Little Rock Trojans men's basketball

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Little Rock Trojans
2022–23 Little Rock Trojans men's basketball team
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UniversityUniversity of Arkansas at Little Rock
Head coachDarrell Walker (3rd season)
ConferenceOVC
LocationLittle Rock, Arkansas
ArenaJack Stephens Center
(Capacity: 5,600)
NicknameTrojans
Student sectionMaroon Mob
ColorsMaroon, silver, and white[1]
     
Uniforms
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Home jersey
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Team colours
Home
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Away jersey
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Team colours
Away


NCAA Tournament Round of 32
1986, 2016
NCAA Tournament Appearances
1986, 1989, 1990, 2011, 2016
Conference tournament champions
1986, 1989, 1990, 2011, 2016
Conference regular season champions
1982, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1988, 2016, 2020
Conference division season champions
2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2012

The Little Rock Trojans men's basketball team (formerly branded as the Arkansas–Little Rock Trojans) represents the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. The Trojans joined the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) in 2022 after 31 seasons in the Sun Belt Conference. They are led by first-year head coach Darrell Walker.[2] They play their home games at the Jack Stephens Center.

The Trojans in action against the UT Arlington Mavericks in 2020

Rebranding

On July 1, 2015, the Trojans officially announced they would no longer be branded as "Arkansas-Little Rock" or "UALR," but will be the Little Rock Trojans effective immediately.[3]

Staff

The following are the staff members of the Little Rock Trojans men's basketball team:

Name Position
Darrell Walker Head Coach
Charles Baker Assistant Coach
Preston Laird Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Anthony Montanaro Director of Basketball Operations
Grant Glendening Video Coordinator

Conference affiliations

Postseason results

NCAA tournament results

The Trojans have appeared in the NCAA tournament five times. Their combined record is 2–5.

Year Seed Round Opponent Result
1986 14 First Round
Second Round
(3) Notre Dame
(6) NC State
W 90–83
L 66–80OT
1989 13 First Round (4) Louisville L 71–76
1990 16 First Round (1) UNLV L 72–102
2011 16 First Four (16) UNC Asheville L 77–81OT
2016 12 First Round
Second Round
(5) Purdue
(4) Iowa State
W 85–832OT
L 61–78

NIT results

The Trojans have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) three times. Their combined record is 3–4.

Year Round Opponent Result
1987 First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
3rd Place Game
Baylor
Stephen F. Austin
California
La Salle
Nebraska
W 42–41
W 54–48
W 80–73
L 73–92
L 67–76
1988 First Round Louisiana Tech L 56–66
1996 First Round Vanderbilt L 80–86

References

  1. ^ "Trojan Athletics Marks – UALR". Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  2. ^ "Darrell Walker Named Head Men's Basketball Coach". lrtrojans.com. March 27, 2018.
  3. ^ ""Little Rock Trojans" New Team Name for UALR". University of Arkansas at Little Rock. July 1, 2015. Retrieved July 1, 2015.

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