Little Rock Trojans men's basketball
Men's college basketball team
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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. After the 2025–26 season, Little Rock joined the United Athletic Conference (UAC).[2] They are led by first-year head coach Travis Ford.[3] They play their home games at the Jack Stephens Center. The Trojans have made five NCAA tournament appearances, most recently in 2016.
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| Little Rock Trojans men's basketball | |||
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| University | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | ||
| Head coach | Travis Ford (1st season) | ||
| Location | Little Rock, Arkansas | ||
| Arena | Jack Stephens Center (capacity: 5,600) | ||
| Conference | UAC | ||
| Nickname | Trojans | ||
| Colors | Maroon, silver, and white[1] | ||
| Student section | Maroon Mob | ||
| NCAA Division I tournament round of 32 | |||
| 1986, 2016 | |||
| NCAA Division I 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, 2024 | |||
| Conference division champions | |||
| 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2012 | |||
| Uniforms | |||
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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.[4]
Staff
The following are the staff members of the Little Rock Trojans men's basketball team:
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Travis Ford | Head coach |
| Charles Baker | Assistant coach |
| Charles Thomas | Assistant coach |
| Evan Eustachy | Assistant coach |
| Tyler Milchman | Director of Basketball Operations |
| Caleb Jones | Video Coordinator |
Conference affiliations
- 1930–31 to 1978–79 – Independent (no team during the 1939–40 to 1940–41, 1944–45, and 1956–57 to 1960–61 seasons)
- 1961–62 to 1976–77 – Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference
- 1977–78 to 1978–79 – NCAA Division I Independent
- 1979–80 to 1990–91 – Trans-America Athletic Conference[a]
- 1991–92 to 2021–22 – Sun Belt Conference
- 2022–23 to 2025–26 – Ohio Valley Conference
- 2026–27 to Future – United Athletic Conference
- Notes
- Currently known as the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) since 2001.
Postseason results
NCAA tournament results
The Trojans have appeared in the NCAA tournament five times. Their combined record is 2–5.
NIT results
The Trojans have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) three times. Their combined record is 3–4.
CBI results
The Trojans have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) one time. Their combined record is 0–1.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | First round | Fairfield | L 75–82 |
Notable players
- Kris Bankston (born 1999), basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Derek Fisher (born 1974), former basketball player & NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers
- Kamani Johnson (born 1998), basketball player in the NBA G League
- Lis Shoshi (born 1994), Kosovan professional basketball player who has played on the Kosovo national team and for professional club teams in Kosovo, Lithuania, and Israel
- Myron Gardner (born 2001) NBA player for the Miami Heat.
