Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders men's basketball

The Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders is the basketball team that represent Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Southland Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 2023. The Islanders are coached by Jim Shaw. The school's first season of basketball was 1999–2000.

Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders
2024–25 Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders men's basketball team
UniversityTexas A&M University–Corpus Christi
Head coachJim Shaw (2nd season)
ConferenceSouthland
LocationCorpus Christi, Texas
ArenaAmerican Bank Center
(capacity: 8,500)
NicknameIslanders
ColorsRoyal blue, white, and green[1]
     
NCAA tournament appearances
2007, 2022, 2023
Conference tournament champions
2007, 2022, 2023
Conference regular season champions
2007, 2023
Conference division season champions
Southland West: 2007

Coaching

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  • Head coach - Jim Shaw
  • Assistant coach - Ralph Davis II

Former coaches

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Postseason results

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NCAA tournament results

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The Islanders have appeared in the NCAA tournament three times. Their combined record is 1–3.

Year Seed Round Opponent Result
2007 #15 First Round #2 Wisconsin L 63–76
2022 #16 First Four #16 Texas Southern L 67–76
2023 #16 First Four
First Round
#16 Southeast Missouri State
#1 Alabama
W 75–71
L 75–96

CIT results

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The Islanders have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) five times. Their combined record is 6–5.

Year Round Opponent Result
2014 First Round
Second Round
Northern Colorado
Pacific
W 82–71
L 60–89
2015 First Round
Second Round
Florida Gulf Coast
Kent State
W 75–69
L 65–69
2016 First Round Louisiana–Lafayette L 72–96
2017 First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Championship Game
Georgia State
Weber State
Fort Wayne
UMBC
Saint Peter's
W 80–64
W 82–73
W 78–62
W 79–61
L 61–62
2024 First Round Abilene Christian L 63–73

References

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  1. ^ "Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Guide for Designers". Retrieved April 2, 2016.
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