Norfolk State Spartans men's basketball
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| University | Norfolk State University | ||
| Conference | MEAC | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Head coach | Robert Jones (4th year) | ||
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Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall (Capacity: 7,000) |
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| Nickname | Spartans | ||
| Colors | Green and Gold |
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| NCAA Tournament Round of 32 | |||
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| Conference tournament champions | |||
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| Conference regular season champions | |||
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The Norfolk State Spartans men's basketball team represents Norfolk State University, located in Norfolk, Virginia, in NCAA Division I basketball competition. They currently compete in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, of which they are the defending tournament champions. The Spartans are currently coached by Robert Jones and play their home games at the Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall (7,000).
The Spartans men's basketball team is best known for defeating the #2 seeded Missouri in the 2012 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament 86-84, the first tournament appearance for Norfolk State. It was only the fifth time that a 15th seed has defeated a 2nd seed.
The Spartans have appeared in one NCAA Division I Tournament. Their combined record is 1–1.
The Spartans have appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament 15 times. Their combined record is 18–19.
The Spartans have appeared in one National Invitation Tournament (NIT). Their record is 0–1.
The Spartans have appeared in three CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT). Their record is 0–3.
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