Little Rock Trojans men's basketball

The Little Rock Trojans men's basketball team, formerly branded as Arkansas–Little Rock Trojans represents the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Sun Belt Conference. They are led by first-year head coach Darrell Walker.[2] They play their home games at the Jack Stephens Center.

The Trojans in action against the UT Arlington Mavericks in 2020
Little Rock Trojans
2019–20 Little Rock Trojans men's basketball team
UniversityUniversity of Arkansas–Little Rock
Head coachDarrell Walker (2nd season)
ConferenceSun Belt
LocationLittle Rock, Arkansas
ArenaJack Stephens Center
(Capacity: 5,600)
NicknameTrojans
Student sectionMaroon Mob
ColorsMaroon, Silver, and White[1]
              
Uniforms
Home
Away
NCAA Tournament Round of 32
1986, 2016
NCAA Tournament Appearances
1986, 1989, 1990, 2011, 2016
Conference Tournament Champions
1986, 1989, 1990, 2011, 2016
Conference Regular Season Champions
1982, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1988, 2016, 2020
Conference Division Season Champions
2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2012

Rebranding

On July 1, 2015, the Trojans officially announced they would no longer be branded as "Arkansas-Little Rock" or "UALR," but will be the Little Rock Trojans effective immediately.[3]

Staff

The following are the staff members of the Little Rock Trojans men's basketball team:

NamePosition
Darrell WalkerHead Coach
TBAAssociate Head Coach
Brian BurgAssistant Coach
Mark AdamsAssistant Coach
Ted CrassDirector of Player Development
Logan DahmsDirector of Basketball Operations
Jon TrilliVideo Coordinator
Mike GarrityProducer
Joshua CarrollPublic Address Announcer

Conference affiliations

  • 1930–31 to 1978–79 – Independent (no team during the 1939–40 to 40–41, 1944–45, and 1956–57 to 1960–61 seasons)
  • 1979–80 to 1990–91 – Trans-America Athletic Conference (now known as the Atlantic Sun Conference)
  • 1991–92 to present – Sun Belt Conference

Postseason results

NCAA Tournament results

The Trojans have appeared in the NCAA Tournament five times. Their combined record is 2–5.

Year Seed Round Opponent Result
198614First Round
Second Round
(3) Notre Dame
(6) NC State
W 90–83
L 66–80OT
198913First Round(4) LouisvilleL 71–76
199016First Round(1) UNLVL 72–102
201116First Four(16) UNC AshevilleL 77–81OT
201612First Round
Second Round
(5) Purdue
(4) Iowa State
W 85–832OT
L 61–78

NIT results

The Trojans have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) three times. Their combined record is 3–4.

Year Round Opponent Result
1987First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
3rd Place Game
Baylor
Stephen F. Austin
California
La Salle
Nebraska
W 42–41
W 54–48
W 80–73
L 73–92
L 67–76
1988First RoundLouisiana TechL 56–66
1996First RoundVanderbiltL 80–86

References

  1. "Trojan Athletics Marks – UALR". Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  2. "Darrell Walker Named Head Men's Basketball Coach". lrtrojans.com. March 27, 2018.
  3. ""Little Rock Trojans" New Team Name for UALR". University of Arkansas at Little Rock. July 1, 2015. Retrieved July 1, 2015.


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