The Norfolk State Spartans men's basketball team represents Norfolk State University, located in Norfolk, Virginia, in NCAA Division I basketball competition. They currently compete in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Spartans are currently coached by Robert Jones and play their home games at the Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
The Spartans men's basketball team is best known for defeating the #2 seeded Missouri in the 2012 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament 86âÂÂ84, the first tournament appearance for Norfolk State. It was only the fifth time that a 15th seed has defeated a 2nd seed. Norfolk State has qualified for the NCAA tournament at the Division I level four times, in 2012, 2021, 2022, and 2025.
The Spartans have appeared in four NCAA Division I tournaments. Their combined record is 2âÂÂ4.
The Spartans have appeared in the NCAA Division II tournament 15 times. Their combined record is 18âÂÂ19.
The Spartans have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) twice. Their record is 1âÂÂ2.
The Spartans have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) five times. Their combined record is 2âÂÂ4. They were the CIT champions in 2024.
Three Spartan players have had their numbers retired by Norfolk State University. Kyle OâÂÂQuinn is the latest, with his number 10 retired by the school on February 16, 2019.