Nickname Spartans Home Away Division Division I (NCAA) | Colors Green and Gold Head coach Robert Jones | |
University Norfolk State University Arena/Stadium Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall Conference Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Location Norfolk, Virginia, United States | ||
The Norfolk State Spartans men's basketball team represents Norfolk State University, located in Norfolk, Virginia, in NCAA Division I basketball competition. They currently compete in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, of which they are the defending tournament champions. The Spartans are currently coached by Robert Jones and play their home games at the Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall (7,000).
Contents
- NCAA Division I tournament results
- NCAA Division II tournament results
- NIT results
- CIT results
- Spartans in the NBA
- References
The Spartans men's basketball team is best known for defeating the #2 seeded Missouri in the 2012 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament 86-84, the first tournament appearance for Norfolk State. It was only the fifth time that a 15th seed has defeated a 2nd seed.
NCAA Division I tournament results
The Spartans have appeared in one NCAA Division I Tournament. Their combined record is 1–1.
NCAA Division II tournament results
The Spartans have appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament 15 times. Their combined record is 18–19.
NIT results
The Spartans have appeared in one National Invitation Tournament (NIT). Their record is 0–1.
CIT results
The Spartans have appeared in four CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT). Their combined record is 0–4.