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Nickname
  
Tigers

Home
  
Away

Arena/Stadium
  
Alex G. Spanos Center

Division
  
Division I (NCAA)

Colors
  
Black and Orange

Head coach
  
Damon Stoudamire

Conference
  
West Coast Conference

Mascot
  
Powercat

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University
  
University of the Pacific

Location
  
Stockton, California, United States

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The University of the Pacific Tigers men's basketball team is an NCAA Division I member, part of the West Coast Conference. The team is based in Stockton, California. They play their home games at the Alex G. Spanos Center and are led by head coach Damon Stoudamire.

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On July 15, 2013, Pacific left the Big West Conference to rejoin the West Coast Conference. It had been a charter member of the WCC since 1952, but left in 1971 to join the Pacific Coast Athletic Association, later renamed to the Big West Conference.

In late 2015, investigations into improper academic benefits being provided to basketball players began. On December 11, the school placed head coach Ron Verlin and assistant coach Dwight Young on suspension. On December 18, the school self imposed a postseason ban for 2016 and a reduction in scholarships due to the pending academic fraud investigations. On March 3, 2016, the school revealed that Verlin and Young were no longer employed by the university.

On March 15, 2016, Pacific hired 13-year NBA veteran and 1996 NBA Rookie of the Year Damon Stoudamire as head coach.

NCAA Tournament Results

The Tigers have appeared in nine NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 4–10.

NIT Results

The Tigers have appeared in one National Invitation Tournament. Their combined record is 0–1.

CIT Results

The Tigers have appeared in three CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournaments. Their combined record is 8–3.

Notable players

  • See Category:Pacific Tigers men's basketball players
  • Retired numbers

  • No. 23 – John Gianelli
  • No. 32 – Keith Swagerty
  • No. 44 – Ron Cornelius
  • No. 55 – Michael Olowokandi
  • References

    Pacific Tigers men's basketball Wikipedia