All-time record 1452–999 (.592) Home Away Arena/Stadium Frost Arena Colors Blue, Yellow | Nickname Jackrabbits Conference Summit League Division Division I (NCAA) | |
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University South Dakota State University Location Brookings, South Dakota, United States Head coaches Scott Nagy, T. J. Otzelberger Profiles | ||
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits Men's Basketball team is a basketball team that represents South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. The Jackrabbits are a NCAA Division I member and have played in the Summit League since 2007. The team has a 1452-999-1 overall record.
Contents
- NCAA Division I Tournament results
- NIT results
- CBI results
- NCAA Division II Tournament results
- Media coverage
- References
Prior to moving to Division I in 2004, the Jackrabbits had great success while in Division II. The team won 20 conference championships with the North Central Conference, advanced to the NCAA Division II Tournament 24 times, and won the national championship in 1963. Although initially struggling after the move to Division I, the team has increased their win total each season of their Division I career. The team had their first 20 win season at the Division I level in 2011-2012 and advanced to their first NCAA Division I Tournament in 2012 and returned in 2013.
The Jackrabbits play their home games at the 6,500 seat Frost Arena and were coached by Scott Nagy for 21 years until he left for Wright State in April 2016.The Jackrabbits have produced 7 NBA draft picks including Nate Wolters, Steve Lingenfelter, and Tom Black.
NCAA Division I Tournament results
The Jackrabbits have appeared in four NCAA Division I Tournaments. Their combined record is 0–4. The highest seed they have ever received is a #12 in 2016.
From 2011–2015 the round of 64 was known as the Second Round
NIT results
The Jackrabbits appeared in one National Invitation Tournament (NIT). Their record is 1–1.
CBI results
The Jackrabbits have appeared in one College Basketball Invitational (CBI). Their record is 0–1.
NCAA Division II Tournament results
The Jackrabits have appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament 24 times (known as the college division until 1974 but considered the same tournament). Their combined record is 35–23. They were national champions in 1963.
Media coverage
All home and road games are covered on the Jackrabbit Sports Network. The broadcast range of the Jackrabbit Sports Network covers eight states (South Dakota, Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, and Wyoming), and consists of the following stations:
The team does not have an official television partner, but Jackrabbit games have been televised on Midco Sports Net, Fox College Sports, the Big Ten Network, ESPN2, ESPNU, and local television networks.