Alabama State Hornets basketball
The Alabama State Hornets basketball team is the men's basketball team that represents Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
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University | Alabama State University | ||
First season | 1934 | ||
Athletic director | Jason Cable | ||
Head coach | Tony Madlock | ||
Conference | SWAC | ||
Location | Montgomery, Alabama | ||
Arena | Dunn–Oliver Acadome (Capacity: 7,400) | ||
Nickname | Hornets | ||
Colors | Black and old gold | ||
NCAA tournament appearances | |||
2001, 2004, 2009, 2011 | |||
Conference tournament champions | |||
SIAC: 1935, 1936, 1971, 1972 SWAC: 2001, 2004, 2009, 2011 | |||
Conference regular season champions | |||
2001, 2008, 2009 |
AAMU basketball rivalry
The Alabama State-AAMU basketball rivalry is annually the highest attended and most anticipated series for both schools.
Postseason results
In seven total postseason appearances the Hornets are yet to win a game.
NCAA tournament results
The Hornets have appeared in the NCAA tournament four times. Their record is 0–4.
Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2001 | #16 | First Round | Michigan State | L 35–69 |
2004 | #16 | First Round | Duke | L 61–96 |
2009 | #16 | Opening Round | Morehead State | L 41–58 |
2011 | #16 | First Four | UTSA | L 60–71 |
NIT results
The Hornets have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) two times. Their record is 0–2.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1983 | First Round | Mississippi | L 75–87 |
2008 | First Round | Arizona State | L 53–64 |
CIT results
The Hornets have appeared in one CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT). Their record is 0–1.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2014 | First Round | Sam Houston State | L 49–71 |
Notable players
- Lewis Jackson, forward 1980–1984, #33 Jersey Retired, SWAC Hall Of Fame
- Steve Rogers, forward 1989–1992, NBA draft 1992 / Round: 2 / Pick: 40th overall
- Tauheed Epps, forward 1995–1997, more commonly by the stage name 2 Chainz
References
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