIFINALS AT LAS VEGAS NV 1 2010-11
WEST COAST CONFERENCE MEN'S TOURNAMENT - 1st ROUND 1 2014-15
WEST COAST CONFERENCE MEN'S TOURNAMENT - FINAL 2 2013-14, 2014-15
WOODEN LEGACY 11 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19
West Coast Conference 6 2021-22, 2022-23
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Michael Irving Game Pace by Season

Total games worked across seasons, relative to each season's opening day

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Estimated Salary Information

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Career Summary

Current Tier: Tier 1

Career Total: $2,711,200

Total Games: 1064

Avg per Game: $2,548

Highest Season: $265,900 (2025-26)

Season-by-Season Breakdown

Season Tier Games CC Games U1/U2 Games Total Earned Avg per Game
2025-26 Tier 1 78 77 1 $265,900 $3,409
2024-25 Tier 1 71 71 0 $248,950 $3,506
2023-24 Tier 1 82 75 7 $237,982 $2,902
2022-23 Tier 1 74 70 4 $223,281 $3,017
2021-22 Tier 1 74 68 6 $204,609 $2,765
2020-21 Tier 1 57 52 5 $148,448 $2,604
2019-20 Tier 1 57 54 3 $141,349 $2,480
2018-19 Tier 1 66 63 3 $154,493 $2,341
2017-18 Tier 1 67 62 5 $155,539 $2,321
2016-17 Tier 1 62 54 8 $143,478 $2,314
2015-16 Tier 1 59 56 3 $128,072 $2,171
2014-15 Tier 1 74 68 6 $160,864 $2,174
2013-14 Tier 1 64 59 5 $137,839 $2,154
2012-13 Tier 1 59 33 26 $125,195 $2,122
2011-12 Tier 1 65 22 43 $129,646 $1,995
2010-11 Tier 1 55 16 39 $105,555 $1,919
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Michael Irving Salary Pace by Season

Estimated cumulative salary earned across seasons, relative to each season's opening day

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