Current: | 2024–25 Alabama State Hornets basketball team |
Alabama State Hornets | |
Firstseason: | 1934 |
Athletic Director: | Jason Cable |
University: | Alabama State University |
Conference: | SWAC |
Location: | Montgomery, Alabama |
Coach: | Tony Madlock |
Tenure: | 3rd |
Arena: | Dunn–Oliver Acadome |
Capacity: | 7,400 |
Nickname: | Hornets |
Ncaatourneys: | 1972*, 1975*, 2001, 2004, 2009, 2011 *at Division II level |
Conference Tournament: | SIAC 1935, 1936, 1971, 1972 |
Conference Season: | 2001, 2008, 2009 |
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.
The Alabama State-AAMU basketball rivalry is annually the highest attended and most anticipated series for both schools.
The Hornets have appeared in the NCAA tournament four times. Their record is 0–4.
| First Round | Michigan State | L 35–69 | ||
| First Round | Duke | L 61–96 | ||
| Opening Round | Morehead State | L 41–58 | ||
| First Four | UTSA | L 60–71 |
The Hornets appeared in the NCAA tournament twice. Their record was 0–3.
1972 | Round of 36 | L 72–80 | 1975 | Round of 32 Regional Third Place | Chattanooga Armstrong Atlantic | L 83–107 L 78–110 |
The Hornets have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) two times. Their record is 0–2.
First Round | Mississippi | L 75–87 | ||
First Round | Arizona State | L 53–64 |
The Hornets have appeared in one CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT). Their record is 0–1.
First Round | Sam Houston State | L 49–71 |