The Arkansas State Red Wolves men's basketball team represents Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Sun Belt Conference. They play their home games at the First National Bank Arena. They are led by head coach Bryan Hodgson, who took over on March 22, 2023.[2] The Red Wolves made their first and to date only appearance in the NCAA tournament in 1999 after winning the 1999 Sun Belt Conference Championship. Their most notable alum is ‘Hoop Dreams’ star, Arthur Agee.
| Arkansas State Red Wolves | ||||
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| University | Arkansas State University | |||
| Head coach | Bryan Hodgson (2nd season) | |||
| Conference | Sun Belt | |||
| Location | Jonesboro, Arkansas | |||
| Arena | First National Bank Arena (capacity: 10,563) | |||
| Nickname | Red Wolves | |||
| Colors | Scarlet and black[1] | |||
| Uniforms | ||||
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| NCAA tournament Sweet Sixteen | ||||
| 1962* | ||||
| NCAA tournament appearances | ||||
| 1958*, 1960*, 1962*, 1963*, 1966*, 1967*, 1999 *at Division II level | ||||
| NAIA tournaments | ||||
| 1947, 1949 | ||||
| Conference tournament champions | ||||
| 1999 | ||||
| Conference regular season champions | ||||
| 1967, 1971, 1974, 1991, 1998 | ||||
| Conference division season champions | ||||
| 1998, 2007, 2011, 2013 | ||||
Postseason results
editNCAA Division I Tournament results
editThe Red Wolves have appeared in one NCAA Division I Tournament. Their record is 0–1.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | First round | Utah | L 58–80 |
NCAA Division II Tournament results
editThe Red Wolves have appeared in six NCAA Division II Tournaments. Their combined record is 5–7.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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| 1958 | Regional semifinals Regional 3rd-place game |
Regis Centenary |
L 47–48 W 83–70 |
| 1960 | Regional semifinals Regional 3rd-place game |
Evansville Buffalo |
L 74–91 L 52–53 |
| 1962 | Regional semifinals Regional Finals |
Lamar Southeast Missouri State |
W 66–65 L 64–76 |
| 1963 | Regional semifinals Regional 3rd-place game |
Lamar Southeast Missouri State |
L 88–89 W 77–75 |
| 1966 | Regional semifinals Regional 3rd-place game |
Missouri State Jackson State |
L 71–72 W 84–77 |
| 1967 | Regional semifinals Regional 3rd-place game |
Lincoln (MO) Arkansas AM&N |
L 80–93 W 105–93 |
NAIA Tournament results
editThe Red Wolves have appeared in two NAIA Tournaments. Their combined record is 0–2.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | First round | Beloit | L 60–75 |
| 1949 | First round | Hamline | L 43–76 |
NIT results
editThe Red Wolves have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) four times. Their combined record is 4–4.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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| 1987 | First round | Arkansas | L 64–67 |
| 1988 | First round Second Round Quarterfinals |
Louisiana–Monroe Stanford Colorado State |
W 70–54 W 60–59 L 49–69 |
| 1989 | First round | Nebraska | L 79–81 |
| 1991 | First round Second Round Quarterfinals |
Rice Memphis Colorado |
W 78–71 W 58–57 L 75–81 |
Notable players
editRed Wolves in the NBA
editArkansas State has had 3 former players who have gone on to play in the NBA.
| Name | Years in NBA |
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| John Dickson | 1968 |
| Patrick Eddie | 1992 |
| Jerry Rook | 1970 |
Conference players of the year
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References
edit- ^ "University Colors – Arkansas State University". Retrieved March 27, 2016.
- ^ "Bryan Hodgson Named A-State Men's Basketball Head Coach" (Press release). Arkansas State Red Wolves. March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
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