West Florida Argonauts men's basketball
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UniversityUniversity of West Florida
First season1967–68[1]
Head coachTanner Smith (1st season)
LocationPensacola, Florida
| West Florida Argonauts men's basketball | |
|---|---|
| University | University of West Florida |
| First season | 1967–68[1] |
| Head coach | Tanner Smith (1st season) |
| Location | Pensacola, Florida |
| Arena | UWF Field House[2] (capacity: 1,750) |
| Conference | Gulf South (Atlantic Sun in 2026–27) |
| Nickname | Argonauts |
| Colors | Royal blue and Kelly green[3] |
| All-time record | 563–540 |
| NCAA Division I tournament appearances | |
| NCAA D2: 2018, 2026 | |
| Conference tournament champions | |
| Gulf South: 2018, 2026 | |
The West Florida Argonauts men's basketball team represents the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida, United States in NCAA men's collegiate basketball. The Argonauts will join the Division I ASUN Conference on July 1, 2026, after 32 seasons in the Division II Gulf South Conference.
On April 7, 2026, West Florida announced the hiring of Tanner Smith, plays its home games at UWF Field House.
NCAA Division II tournament
The Argonauts appeared in the NCAA Division II tournament two times. Their combined record was 0–2.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | First Round | Barry | L, 73–90 |
| 2026 | First Round | West Alabama | L, 53–58 |
NAIA tournament
The Argonauts appeared in the NAIA tournament one time. Their record was 0–1.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | First Round | Texas Southern | L, 59–81 |
