Nickname Tigers Head coach Dana Ford Arena/Stadium Gentry Complex Mascot Tigers | Colors Reflex Blue and White Conference Ohio Valley Conference Division Division I (NCAA) | |
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University Tennessee State University Location Nashville, Tennessee, United States | ||
The Tennessee State Tigers basketball team represents Tennessee State University (TSU) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Ohio Valley Conference. They play their home games at the Gentry Complex. On March 11, 2014, TSU relieved coach Travis Williams of his duties and began a nationwide search for a new head coach.
Contents
- NCAA Division I Tournament results
- NCAA Division II Tournament results
- NAIA Tournament results
- CIT results
- References
While they were a member of the NAIA, they were three time national champions (1957, 1958, 1959). The team was coached by Harold Hunter from 1959 to 1968. Hunter still holds the record as the second-winningest men's basketball coach in Tennessee State's history. Hunter had succeeded outgoing coach John McLendon, who left in 1958.
Seventeen former Tennessee State Tigers have played in the NBA, the best known are Robert Covington, Dick Barnett, John Barnhill, Truck Robinson, Anthony Mason and Carlos Rogers.
NCAA Division I Tournament results
The Tigers have appeared in two NCAA Division I Tournaments. Their combined record is 0–2.
NCAA Division II Tournament results
The Tigers have appeared in seven NCAA Division II Tournaments. Their record is 18–8.
NAIA Tournament results
The Tigers have appeared in seven NAIA Tournaments. Their combined record is 23–4 and are three time national champions (1957, 1958, 1959).
CIT results
The Tigers have appeared in three CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournaments (CIT). Their combined record is 0–3.