The Coppin State Eagles men's basketball team represents Coppin State University in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The school's team currently competes in the NCAA Division I in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
The Eagles began play during the 1964-65 season. They joined the NAIA for the 1967-68 season, and won the NAIA National Championship in 1976. They moved up to the NCAA Division I level prior to the 1985-86 season.
The Eagles have appeared in the NCAA tournament four times. Their combined record is 1âÂÂ4. The 1996âÂÂ97 team was only the third 15 seed to beat a 2 seed in the tournament. The 2007âÂÂ08 Coppin State team was the first program with 20 losses to play in the NCAA tournament.
The Eagles have appeared in the NAIA Tournament one time. Their record is 5âÂÂ0, winning the National Championship in 1976.
The Eagles have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) two times. Their combined record is 1âÂÂ2.