Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball

The Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team represents the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in NCAA Division I men's competition. On March 30, 2022, Dan Earl was hired as the new head coach. The Mocs have appeared in 12 NCAA tournaments, most recently in 2022.

History

The Mocs won the 1977 NCAA Men's Division II basketball tournament, while completing their transition from Division II to Division I. During the 1997 tournament they progressed to the Sweet Sixteen by defeating both Georgia and Illinois. They eventually lost to Providence.

Conference Affiliations

• 1914–1932: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
• 1931–1942: Dixie Conference
• 1946–1977: D-II Independent
• 1978–present: Southern Conference

Notable NBA/ABA Players

• Gerald Wilkins - 13 Seasons, 2x All-SoCon
• Russ Schoene - 5 Seasons
• Johnny Taylor - 3 Seasons, SoCon Player of the Year, 2x First Team All-SoCon
• Willie White - 2 Seasons, SoCon Player of the Year
• Matt Ryan - 4 Seasons, Second Team All-SoCon

Coaching History

Year-by-Year results

Postseason

NCAA Division I Tournament results

The Mocs have appeared in the NCAA Division I Tournament 12 times. Their combined record is 3–12.

NCAA Division II Tournament results

The Mocs have appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament five times. Their combined record is 11–5 and they were National Champions in 1977.

NIT results

The Mocs have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) five times, winning it in 2025. Their combined record is 8–4.

CIT results

The Mocs have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) one time. Their record is 0–1.

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