Furman Paladins men's basketball


The Furman Paladins men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Southern Conference. They are currently led by head coach Bob Richey and play their home games at the Timmons Arena. In 2018, the Paladins entered the College Basketball AP Poll for the first time in program history, coming in at number 23 on December 10.

Postseason

NCAA Division I Tournament results

The Paladins have appeared in the NCAA Division I Tournament six times. Their combined record is 1–7.
YearRoundOpponentResult/Score
1971First RoundFordhamL 74–105
1973First RoundSyracuseL 82–83
1974First Round
Sweet Sixteen
Regional 3rd Place Game
South Carolina
Pittsburgh
Providence
W 75–67
L 78–81
L 83–95
1975First RoundBoston CollegeL 76–82
1978First RoundIndianaL 62–63
1980First RoundTennesseeL 69–80

NIT results

The Paladins have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament two times. Their combined record is 0–2.
YearRoundOpponentResult/Score
1991First RoundWest VirginiaL 67–86
2019First RoundWichita StateL 70–76

CIT results

The Paladins have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament three times. Their combined record is 3–3.
YearRoundOpponentResult/Score
2011First RoundEast Tennessee StateL 63–76
2016First Round
Second Round
Louisiana–Monroe
Louisiana–Lafayette
W 58–57
L 72–80
2017First Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
USC Upstate
Campbell
Saint Peter's
W 79–57
W 79–64
L 51–77

Retired numbers