Jacksonville Dolphins men's basketball
The Jacksonville Dolphins men's basketball team represents Jacksonville University in men's college basketball. The Dolphins compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, and play their home games at the historic Swisher Gymnasium on the campus of Jacksonville University. They have appeared in five NCAA tournaments, most recently in 1986, and were the national runners-up in 1970. Their current head coach is Tony Jasick.
History
Conference memberships
- 1966–1976: Independent
- 1976–1998: Sun Belt Conference
- 1998–present: Atlantic Sun Conference
Postseason
NAIA results
The Dolphins have appeared in one NAIA Tournament. Their overall record is 0–1.| 1965 | First Round | Central State | L 78–57 |
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 Quarterfinals Regional Semifinals Regional Finals Final Four National Championship Game | Western Kentucky Iowa Kentucky St. Bonaventure UCLA | W 109–96 W 104–103 W 106–100 W 91–83 L 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 Round Quarterfinals Semifinals 3rd Place Game | Fordham Lafayette Maryland St. John's | W 94–75 W 87–76 L 77–91 W 83–80 |
| 1974 | First Round Quarterfinals Semifinals 3rd Place Game | Massachusetts Maryland–Eastern Shore Purdue Boston College | W 73–69 W 85–83 L 63–78 L 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 Round Second Round | Arizona State Texas Tech | W 67–66 L 64–69 |
CIT results
The Dolphins have appeared in two CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament. Their overall record is 1–2.| 2011 | First Round Second Round | East Carolina SMU | W 71–66 OT L 62–63 |
| 2017 | First Round | Saint Francis | L 76–78 |