Detroit Mercy
1927-1942 • 105-38-6
Baseline comparison is omitted when there are not enough outside-tenure seasons for this program.
Avg SRS 9.1Win % 72.5%
No school baseline data available for this tenure.
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Gus Dorais
1922-1942 • Detroit Mercy, Gonzaga
2 schools coached, anchored by Detroit Mercy.
Gus Dorais coached 19 seasons, won 71.9%, and posted an average SRS of 8.4. Best season: 1928 Detroit Mercy. The profile was balanced with a swing-heavy profile. 2 stops shaped the career arc.
Career Record
119-44-8
Career Win %
71.9%
Seasons
19
Career Span
21 years
Average SRS
8.4
Peak SRS
32.3
Best Finish
—
Consistency
38.7
Higher = steadier
Career Arc
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Gus Dorais
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Gus Dorais: 1927 Detroit Mercy
1922Actual season year • SRS range -1.7 to 32.31942
Active comparison point
Gus Dorais • 1928
1928 Detroit Mercy
Best seasonBiggest improvement9-0 • SRS 32.3 • SP Overall —
Win %
100.0%
YoY SRS
+25.5
SP Off / Def
— / —
Finish
Unranked
Comparison context
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School Tenures
Each stop is sized by tenure length. Richer fill reflects a stronger average SRS at that school.
Length = seasons coachedDeeper color = stronger tenure
Detroit Mercy
1927-1942 • 16 seasons
Avg SRS 9.1 • Win % 72.5%
Gonzaga
1922-1924 • 3 seasons
Avg SRS 4.8 • Win % 68.2%
Longest Tenure
Detroit Mercy • 16 seasons
Best Tenure
Detroit Mercy • 9.1 SRS
Best Tenure Win %
Detroit Mercy • 72.5%
Style and Strength Profile
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Overall Strength
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Overall Strength
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Gus Dorais
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Raw avg SP Overall: —
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Impact by School
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Gonzaga
1922-1924 • 14-6-2
Baseline comparison is omitted when there are not enough outside-tenure seasons for this program.
Avg SRS 4.8Win % 68.2%
No school baseline data available for this tenure.
Career Highs and Lows
High Points
Best Season
Detroit Mercy 1928
9-0 • SRS 32.3
Biggest Improvement
Detroit Mercy 1928
9-0 • 25.5 SRS
Best Offensive Season
Unavailable
Best Defensive Season
Unavailable
Setbacks
Worst Season
Detroit Mercy 1942
5-4 • SRS -1.7
Biggest Drop
Detroit Mercy 1929
7-1-1 • -17.4 SRS
Season-by-Season Results
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| Detroit Mercy | 1942 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 55.6% | — | — | -1.7 | — | — | — | -11.3 | -22.2% |
| Detroit Mercy | 1941 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 77.8% | — | — | 9.6 | — | — | — | +5.0 | 0.0% |
| Detroit Mercy | 1940 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 77.8% | — | — | 4.6 | — | — | — | -3.4 | +16.7% |
| Detroit Mercy | 1939 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 61.1% | — | — | 8.0 | — | — | — | +1.1 | +1.1% |
| Detroit Mercy | 1938 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 60.0% | — | — | 6.9 | — | — | — | -5.7 | -10.0% |
| Detroit Mercy | 1937 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 70.0% | — | — | 12.6 | — | — | — | -3.3 | 0.0% |
| Detroit Mercy | 1936 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 70.0% | — | — | 15.9 | — | — | — | +10.9 | +3.3% |
| Detroit Mercy | 1935 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 66.7% | — | — | 5.0 | — | — | — | +3.3 | +5.6% |
| Detroit Mercy | 1934 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 61.1% | — | — | 1.7 | — | — | — | -8.6 | -26.4% |
| Detroit Mercy | 1933 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% | — | — | 10.3 | — | — | — | +3.6 | +7.5% |
| Detroit Mercy | 1932 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 80.0% | — | — | 6.7 | — | — | — | +4.3 | +5.0% |
| Detroit Mercy | 1931 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 75.0% | — | — | 2.4 | — | — | — | -7.6 | +15.0% |
| Detroit Mercy | 1930 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | — | — | 10.0 | — | — | — | -4.9 | -23.3% |
| Detroit Mercy | 1929 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 83.3% | — | — | 14.9 | — | — | — | -17.4 | -16.7% |
| Detroit Mercy | 1928 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | — | — | 32.3 | — | — | — | +25.5 | +22.2% |
| Detroit Mercy | 1927 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 77.8% | — | — | 6.8 | — | — | — | +8.2 | -7.9% |
| Gonzaga | 1924 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 85.7% | — | — | -1.4 | — | — | — | -13.7 | +28.6% |
| Gonzaga | 1923 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% | — | — | 12.3 | — | — | — | +8.8 | -5.4% |
| Gonzaga | 1922 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% | — | — | 3.5 | — | — | — | — | — |
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