The Jacksonville Dolphins men's basketball team represents Jacksonville University in the sport of basketball. The Dolphins compete in NCAA Division I's ASUN Conference (ASUN), having joined in 1998. Home games are played in the historic Swisher Gymnasium on the campus of Jacksonville University.
While the Jacksonville University's men's basketball team first took the court in 1948, the program did not join Division 1 until 1966. Early highlights included the program's first postseason appearance in the 1970 NCAA tournament and were the national runners-up in 1970 led by future Hall of Fame and ABA/NBA Star Artis Gilmore. They have appeared in five NCAA tournaments, most recently in 1986.
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History
Conference affiliations
1948–49 to 1956–57 – NJCAA Independent
1957–58 to 1965–66 – NAIA Independent
1966–67 to 1975–76 – NCAA Division I Independent
1976–77 to 1997–98 – Sun Belt Conference
1998–99 to present – Atlantic Sun Conference
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Postseason
NCAA tournament results
The Dolphins have appeared in the NCAA tournament five times and were the national runner-up in 1970. Their overall tournament record is 4–5.
NIT results
The Dolphins have appeared in six National Invitation Tournaments. Their overall record is 6–7.
CBI results
The Dolphins have participated in one College Basketball Invitational (CBI) tournament. Their record is 0–1.
CIT results
The Dolphins have appeared in two CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament. Their overall record is 1–2.
NAIA results
The Dolphins have appeared in one NAIA tournament. Their overall record is 0–1.
Notable players
Retired numbers
Jacksonville has retired seven jersey numbers.