The Wahoos, as they are unofficially known, began their history under the tutelage of a Welshman and American immigrant known best as "Pop", Henry Lannigan. Lannigan began the program in 1905 after training Olympic Games hopefuls in track and field and quickly brought the basketball program into near-dominant form. He led the Cavaliers to a perfect record of 17–0 in 1914-15 and a Southern Conference title in its inaugural season of 1921–22.
The unofficially named Wahoos started their history under the guidance of a Welshman and American immigrant known as "Pop", Henry Lannigan. Lannigan initiated the program in 1905 after training Olympic Games hopefuls in track and field, and swiftly transformed the basketball program into near-dominance. He led the Cavaliers to an undefeated record of 17–0 in the 1914-15 season and a Southern Conference title during its inaugural year of 1921-22.