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The Boise State Broncos men's basketball team represents Boise State University in Boise, Idaho, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Mountain West Conference. The team's most recent appearance in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament was in 2015. The Broncos are led by head coach Leon Rice, hired March 27, 2010. They play their home games at Taco Bell Arena.
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In-season tournament championships
- 1984-85 Gem State Classic (Wins over Northwest Nazarene College & Idaho State University)
- 1986-87 Real Dairy Classic (Wins over College of Idaho & Idaho State University)
- 1986-87 Albertson's Holiday Classic (Wins over Southwest Texas State University & the University of San Diego)
- 1987-88 Real Dairy Classic (Wins over Lewis-Clark State College & Idaho State University)
- 1987-88 Albertson's Holiday Classic (Wins over Sam Houston State University & St. Mary's College)
- 1988-89 Real Dairy Classic (Wins over Northwest Nazarene College & Idaho State University)
- 1988-89 Albertson's Holiday Classic (Wins over University of Portland & University of Wisconsin-Green Bay)
- 1990-91 Real Dairy Classic (Wins over Valparaiso University & Idaho State University)
- 1990-91 Albertson's Holiday Classic (Wins over Monmouth College & Georgia Southern University)
- 1991-92 Real Dairy Classic (Wins over Sacramento State & Stephen F. Austin State University)
- 1991-92 Albertson's Holiday Classic (Wins over Air Force & Western Michigan University)
- 1992-93 Real Dairy Classic (Wins over Elizabeth City State University & Georgia State University)
- 1992-93 Albertson's Holiday Classic (Wins over George Mason University & Southern Utah University)
- 1993-94 Real Dairy Classic (Wins over Siena College & University of Illinois at Chicago)
- 1994-95 Albertson's Holiday Classic (Wins over Bucknell University & Davidson College)
- 1996-97 Albertson's Holiday Classic (Wins over Campbell University & Gonzaga University)
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Regular season championships
- 1976 Big Sky Conference Regular Season Champions.
- 1988 Big Sky Conference Regular Season Champions.
- 1989 Big Sky Conference Regular Season Champions.
- 1993 Big Sky Conference Regular Season Champions.
- 1994 Big Sky Conference Regular Season Champions.
- 1999 Big West Conference East Division Champions.
- 2008 Western Athletic Conference Regular Season Champions.
- 2015 Mountain West Conference Regular Season Champions.
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Conference tournament championships
- 1976 Big Sky Conference Champions.
- 1988 Big Sky Conference Champions.
- 1993 Big Sky Conference Champions.
- 1994 Big Sky Conference Champions.
- 2008 Western Athletic Conference Champions.
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Conference Player of the Year awards
- 1987-88 Big Sky Conference Player of the Year Award: Arnell Jones
- 1988-89 Big Sky Conference Player of the Year Award: Chris Childs
- 1998-99 Big West Conference Player of the Year Award: Roberto Bergersen
- 2014-15 Mountain West Conference Player of the Year Award: Derrick Marks
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Postseason results
NCAA Division I Tournament results
The Broncos have appeared in seven NCAA Division I Tournaments. Their combined record is 0-7. Their first five tournament bids came via conference tournament championships. Their bid in 2013 was the first at-large bid in school history. They received their second at-large bid in 2015.
The NCAA began seeding the tournament with the 1979 edition.
NCAA Division II Tournament results
The Broncos have appeared in one NCAA Division II Tournament. Their record is 1-1.
NIT results
The Broncos have appeared in five National Invitational Tournaments (NIT). Their combined record is 4-5.
CBI results
The Broncos have appeared in two College Basketball Invitationals (CBI). Their combined record is 2-2.
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Notable alumni
- Gus Johnson - F, 1961-1962, Baltimore Bullets, Phoenix Suns, Indiana Pacers. Five time NBA All-Star. Two time NBA All-Defensive First Team. ABA Champion. #25 retired by the Washington Wizards. Inducted posthumously into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010 Played sophomore season at Boise Junior College and junior season at the University of Idaho, then was selected tenth overall in the 1963 NBA draft.
- Clyde Dickey - G, 1970-1973. Drafted by the Phoenix Suns. Played for the Utah Stars of the ABA.
- Trent Johnson - F, 1974-1978. Johnson is the former head coach of Stanford, Nevada, LSU, and TCU.
- Fred Williams - G, 1977-1979. Head Coach for the Tulsa Shock of the WNBA. Former head coach of the Atlanta Dream of the WNBA. Williams was an assistant coach for the USC women's basketball team when they won national championships in 1983 and 1984
- Bruce Bolden - F, 1981-1985, NBL Grand Final Most Valuable Player in 1992
- Terry Lee - G, 1982-1983, Won a World Series Championship with the Cincinnati Reds in 1990
- Chris Childs - G, 1985-1989, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors
- Frank Robinson - G, 1989-1990, played for the Denver Broncos of the NFL
- Tanoka Beard - F/C, 1989-1993, 2-time Spanish League MVP (Real Madrid) (all-time Boise State leading scorer 1944 points)
- John Coker - C, 1993-1996, Phoenix Suns
- Roberto Bergersen - G/F, 1996-1999, drafted by the Atlanta Hawks, traded to the Portland Trail Blazers, won the NBA Development League Championship with the Idaho Stampede in 2008. Number retired by The Idaho Stampede
- Bryan Defares - G, 2000-2004, won the California state basketball championship in 2000, helped lead the Broncos the 2004 NIT Sweet Sixteen, played professionally in Europe, and represented the Netherlands national basketball team for 10 years
- Jermaine Blackburn - G/F, 2003-2005, one of the few people in the history of professional basketball to record a Quadruple-double when he tallied 20 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists, and 10 steals in a CBA game. He followed this performance with a triple-double in his very next game, recording 22 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists against the same team
- Coby Karl - G/F, 2004-2007, Karl is the Head Coach of the NBA G League's South Bay Lakers. He played for Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Golden State Warriors in the NBA.
- Bryan Gates - Although he did not play basketball for the Broncos, Gates is an alumnus of Boise State University. Former Head Coach of the Idaho Stampede and protégé of former Boise State University head basketball coach Bobby Dye. Two time Dennis Johnson D-League Coach of the Year award (2006-07, 2007-08). Coached the Idaho Stampede to the NBA D-League Championship in the 2007-08 season (this championship team featured two starters that used to play for the Broncos: Roberto Bergersen and Jason Ellis). Former assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings. Current assistant coach for the New Orleans Pelicans.
- James Webb III - F, 2014-2016, First Bronco basketball player to declare early for the NBA draft. Philadelphia 76ers
- Anthony Drmic - G/F, 2011-2016, Won the 2016-17 NBL Rookie of the Year Award in Australia's National Basketball League for the Adelaide 36ers. Second place in Boise State University's all-time scoring list after Tanoka Beard.
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All-time NCAA results
Boise State joined the NCAA in 1968 when they became a four year school. As of the end of the 2016-17 season, they have an overall record of 794-669. They have only ever had one season where they did not reach double digits in wins.
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