The Alcorn State Braves basketball team is the men's basketball team that represents Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi, United States. The Braves compete in the Southwestern Athletic Conference and are led by head coach Jake Morton.
The Braves have appeared in the NCAA tournament six times. The Braves rank third in the SWAC for most NCAA appearances. Their record is 3âÂÂ6, with their three wins being tied with Texas Southern for the most of any SWAC team. They are the only SWAC team to receive a top ten seed in the tournament (in 1980, the SWAC's first year in the tournament), and one of two (along with Southern) to advance to the regional quarterfinals (the round of 32).
Alcorn State appeared in the NCAA Division II tournament once. They had a record of 1âÂÂ1.
The Braves have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) four times. Their record is 1âÂÂ4.
The Braves have appeared in one NAIA Tournament (NAIA). Their NAIA record is 0âÂÂ1.