The South Dakota State Jackrabbits Men's Basketball team is a basketball team that represents South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. The Jackrabbits are a NCAA Division I member and have played in the Summit League since 2007. The team has a 1452-999-1 overall record.
Prior to moving to Division I in 2004, the Jackrabbits had great success while in Division II. The team won 20 conference championships with the North Central Conference, advanced to the NCAA Division II Tournament 24 times, and won the national championship in 1963. Although initially struggling after the move to Division I, the team has increased their win total each season of their Division I career. The team had their first 20 win season at the Division I level in 2011-2012 and advanced to their first NCAA Division I Tournament in 2012 and returned in 2013.
The Jackrabbits play their home games at the 6,500 seat Frost Arena and were coached by Scott Nagy for 21 years until he left for Wright State in April 2016, and then named T.J. Otzelberger as the new head coach. The Jackrabbits have produced 7 NBA draft picks including Nate Wolters, Steve Lingenfelter, and Tom Black.
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Postseason
NCAA Division I Tournament results
The Jackrabbits have appeared in four NCAA Division I Tournaments. Their combined record is 0-4. The highest seed they have ever received is a #12 in 2016.
From 2011-2015 the round of 64 was known as the Second Round
NIT results
The Jackrabbits appeared in one National Invitation Tournament (NIT). Their record is 1-1.
CBI results
The Jackrabbits have appeared in one College Basketball Invitational (CBI). Their record is 0-1.
NCAA Division II Tournament results
The Jackrabits have appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament 24 times (known as the college division until 1974 but considered the same tournament). Their combined record is 35-23. They were national champions in 1963.
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Current coaching staff
Media coverage
All home and road games are covered on the Jackrabbit Sports Network. The broadcast range of the Jackrabbit Sports Network covers eight states (South Dakota, Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, and Wyoming), and consists of the following stations:
- WNAX 570AM (Flagship Station)
- KJJQ 910AM
- KRKI 99.1FM
- KGFX 1060AM
- KSDR 1480AM
The team does not have an official television partner, but Jackrabbit games have been televised on Midco Sports Net, Fox College Sports, the Big Ten Network, ESPN2, ESPNU, and local television networks.
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