UC Irvine Anteaters men's basketball


The UC Irvine Anteaters men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents the University of California, Irvine. The team currently competes in the Big West Conference, NCAA Division I.
UC Irvine basketball is in its ninth year under current head coach Russell Turner. Turner was an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors, before accepting the head coaching role at UCI in 2010. The Anteaters' main rivals are the 49ers of Long Beach State. Program alumni include Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks and Cleveland Browns tight end Darren Fells.

Head coach history

Season-by-season records

Postseason results

NCAA Division I tournament results

The Anteaters have appeared in the NCAA Division I Tournament two times. Their combined record is 1–2.

NCAA Division II tournament results

The Anteaters have appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament four times. Their combined record is 2–6.

NIT results

The Anteaters have appeared in six National Invitation Tournaments. Their combined record is 2–6.

CIT results

The Anteaters have appeared in two CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournaments. Their combined record is 4–2.

Honors and awards

Retired numbers

The Anteaters retired their first number in program history in 1995, honoring number 44 for All-American Kevin Magee. He was joined by Scott Brooks when his number 12 was retired on November 30, 2019.