The 2025–26 South Dakota Coyotes men's basketball team represented the University of South Dakota during the 2025–26 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Coyotes, who were led by fourth-year head coach Eric Peterson, played home games at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion, South Dakota as members of the Summit League.
The Coyotes finished the regular season 16–15 overall, and 8–8 in the Summit League to finish in fourth place. In the Summit League tournament, they lost to Omaha in the quarterfinals.
Previous season The Coyotes finished the 2024–25 season 19–14, 9–7 in Summit League play, to finish in fifth place. They defeated North Dakota State, before falling to top-seeded and eventual tournament champions Omaha in the semifinals of the Summit League tournament.
Roster
Schedule and results
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