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.
The Dolphins have appeared in the NCAA tournament five times and were the national runner-up in 1970. Their overall tournament record is 4âÂÂ5.
The Dolphins have appeared in six National Invitation Tournaments. Their overall record is 6âÂÂ7.
The Dolphins have participated in one College Basketball Invitational (CBI) tournament. Their record is 0âÂÂ1.
The Dolphins have appeared in two CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament. Their overall record is 1âÂÂ2.
The Dolphins have appeared in one NAIA tournament. Their overall record is 0âÂÂ1.
Jacksonville has retired seven jersey numbers.