Little Rock Trojans
2023–24 Little Rock Trojans men's basketball team
UniversityUniversity of Arkansas at Little Rock
Head coachDarrell Walker (6th season)
ConferenceOVC
LocationLittle Rock, Arkansas
ArenaJack Stephens Center
(Capacity: 5,600)
NicknameTrojans
Student sectionMaroon Mob
ColorsMaroon, silver, and white[1]
     
Uniforms
Home jersey
Team colours
Home
Away jersey
Team colours
Away


NCAA tournament round of 32
1986, 2016
NCAA tournament appearances
1986, 1989, 1990, 2011, 2016
Conference tournament champions
1986, 1989, 1990, 2011, 2016
Conference regular season champions
1982, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1996, 2009, 2016, 2020
Conference division season champions
2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2012

The Little Rock Trojans men's basketball team (formerly branded as the Arkansas–Little Rock Trojans) represents the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. The Trojans joined the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) in 2022 after 31 seasons in the Sun Belt Conference. They are led by fifth-year head coach Darrell Walker.[2] They play their home games at the Jack Stephens Center.

The Trojans in action against the UT Arlington Mavericks in 2020

Rebranding

On July 1, 2015, the Trojans officially announced they would no longer be branded as "Arkansas-Little Rock" or "UALR," but will be the Little Rock Trojans effective immediately.[3]

Staff

The following are the staff members of the Little Rock Trojans men's basketball team:

NamePosition
Darrell WalkerHead coach
Charles BakerAssistant coach
Preston LairdAssistant coach
Assistant coach
Anthony MontanaroDirector of Basketball Operations
Grant GlendeningVideo Coordinator

Conference affiliations

Postseason results

NCAA tournament results

The Trojans have appeared in the NCAA tournament five times. Their combined record is 2–5.

Year Seed Round Opponent Result
198614First Round
Second Round
(3) Notre Dame
(6) NC State
W 90–83
L 66–80OT
198913First Round(4) LouisvilleL 71–76
199016First Round(1) UNLVL 72–102
201116First Four(16) UNC AshevilleL 77–81OT
201612First Round
Second Round
(5) Purdue
(4) Iowa State
W 85–832OT
L 61–78

NIT results

The Trojans have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) three times. Their combined record is 3–4.

Year Round Opponent Result
1987First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
3rd Place Game
Baylor
Stephen F. Austin
California
La Salle
Nebraska
W 42–41
W 54–48
W 80–73
L 73–92
L 67–76
1988First RoundLouisiana TechL 56–66
1996First RoundVanderbiltL 80–86

References

  1. "Trojan Athletics Marks – UALR". Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  2. "Darrell Walker Named Head Men's Basketball Coach". lrtrojans.com. March 27, 2018.
  3. ""Little Rock Trojans" New Team Name for UALR". University of Arkansas at Little Rock. July 1, 2015. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
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