The Hampton Pirates basketball team is the men's basketball team that represents Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia, United States. The Pirates compete in the Coastal Athletic Association. The school's team formerly competed in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, and the Big South Conference. Hampton has appeared six times in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, most recently in 2016. The Pirates advanced to the Round of 32 of the NCAA tournament in 2001; the 2000âÂÂ01 Hampton team was one of ten 15 seeds ever to upset a 2 seed in the Round of 64 of an NCAA tournament, defeating Iowa State in the first round 58âÂÂ57.
The Pirates have appeared in the NCAA Division I tournament six times. Their combined record is 2âÂÂ6.
The Pirates have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) one time. Their record is 0âÂÂ1.
The Pirates have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) two times. Their combined record is 0âÂÂ2.
The Pirates have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT), one time. Their record is 3âÂÂ1.
The Pirates have appeared in the NCAA Division II tournament one time. Their record is 1âÂÂ1.
The Pirates have appeared in the NAIA tournament three times. Their combined record is 4âÂÂ3.