| Southern Jaguars men's basketball | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| University | Southern University | ||
| Head coach | Kevin Johnson (3rd season) | ||
| Conference | SWAC | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | ||
| Arena | F. G. Clark Center (capacity: 7,500) | ||
| Nickname | Jaguars | ||
| Colors | Columbia blue and gold[1] | ||
| NCAA tournament round of 32 | |||
| 1993 | |||
| NCAA tournament appearances | |||
| 1981, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1993, 2006, 2013, 2016 | |||
| Conference tournament champions | |||
| 1974*, 1975*, 1977*, 1981, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1993, 2006, 2013, 2016 | |||
| Conference regular-season champions | |||
| 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1965, 1978, 1981, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2006, 2014, 2025 | |||
*at Division II level | |||
TheSouthern Jaguars basketball team is the basketball team that representsSouthern University inBaton Rouge,Louisiana, United States. The school's team currently competes in theSouthwestern Athletic Conference.
The Jaguars have appeared in theNCAA tournament nine times, the second most appearances of any SWAC school. Their combined record is 1–9. They were the second (after Alcorn State in 1980) and, as of 2022, the most recent SWAC team to advance to the regional quarterfinals, or Round of 32. Their #13 seed in the 1993 tournament is the highest seed given to a SWAC team since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985.

| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 11 | First Round | Wichita State | L 70–95 |
| 1985 | 16 | First Round | St. John's | L 59–83 |
| 1987 | 15 | First Round | Temple | L 56–75 |
| 1988 | 15 | First Round | Kentucky | L 84–99 |
| 1989 | 15 | First Round | North Carolina | L 79–93 |
| 1993 | 13 | First Round Second Round | Georgia Tech George Washington | W 93–78 L 80–90 |
| 2006 | 16 | First Round | Duke | L 54–70 |
| 2013 | 16 | Second Round | Gonzaga | L 58–64 |
| 2016 | 16 | First Four | Holy Cross | L 55–59 |
The Jaguars appeared in theNCAA Division II men's basketball tournament three times. They had a record of 1–5.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Regional Semifinals Regional Third Place | New Orleans Tennessee State | L 80–85 L 88–98 |
| 1975 | Regional Semifinals Regional Third Place | Lincoln (MO) West Georgia | L 87–93 W 103–98 |
| 1977 | Regional Semifinals Regional Third Place | North Alabama Lincoln | L 88–105 L 87–103 |
The Jaguars have appeared in theNational Invitation Tournament (NIT) one time. Their record is 0–1.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | First Round | Fordham | L 80–106 |
The Jaguars appeared in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)Basketball Tournament one time. Their record is 2–1.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | First Round Second Round Quarter Finals | Indiana Tech Eastern Montana Ouachita Baptist (Ark.) | W 94–77 W 97–86 L 64–65 |
The Jaguars have retired three numbers.
| Southern Jaguars retired jerseys | |||
| No. | Player | Career | Year of Retirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Avery Johnson | 1986–88 | 2012 |
| 34 | Bobby Phills | 1987–91 | 2012 |
| 41 | Bob Love | 1961–65 | 2012 |
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