College basketball team
| Alabama State Hornets |
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| University | Alabama State University |
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| First season | 1934 |
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| Athletic director | Jason Cable |
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| Head coach | Tony Madlock (3rd season) |
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| Conference | SWAC |
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| Location | Montgomery, Alabama |
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| Arena | Dunn–Oliver Acadome
(capacity: 7,400) |
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| Nickname | Hornets |
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| Colors | Black and old gold
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1972*, 1975*, 2001, 2004, 2009, 2011
*at Division II level
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SIAC: 1935, 1936, 1971, 1972
SWAC: 2001, 2004, 2009, 2011 |
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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
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Seed
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Round
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Opponent
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Result
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| 2001 |
#16 |
First Round |
Michigan State |
L 35–69
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| 2004 |
#16 |
First Round |
Duke |
L 61–96
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| 2009 |
#16 |
Opening Round |
Morehead State |
L 41–58
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| 2011 |
#16 |
First Four |
UTSA |
L 60–71
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NCAA Division II
The Hornets appeared in the NCAA tournament twice. Their record was 0–3.
| Year
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Round
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Opponent
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Result
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| 1972 |
Round of 36 |
LSU–New Orleans |
L 72–80
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1975 |
Round of 32
Regional Third Place |
Chattanooga
Armstrong Atlantic |
L 83–107
L 78–110
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NIT results
The Hornets have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) two times. Their record is 0–2.
| Year
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Round
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Opponent
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Result
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| 1983 |
First Round |
Mississippi |
L 75–87
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| 2008 |
First Round |
Arizona State |
L 53–64
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CIT results
The Hornets have appeared in one CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT). Their record is 0–1.
| Year
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Round
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Opponent
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Result
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| 2014 |
First Round |
Sam Houston State |
L 49–71
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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
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