Kennesaw State Owls men's basketball

The Kennesaw State Owls men's basketball team represents Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Atlantic Sun Conference. They are currently led by head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim[2] and play their home games at the KSU Convocation Center. During their time as a member of NCAA Division II, they were national champions in 2004.

Kennesaw State Owls
2020–21 Kennesaw State Owls men's basketball team
UniversityKennesaw State University
Head coachAmir Abdur-Rahim (2nd season)
ConferenceAtlantic Sun
LocationKennesaw, Georgia
ArenaKSU Convocation Center
(Capacity: 4,792)
NicknameOwls
ColorsBlack and Gold[1]
         
NCAA Tournament Champions
2004*
NCAA Tournament Final Four
2004*
NCAA Tournament Elite Eight
2004*
NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen
2004*
NCAA Tournament Appearances
2003*, 2004*, 2005*
*at Division II level

Former four-year graduate guard Markeith Cummings (2009–13) is the team's all-time leading scorer with 2,048 career points, passing former leader Herman Smith (1986–90, 1,683 points) on November 18, 2012.[3][4]

Postseason

NCAA Division II Tournament results

The Owls have appeared in three NCAA Division II Tournaments. Their record is 7–2. They were national champions in 2004.

YearRoundOpponentResult/Score
2003Regional Quarterfinals
Regional Semifinals		Virginia Union
Bowie State		W 74–65
L 70–95
2004Regional Quarterfinals
Regional Semifinals
Regional Finals
Elite Eight
Final Four
National Championship Game		Catawba
Columbus State
Francis Marion
Pfieffer
Humboldt State
Southern Indiana		W 78–63
W 70–55
W 82–73
W 86–79
W 81–67
W 84–59
2005Regional QuarterfinalsColumbus StateL 78–83 OT

NAIA Division I Tournament results

The Owls have appeared in One NAIA Division I Tournament. Their combined record is 0–1.

YearRoundOpponentResult/Score
1993First RoundHawaiʻi PacificL 71–92

References
  1. Kennesaw State University Athletics Style Guide (PDF). Retrieved April 9, 2017.
  2. https://ksuowls.com/news/2019/4/18/kennesaw-state-announces-amir-abdur-rahim-as-mens-basketball-head-coach.aspx
  3. "Markeith Cummings Becomes KSU's All-Time Scoring Leader in 69-63 Loss to Towson". ksuowls.com. November 18, 2012. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  4. "Aaron Anderson Concludes Career as Kennesaw State's All-Time Leading Rebounder". ksuowls.com. March 2, 2013. Retrieved December 12, 2014.


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