University Bryant University Nickname Bulldog Home Away Head coach Tim O'Shea Arena/Stadium Chace Athletic Center | Location Smithfield, RI Colors Black and Gold Division Division I (NCAA) Conference Northeast Conference | |
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The Bryant Bulldogs men's basketball team represents Bryant University in NCAA Division I men's basketball. The team currently competes in the Northeast Conference. They are currently led by head coach Tim O'Shea and play their home games at the Chace Athletic Center.
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History
Bryant University competed in the NAIA as an NAIA independent program from 1963 until 1976 as the Bryant College Indians before the college became a member of the NCAA Division II level in 1977. Bryants most successful season during the college's tenure in the NAIA came in the 1966–67 season when the team recorded an undefeated regular season, going 22–0 before losing the final two games of the 1966–67 season in the District 32 Tournament. The 22–2 overall record was the team's best during the NAIA years. The 22 wins set a team high win streak that still stands as a school record as of 2012. And the 22 total wins was not eclipsed until the 2003–04 season.
Within a few seasons of transitioning to NCAA Division II, the college became a charter member of the Northeast-10 Conference in 1980.
In 2008, Bryant began the transition to Division I with former Ohio University coach Tim O'Shea. The 2012–13 season marked the first year Bryant was eligible for the postseason, in which they qualified for the 2013 College Basketball Invitational.
NCAA Division II Tournament results
The Bulldogs have appeared in seven NCAA Division II Tournaments. Their combined record is 10–9.
NAIA Tournament results
The Bulldogs have appeared in one NAIA Tournament. Their record is 0–1.
CBI results
The Bulldogs have appeared in one College Basketball Invitational (CBI). Their record is 0–1.
Coaches
Bryant University has had seven coaches during its history: