Jackson State Tigers basketball

Jackson State Tigers
2015–16 Jackson State Tigers basketball team
University Jackson State University
Conference SWAC
Location Jackson, MS
Head coach Wayne Brent (3rd year)
Arena Williams Assembly Center
(Capacity: 8,000)
Nickname Tigers
Colors

Royal Blue and White

            
Uniforms
Home
Away
NCAA Tournament appearances
1997, 2000, 2007

The Jackson State Tigers basketball team is the men's basketball team that represents Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. 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.

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/Score
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
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/Score
1993 First Round
Second Round
Connecticut
SW Missouri State
W 90–88
L 52–70
2010 First Round Mississippi State L 67–81

Tigers in the NBA

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