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.

Alabama State Hornets
2019–20 Alabama State Hornets basketball team
UniversityAlabama State University
Head coachMo Williams (1st season)
ConferenceSWAC
LocationMontgomery, Alabama
ArenaDunn–Oliver Acadome
(Capacity: 7,400)
NicknameHornets
ColorsBlack and Old Gold
         
NCAA Tournament Appearances
2001, 2004, 2009, 2011
Conference Tournament Champions
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
2001#16First RoundMichigan StateL 35–69
2004#16First RoundDukeL 61–96
2009#16Opening RoundMorehead StateL 41–58
2011#16First FourUTSAL 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
1983First RoundMississippiL 75–87
2008First RoundArizona StateL 53–64

CIT results

The Hornets have appeared in one CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT). Their record is 0–1.

Year Round Opponent Result
2014First RoundSam Houston StateL 49–71

Notable players

  • Tauheed Epps, forward 1995–1997, more commonly by the stage name 2 Chainz

References


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