Jackson State Tigers basketball
The Jackson State Tigers basketball team is the men's basketball team that represents Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. The team competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007. The Tigers are coached by Wayne Brent.
Jackson State Tigers | |||
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University | Jackson State University | ||
Head coach | Wayne Brent (7th season) | ||
Conference | SWAC | ||
Location | Jackson, Mississippi | ||
Arena | Williams Assembly Center (Capacity: 8,000) | ||
Nickname | Tigers | ||
Colors | Blue, White, and Gray[1] | ||
Uniforms | |||
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NCAA Tournament Appearances | |||
1997, 2000, 2007 | |||
Conference Tournament Champions | |||
1978, 1991, 1997, 2000, 2007 | |||
Conference Regular Season Champions | |||
1964, 1968, 1970, 1974, 1975, 1982, 1991, 1993, 1996, 2010 |
Postseason results
NCAA Division I tournament results
The Tigers have appeared in the NCAA Division I Tournament three times. Their combined record is 0–3.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1997 | First Round | Kansas | L 64–78 |
2000 | First Round | Arizona | L 47–71 |
2007 | First Round | Florida | L 69–112 |
NCAA Division II tournament results
The Tigers have appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament five times. Their combined record is 4–6. They are the only team to ever forfeit a game in tournament history.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1957 | Regional Semifinals Regional Finals | Philander Smith South Dakota | W 93–65 L 0–2 † |
1964 | Regional Semifinals Regional 3rd Place Game | Evansville Ball State | L 69–97 L 71–92 |
1965 | Regional Semifinals Regional 3rd Place Game | Central Michigan Concordia (IL) | L 79–83 W 90–80 |
1966 | Regional Semifinals Regional 3rd Place Game | Abilene Christian Arkansas State | L 79–94 W 77–84 |
1968 | Regional Semifinals Regional 3rd Place Game | Texas–Pan American McNeese State | L 73–96 W 75–71 |
† - Jackson State, citing policy of the Mississippi Board of Trustees, was compelled to withdraw from the tournament rather than competing in an interracial contest. This would be the only time such an occurrence would directly mar the tournament, and Jackson State themselves would return to the tournament in 1964.
NIT results
The Tigers have appeared in two National Invitation Tournaments (NIT). Their combined record is 1–2.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1993 | First Round Second Round | Connecticut SW Missouri State | W 90–88 L 52–70 |
2010 | First Round | Mississippi State | L 67–81 |
CIT results
The Tigers have played in one CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT). Their record is 1–1.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2016 | First Round Second Round | Sam Houston State Grand Canyon | W 81–77OT L 54–64 |
Tigers in the NBA
Notes
- "JSU Color Scheme | Style Guide". Retrieved April 9, 2016.