Location Corpus Christi, TX Division Division I (NCAA) Head coach Willis Wilson | Nickname Islanders Arena/Stadium American Bank Center Conference Southland Conference | |
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University Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi Colors Royal Blue, White, and Green |
The Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders is the basketball team that represent Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Southland Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007. The Islanders are currently coached by Willis Wilson. The school's first season of basketball was 1999-2000.
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Coaching
Former coaches
NCAA Tournament results
On March 11, 2007, the Islanders beat Northwestern State University 81–78 to win the Southland Conference tournament. With the win, the school earned its first bid to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. As a #15 seed, the Islanders lost their opening-round matchup to No. 2 seed Wisconsin, 76–63, after jumping out to a 10–0 lead and then 25–7 lead. Their tournament record is 0–1.
CIT results
The Islanders have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) four times. Their combined record is 5–3.