The Kennesaw State Owls men's basketball team represents Kennesaw State University, located in unincorporated Cobb County, Georgia, United States near the Atlanta suburb of Kennesaw. The school's team will start competition in Conference USA (CUSA) in 2024–25 after 19 seasons in the Atlantic Sun Conference. They are currently led by head coach Antoine Pettway and play their home games at the KSU Convocation Center. The Owls have appeared twice in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, most recently in 2026.
During their time as a member of NCAA Division II, they were national champions in 2004. In 2023, led by head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, they made their first ever appearance in the NCAA Division I tournament after winning their first ASUN championship.
Former four-year graduate guard Markeith Cummings (2009–13) is the team's all-time leading scorer with 2,048 career points, passing former leader Herman Smith (1986–90, 1,683 points) on November 18, 2012.
Postseason
NCAA Division I Tournament The Owls have made two appearances in the NCAA Division I tournament. Their record is 0–2. 2023 No. 14 First Round No. 3 Xavier L 67–72 2026 No. 14 First Round No. 3 Gonzaga L 64–73
NCAA Division II Tournament results The Owls have appeared in three NCAA Division II tournaments. Their record is 7–2. They were national champions in 2004.
2003 Regional QuarterfinalsRegional semifinals Virginia UnionBowie State W 74–65L 70–95 2004 Regional QuarterfinalsRegional semifinalsRegional FinalsElite EightFinal FourNational Championship Game CatawbaColumbus StateFrancis MarionPfiefferHumboldt StateSouthern Indiana W 78–63W 70–55W 82–73W 86–79W 81–67W 84–59 2005 Regional Quarterfinals Columbus State L 78–83 OT
NAIA Division I Tournament results In their time in NAIA, the Owls appeared in one NAIA Division I Tournament. Their combined record was 0–1.
1993 First round Hawaii Pacific L 71–92
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