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South Dakota State Jackrabbits men's basketball

South Dakota State Jackrabbits
2016–17 South Dakota State Jackrabbits men's basketball team
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University South Dakota State University
All-time record 1452–999 (.592)
Conference Summit League
NCAA Division I Division
Location Brookings, SD
Head coach T. J. Otzelberger (1st year)
Arena Frost Arena
(Capacity: 6,500)
Nickname Jackrabbits
Colors Blue and Yellow
         
Uniforms
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Home jersey
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Team colours
Home
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Away jersey
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Team colours
Away
NCAA Tournament appearances
2012, 2013, 2016, 2017
Conference tournament champions
2012, 2013, 2016, 2017
Conference regular season champions
2013, 2015, 2016

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits Men's Basketball team is a basketball team that represents South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. The Jackrabbits are a NCAA Division I member and have played in the Summit League since 2007. The team has a 1452-999-1 overall record.

Prior to moving to Division I in 2004, the Jackrabbits had great success while in Division II. The team won 20 conference championships with the North Central Conference, advanced to the NCAA Division II Tournament 24 times, and won the national championship in 1963. Although initially struggling after the move to Division I, the team has increased their win total each season of their Division I career. The team had their first 20 win season at the Division I level in 2011-2012 and advanced to their first NCAA Division I Tournament in 2012 and returned in 2013.

The Jackrabbits play their home games at the 6,500 seat Frost Arena and were coached by Scott Nagy for 21 years until he left for Wright State in April 2016.The Jackrabbits have produced 7 NBA draft picks including Nate Wolters, Steve Lingenfelter, and Tom Black.

The Jackrabbits have appeared in four NCAA Division I Tournaments. Their combined record is 0–4. The highest seed they have ever received is a #12 in 2016.

From 2011–2015 the round of 64 was known as the Second Round

The Jackrabbits appeared in one National Invitation Tournament (NIT). Their record is 1–1.

The Jackrabbits have appeared in one College Basketball Invitational (CBI). Their record is 0–1.


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