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 NCAA Division I as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).

AAMU basketball rivalry

The Alabama State-AAMU basketball rivalry is annually the highest attended and most anticipated series for both schools.

Postseason results

NCAA Division I

The Hornets have appeared in the NCAA tournament four times. Their record is 0–4.

Year Seed Round Opponent Result
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

NCAA Division II

The Hornets appeared in the NCAA tournament twice. Their record was 0–3.

Year Round Opponent Result
1972 Round of 36 LSU–New Orleans L 72–80
1975 Round of 32
Regional Third Place
Chattanooga
Armstrong Atlantic
L 83–107
L 78–110

NIT results

The Hornets have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) two times. Their record is 0–2.

Year Round Opponent Result
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
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 1996–1997, more commonly by the stage name 2 Chainz[1]

References

  1. ^ Friedell, Dan (September 12, 2012). "How good was 2 Chainz at basketball?". ESPN. Retrieved February 2, 2024.


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