The Jacksonville Dolphins men's basketball team represents Jacksonville University in the sport of basketball. The Dolphins compete in NCAA Division I's ASUN Conference (ASUN), having joined in 1998. Home games are played in the historic Swisher Gymnasium on the campus of Jacksonville University.

While the Jacksonville University's men's basketball team first took the court in 1948, the program did not join Division 1 until 1966. Early highlights included the program's first postseason appearance in the 1970 NCAA tournament and were the national runners-up in 1970 led by future Hall of Fame and ABA/NBA Star Artis Gilmore. They have appeared in five NCAA tournaments, most recently in 1986.

History

Conference affiliations 1948–49 to 1956–57 – NJCAA Independent 1957–58 to 1965–66 – NAIA Independent 1966–67 to 1975–76 – NCAA Division I Independent 1976–77 to 1997–98 – Sun Belt Conference 1998–99 to present – Atlantic Sun Conference

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Postseason

NCAA tournament results The Dolphins have appeared in the NCAA tournament five times and were the national runner-up in 1970. Their overall tournament record is 4–5.

1970 Regional QuarterfinalsRegional semifinalsRegional FinalsFinal FourNational Championship Game Western KentuckyIowaKentuckySt. BonaventureUCLA W 109–96W 104–103W 106–100W 91–83L 69–80 1971 Regional Quarterfinals Western Kentucky L 72–74 1973 Regional Quarterfinals Austin Peay L 75–77 1979 First round Virginia Tech L 53–70 1986 First round Temple L 50–61 OT

NIT results The Dolphins have appeared in six National Invitation Tournaments. Their overall record is 6–7.

1972 First roundQuarterfinalsSemifinals3rd-place game FordhamLafayetteMarylandSt. John's W 94–75W 87–76L 77–91W 83–80 1974 First roundQuarterfinalsSemifinals3rd-place game MassachusettsMaryland–Eastern ShorePurdueBoston College W 73–69W 85–83L 63–78L 77–87 1980 First round Murray State L 49–53 1987 First round Vanderbilt L 72–74 2009 First round Florida L 62–84 2010 First roundSecond Round Arizona StateTexas Tech W 67–66L 64–69

CBI results The Dolphins have participated in one College Basketball Invitational (CBI) tournament. Their record is 0–1. 2025 Quarterfinals Incarnate Word L 71–87

CIT results The Dolphins have appeared in two CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament. Their overall record is 1–2.

2011 First roundSecond Round East CarolinaSMU W 71–66 OTL 62–63 2017 First round Saint Francis (PA) L 76–78

NAIA results The Dolphins have appeared in one NAIA tournament. Their overall record is 0–1.

1965 First round Central State (Ohio) L 57–78

Notable players Retired numbers

Jacksonville has retired seven jersey numbers.2022–23 Jacksonville Dolphins men's basketball record book, page 51 Jacksonville Dolphins retired numbers No.PlayerPos.Career3 Ben Smith PG 2006–20104 Dee Brown PG 1986–199024 Rex Morgan SG 1968–197032 Otis Smith SG / SF 1982–198643 James Ray PF 1976–198052 Roger Strickland F 1960–196353 Artis Gilmore C 1969–1971

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