The San Jose State Spartans men's basketball team represents San José State University in NCAA Division I college basketball as a member of the Mountain West Conference.
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| University | San José State University | ||
| First season | 1909–10 | ||
| All-time record | 1,193–1,506 (.442)[1][2] | ||
| Head coach | Tim Miles (4th season) | ||
| Conference | Mountain West | ||
| Location | San Jose, California | ||
| Arena | Provident Credit Union Event Center (capacity: 5,000) | ||
| Nickname | Spartans | ||
| Student section | Spartan Squad | ||
| Colors | Gold, white, and blue[3] | ||
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| NCAA tournament appearances | |||
| 1951, 1980, 1996 | |||
| Conference tournament champions | |||
| 1925, 1928, 1929, 1931, 1938, 1941, 1948, 1949, 1980, 1996 | |||
History
editThe SJSU men's basketball team played its first recorded game in 1909.[4] The team has won 10 conference championships, appeared in the NCAA tournament three times, appeared once in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), and twice in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI).[4]
From the 1930s to 1976, the team played home games at the on-campus Spartan Gym. Starting in 1961, the team also played home games at the off-campus San Jose Civic Auditorium.[5] From 1976 to 1979, the Spartans played their home games at Independence High School, as the Civic Auditorium was being remodeled.[6] The team resumed play at the Civic beginning in the 1979–80 season.[7] In 1989, the on-campus Provident Credit Union Event Center became the primary home for San Jose State basketball.[5][8]
The Spartans first defeated a top-20 nationally ranked team in 1969 when they defeated No. 2 Santa Clara. Other victories over ranked opponents include wins over No. 5 Long Beach State in 1973, No. 14 Virginia in 1979, and No. 19 Alabama in 1996.[9]
The Spartans have spent a total of three weeks ranked in the Associated Press top-20 poll including one post-season ranking.[10]
Conference Championship Titles
California Coast Conference: 1925, 1928
Far West Conference: 1929, 1931
Northern California Athletic Conference: 1938
California Collegiate Athletic Association: 1941 (co-champion), 1948, 1949
Pacific Coast Athletic Association: 1980
Big West Conference: 1996[4]
Recent Coaching Hires
On March 29, 2013, San Jose State hired Boise State assistant coach Dave Wojcik to be the new head coach. Wojcik succeeded George Nessman, who was fired at the end of the 2012–2013 season.[11] Wojcik resigned unexpectedly on July 11, 2017, for personal reasons, and assistant coach Rodney Tention was named interim head coach.[12]
On August 4, 2017, San Jose State hired Colorado assistant Jean Prioleau.[13] Four weeks later, forward Brandon Clarke, San Jose State's best player and reigning Mountain West Sixth Man of the Year award winner, transferred to Gonzaga. Clarke would eventually be a first-round draft pick in the 2019 NBA draft. Clarke's departure had an immediate effect on the team's performance, as the Spartans dropped to 4–26 (1–17 MW) in 2017–18 after compiling a 14–16 record in Wojcik's final season.
Prioleau was fired on March 12, 2021, after four seasons. He left San Jose State with a cumulative 20–93 (.177) overall record.
On April 6, 2021, San Jose State hired former Nebraska head coach Tim Miles to take over as head coach at SJSU. Miles arrived at San Jose State with nearly 400 career wins (399–334) and over 24 years of head coaching experience.
All-time Record vs. Current Mountain West Teams
editAll-time series records through the 2023–24 season:
| Opponent | Won | Lost | Tied | Percentage | Streak | First meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force | 13 | 13 | 0 | .500 | Won 4 | 1971 |
| Boise State | 4 | 41 | 0 | .089 | Lost 2 | 1988 |
| Colorado State | 2 | 25 | 0 | .074 | Lost 2 | 1969 |
| Fresno State | 82 | 101 | 0 | .448 | Lost 3 | 1916 |
| Nevada | 52 | 67 | 0 | .437 | Lost 2 | 1911 |
| New Mexico | 5 | 21 | 0 | .192 | Lost 3 | 1961 |
| San Diego State | 35 | 49 | 0 | .417 | Lost 13 | 1936 |
| UNLV | 8 | 47 | 0 | .145 | Lost 2 | 1983 |
| Utah State | 23 | 71 | 0 | .245 | Lost 2 | 1935 |
| Wyoming | 3 | 22 | 0 | .120 | Lost 2 | 1965 |
| Totals | 227 | 457 | 0 | .332 | ||
AP poll rankings
editAs of March 2023, San Jose State has spent three weeks ranked among the top–25 college basketball teams in the nation in the Associated Press college basketball poll. This includes one post–season top–25 ranking.[10]
| Year | Weeks | Low | High | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949–1950 | 3 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
Post-season results
editAs of March 2023, the Spartans have an all-time post-season record of 1-6 through six tournament appearances.[4][15]
NCAA tournament results
editThe Spartans have appeared in the NCAA tournament three times, with a combined record of 0–3.
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Sweet Sixteen | BYU | L 61–68 | |
| 1980 | 12 M | Round of 48 | (5) #16 Missouri | L 51–61 |
| 1996 | 16 M | Round of 64 | (1) #2 Kentucky | L 72–110 |
NIT results
editThe Spartans have appeared in one National Invitation Tournament (NIT), and lost in the first round.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | First Round | UTEP | L 53–57 |
CBI results
editThe Spartans have appeared in two CBI tournaments. Their combined record is 1–2.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | First Round | Creighton | L 74–85 |
| 2023 | First Round Quarterfinals |
Southern Indiana Radford |
W 77–52 L 57–67 |
Player Awards and Honors
editMountain West Basketball Player of the Year
edit- Omari Moore (2023)
Mountain West Sixth Man of the Year
edit- Brandon Clarke (2016)
Coach Awards and Honors
editMountain West Basketball Coach of the Year
edit- Tim Miles (2023)
Spartans in the NBA
editTwelve former SJSU men's basketball players have been drafted into the NBA.[4][16]
| Year | Player | Team | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Stu Inman | Chicago Stags | 6th |
| 1951 | Bobby Crowe | Baltimore Bullets | 9th |
| 1969 | Dick Groves | San Diego Rockets | 16th |
| 1970 | Coby Dietrick | Golden State Warriors | 10th |
| 1971 | Darnell Hillman | Golden State Warriors | 1st |
| 1980 | Wally Rank | San Diego Clippers | 5th |
| 1982 | Sid Williams | Portland Trail Blazers | 9th |
| 1982 | Doug Murrey | Golden State Warriors | 9th |
| 1983 | Chris McNealy | Kansas City-Omaha Kings | 2nd |
| 1988 | Ricky Berry | Sacramento Kings | 1st |
| 1997 | Tariq Abdul-Wahad | Sacramento Kings | 1st |
| 2019 | Brandon Clarke | Memphis Grizzlies | 1st |
References
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- ^ "2022-23 Men's Basketball Schedule". SJSU Spartans. San Jose State University. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "San Jose State Athletics Branding Style Guide" (PDF). December 14, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "SJSU Spartans Media Guide" (PDF). Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "San Jose State", ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Men's Game, New York: ESPN Books/Ballantine Books, 2009, p. 403, ISBN 978-0345513922
- ^ Rhodie, Jeff (August 31, 1979), "Civic lures SJSU cagers", The Spartan Daily, p. 7
- ^ "SJSU loses by 2 in OT", The Spartan Daily, p. 4, December 6, 1979
- ^ "Men's Hoops At Civic For N. Colorado & Home Vs. USF". San Jose State Athletics. December 19, 2008. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ^ "Men's Basketball 2021-22 Record Book" (PDF). SJSU Spartans. San Jose State University. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ a b "San Jose State Spartan Men's Basketball AP Poll History". Sports Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "San Jose State hires Boise State assistant Dave Wojcik - San Jose Mercury News". Mercurynews.com. 2013-03-30. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
- ^ "Men's Basketball Head Coach Dave Wojcik Resigns" (Press release). San José State University Athletics. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ^ "Jean Prioleau named San Jose State University men's basketball head coach". San Jose State Spartans. August 4, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ^ "2022-23 Men's Basketball Schedule". SJSU Spartans. San Jose State University. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "2022-23 Men's Basketball Schedule". SJSU Spartans. San Jose State University. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "2020-21 San Jose State Men's Basketball Record Book" (PDF). SJSU. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
