First season 1965–66 Colors Blue and Gold Away Alternate Head coach Russell Turner Division Division I (NCAA) | Nickname Anteaters Home Away Conference Big West Conference Arena/Stadium Bren Events Center Mascot Peter the Anteater | |
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University University of California, Irvine Location Irvine, California, United States Profiles | ||
The UC Irvine Anteaters men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents the University of California, Irvine. The team currently competes in the Big West Conference, NCAA Division I.
Contents
- NCAA Division I tournament results
- NCAA Division II tournament results
- NIT results
- CIT results
- References
UC Irvine basketball has seen a resurgence under current head coach Russell Turner. Turner was an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors, before accepting the head coaching role at UCI in 2010. The Anteaters' rivals are the 49ers of Long Beach State. The basketball program boasts famous alumni, including Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks and Arizona Cardinals tight end Darren Fells.
NCAA Division I tournament results
The Anteaters have appeared in the NCAA Division I Tournament one time. Their record is 0–1.
NCAA Division II tournament results
The Anteaters have appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament four times. Their combined record is 2–6.
NIT results
The Anteaters have appeared in six National Invitation Tournaments (NIT). Their combined record is 2–6.
CIT results
The Anteaters have appeared in two CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournaments (CIT). Their combined record is 4–2.