The Kennesaw State Owls men's basketball team represents Kennesaw State University, located in unincorporated Cobb County, Georgia, United States near the Atlanta suburb of Kennesaw. The school's team will start competition in Conference USA (CUSA) in 2024âÂÂ25 after 19 seasons in the Atlantic Sun Conference. They are currently led by head coach Antoine Pettway and play their home games at the KSU Convocation Center. The Owls have appeared twice in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, most recently in 2026.
During their time as a member of NCAA Division II, they were national champions in 2004. In 2023, led by head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, they made their first ever appearance in the NCAA Division I tournament after winning their first ASUN championship.
Former four-year graduate guard Markeith Cummings (2009âÂÂ13) is the team's all-time leading scorer with 2,048 career points, passing former leader Herman Smith (1986âÂÂ90, 1,683 points) on November 18, 2012.
The Owls have made two appearances in the NCAA Division I tournament. Their record is 0âÂÂ2.
The Owls have appeared in three NCAA Division II tournaments. Their record is 7âÂÂ2. They were national champions in 2004.
In their time in NAIA, the Owls appeared in one NAIA Division I Tournament. Their combined record was 0âÂÂ1.