South Dakota Coyotes men's basketball


The South Dakota Coyotes men's basketball team represents the University of South Dakota in NCAA Division I basketball. They are currently members of the Summit League. They are led by head coach Todd Lee and play their home games at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. Prior to joining Division I beginning with the 2008–09 season, the Coyotes were members of NCAA Division II in the North Central Conference. They were Division II National Champions in 1958.

Record year-by-year

Postseason

NCAA Division II Tournament results

The Coyotes have appeared in 13 NCAA Division II Tournaments. Their combined record is 17–12. The Coyotes won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 1958.
1957Regional Semifinals
Regional Finals
Elite Eight		Monmouth
Jackson State†
Wheaton		W 62–52
W 2–0†
L 80–90
1958Regional Semifinals
Regional Finals
Elite Eight
Final Four
National Championship Game		Wartburg
Knox
Southwest Missouri State
Wheaton
Saint Michael's		W 67–65
W 102–51
W 63–58
W 64–60
W 75–53
1972Regional Semifinals
Regional 3rd Place		Missouri-Saint Louis
Saint Olaf		L 72–114
W 113–91
1990Regional Semifinals
Regional 3rd Place		Metropolitan State
Alaska-Anchorage		L 73–82
W 101–92
1993Regional Semifinals
Regional Finals
Elite Eight		Colorado Christian
North Dakota
New Hampshire College		W 78–60
W 66–64 OT
L 96–100 3OT
1994Regional Semifinals
Regional Finals
Elite Eight		North Dakota
North Dakota State
Southern Indiana		W 94–76
W 61–58
L 77–98
1999Regional Quarterfinals
Regional Semifinals		Mesa State
Metropolitan State		W 79–74
L 69–83
2000Regional SemifinalsWayne StateL 73–76
2004Regional Quarterfinals
Regional Semifinals		Nebraska-Omaha
Nebraska-Kearney		W 82–71
L 80–96
2005Regional Quarterfinals
Regional Semifinals
Regional Finals		Nebraska-Kearney
Winona State
Metropolitan State		W 94–84
W 73–68
L 84–89
2006Regional QuarterfinalsWinona StateL 69–81
2007Regional QuarterfinalsNebraska-KearneyL 91–95
2008Regional QuarterfinalsNorthern StateL 69–70

† - Jackson State, citing policy of the Mississippi Board of Trustees, was compelled to withdraw from the Tournament rather than competing in an interracial contest. This would be the only time such an occurrence would directly mar the tournament, and Jackson State themselves would return to the Tournament in 1964.

NAIA Tournament results

The Coyotes have appeared in one NAIA Tournament. Their record is 0–1.
1950First RoundEast Texas StateL 54–55

NIT results

The Coyotes have appeared in one National Invitation Tournament. Their record is 0–1.
2017First RoundIowaL 75–87

CIT results

The Coyotes have appeared in one CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament. Their record is 0–1.
2010First RoundCreightonL 78–89

CBI results

The Coyotes have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational one time. Their record is 0–1.
2018First RoundNorth TexasL 77–90

Draft history

Regular Draft