| Furman Paladins men's basketball | |||
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| University | Furman University | ||
| First season | 1908–09; 118 years ago | ||
| Athletic director | Jason Donnelly | ||
| Head coach | Bob Richey (9th season) | ||
| Location | Greenville, South Carolina | ||
| Arena | Timmons Arena (capacity: 4,000) | ||
| Conference | SoCon | ||
| Nickname | Paladins | ||
| Colors | Royal purple and white[1] | ||
| All-time record | 1,387–1,339 (.504) | ||
| NCAA Division I tournament Sweet Sixteen | |||
| 1974 | |||
| NCAA Division I tournament appearances | |||
| 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1980, 2023, 2026 | |||
| Conference tournament champions | |||
| 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1980, 2023, 2026 | |||
| Conference regular-season champions | |||
| 1974, 1975, 1977, 1980, 1991, 2017, 2023 | |||
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.
Furman has appeared eight times in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, most recently in 2026. The team's 2023 appearance ended a 43-year absence from the NCAA tournament after their most recent appearance prior in 1980.
Season-by-season results
Postseason
NCAA Division I Tournament results
The Paladins have appeared in the NCAA Division I Tournament eight times. Their combined record is 2–8.
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | First Round | Fordham | L 74–105 | |
| 1973 | First Round | Syracuse | L 82–83 | |
| 1974 | First Round Sweet Sixteen Regional 3rd Place Game | South Carolina Pittsburgh Providence | W 75–67 L 78–81 L 83–95 | |
| 1975 | First Round | Boston College | L 76–82 | |
| 1978 | 3Q | First Round | (1L) Indiana | L 62–63 |
| 1980 | 10 | First Round | (7) Tennessee | L 69–80 |
| 2023 | 13 | First Round Second Round | (4) Virginia (5) San Diego State | W 68–67 L 52–75 |
| 2026 | 15 | First Round | (2) UConn | L 71–82 |
NIT results
The Paladins have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) 3 times. Their combined record is 0–3.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | First Round | West Virginia | L 67–86 |
| 2019 | First Round | Wichita State | L 70–76 |
| 2025 | First Round | North Texas | L 64–75 |
CIT results
The Paladins have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) three times. Their combined record is 3W–3L.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | First Round | East Tennessee State | L 63–76 |
| 2016 | First Round Second Round | Louisiana–Monroe Louisiana–Lafayette | W 58–57 L 72–80 |
| 2017 | First Round Quarterfinals Semifinals | USC Upstate Campbell Saint Peter's | W 79–57 W 79–64 L 51–77 |
Retired numbers
Furman has retired six jersey numbers.
| Furman Paladins retired numbers | ||||
| No. | Player | Career | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Jonathan Moore | 1976–1980 | ||
| 27 | Nield Gordon | 1951–1953 | ||
| 28 | Frank Selvy | 1951–1954 | ||
| 33 | Darrell Floyd | 1953–1956 | ||
| 34 | Clyde Mayes | 1972–1975 | ||
| 50 | Jerry Smith | 1960–1963 | ||
Notable players
- Jordan Loyd (born 1993), basketball player for Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Premier League, formerly in the NBA.
- Jalen Slawson (born 1999), basketball player for the Indiana Pacers.
References
- "Graphic Design Guide". Retrieved April 8, 2016.
