Nickname Bearkats Home Away Head coach Jason Hooten Division Division I (NCAA) | Colors White and Orange Arena/Stadium Bernard Johnson Coliseum Conference Southland Conference | |
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University Sam Houston State University Location Huntsville, Texas, United States | ||
The Sam Houston State Bearkats men's basketball team represents Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Southland Conference. The Bearkats have played home games at Johnson Coliseum, a 5,529 seat indoor arena, since 1976, when it was then called University Coliseum. They are currently led by head coach Jason Hooten.
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History
Sam Houston State University has a prestigious history in regards to basketball. The Bearkats have fielded a basketball team since 1917, excluding the 1942-43 and 1943-44 basketball seasons. Basketball was not played these years because World War II had decimated male enrollment at Sam Houston State. Success began early as Sam Houston went 43-11 during its first five years, including an unblemished 24-0 record during its first three.
During the 21st Century, Sam Houston's men's basketball program boasts the second winning-est program in Texas Division I, only behind Texas. The Bearkats are also the winning-est program in the Southland Conference during the last decade.
Postseason appearances
The Bearkats have seen post-season play in 28 of the last 40 seasons, including a run of 11 straight conference tournament appearances, two of which led to berths in the NCAA National Tournament. Sam Houston claims one NAIA national title in 1973, where they finished #1 in the AP Small College Poll.
NCAA Division I Tournament
The Bearkats have appeared in two NCAA Division I Tournaments. Their record is 0–2.
NCAA Division II Tournament
The Bearkats have appeared in one NCAA Division II Tournament. Their combined record is 0–2.
NAIA Tournament
The Bearkats have appeared in one NAIA Tournament. Their record is 1–1.
CIT results
The Bearkats have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) three times. Their record is 2–3.