Northern Arizona Lumberjacks men's basketball
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks men's basketball team represents Northern Arizona University, located in Flagstaff, Arizona, in NCAA Division I men's competition. The school's team has competed in the Big Sky Conference since 1970. The team's most recent appearance in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament was in 2000. The Lumberjacks are currently led by interim head coach Shane Burcar who replaced Jack Murphy in June 2019 after his departure for Arizona. Murphy took over as head coach in April 2012 after a disastrous season in which previous head coach Mike Adras resigned in December and the team lost its final 16 games. All NAU Lumberjack basketball games are broadcast on KAFF Country Legends 93.5/AM 930 in Flagstaff, Fun Oldies 1450 AM/100.9 in Prescott and Money Radio 1510AM in Phoenix, with commentary provided by the "Voice of the Lumberjacks" Mitch Strohman, Coach Dave Brown with the play-by-play and Dave Zorn, host of the NAU Halftime Report. All games can be also heard online at KAFFLegends.com
Postseason
NCAA tournament results
The Lumberjacks have appeared in two NCAA Tournaments, with a combined record of 0–2.| 1998 | 15 W | Round of 64 | #9 Cincinnati | L 62–65 |
| 2000 | 15 W | Round of 64 | #8 St. John's | L 56–61 |
NIT results
The Lumberjacks have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament three times, with a combined record of 0–3.| 1986 | First Round | Louisiana Tech | L 61–67 |
| 1997 | First Round | Arkansas | L 74–101 |
| 2006 | First Round | Delaware State | L 53–58 |
CIT results
The Lumberjacks have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament twice, with a combined record of 4–2.| 2011 | First Round | Santa Clara | L 63–68 |
| 2015 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals Semifinals Championship | Grand Canyon Sacramento State Kent State NJIT Evansville | W 75–70 W 78–73 W 74–73 OT W 68–61 L 65–71 |
NAIA tournament results
The Lumberjacks have appeared in the NAIA Tournament four times, with a combined record of 7–4.| 1946 | First Round Second Round | Rockhurst Loyola | W 45–37 L 50–56 OT |
| 1947 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals Semifinals National 3rd Place | Youngstown State Houston Northeast Missouri State Mankato State Emporia State | W 49–45 OT W 44–42 W 59–55 L 46–52 W 47–38 |
| 1954 | First Round | Rio Grande | L 74–90 |
| 1962 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals | Buena Vista Savannah State Prairie View A&M | W 95–73 W 95–91 L 48–86 |
Notable players
- Dan McClintock – former NBA center, had brief stint with the Denver Nuggets
- Andre Spencer – former NBA Forward, played three years in the NBA. drafted by the Atlanta Hawks
- Cameron Jones – selected 10th overall in 1st round by Ft. Wayne Mad Ants in NBA Development League Draft November 4, 2011
- Kyle Landry –
Montenegrin Cup winner