Detroit Mercy Titans men's basketball
The Detroit Mercy Titans men's basketball team is the college basketball team which represents University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit and competes in NCAA Division I men's basketball as a member of the Horizon League. Traditionally, the Titans have been a fair "mid-major" program, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen in 1977 and to the Round of 32 in 1998 and 1999. The Titans have appeared in the NCAA Tournament six times, most recently in 2012. The Titans are coached by Mark Montgomery, who was hired on April 3, 2024. They play their home games at Calihan Hall on the school's McNichols Campus.
Season-by-season records
- NOTE: The Titans did not field a basketball team in 1907–08 and 1908–09.
Postseason
NCAA tournament results
The Titans have appeared in six NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 3–6.| 1962 | – | First Round | Western Kentucky | L 81–90 |
| 1977 | – | First Round Sweet Sixteen | Middle Tennessee State Michigan | W 93–76 L 81–86 |
| 1979 | #7 | First Round | #10 Lamar | L 87–95 |
| 1998 | #10 | First Round Second Round | #7 St. John's #2 Purdue | W 66–64 L 65–80 |
| 1999 | #12 | First Round Second Round | #5 UCLA #4 Ohio State | W 56–53 L 44–75 |
| 2012 | #15 | First Round | #2 Kansas | L 50–65 |
NIT Results
The Titans have appeared in seven National Invitation Tournaments and their combined record is 5–8.| 1960 | First Round | Villanova | L 86–88 |
| 1961 | First Round | Holy Cross | L 82–86 |
| 1965 | First Round Quarterfinals | La Salle NYU | W 93–86 L 76–87 |
| 1978 | First Round Quarterfinals | VCU North Carolina State | W 94–86 L 77–84 |
| 2001 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals Semifinals 3rd Place Game | Bradley Connecticut Dayton Alabama Memphis | W 68–49 W 67–61 W 59–42 L 63–74 L 71–86 |
| 2002 | Opening Round | Dayton | L 69–80 |
| 2013 | First Round | Arizona State | L 68–83 |
The Basketball Classic results
The Titans have appeared in The Basketball Classic one time. Their record is 0–1.| 2022 | First Round | Florida Gulf Coast | L 79–95 |
Players
Retired numbers
Detroit Mercy has retired 11 jerseys in program history.Titans in the NBA
23 Detroit alumni have gone on to play in the NBA including:- Paris Bass
- Dennis Boyd
- Earl Cureton
- Dave DeBusschere
- Terry Duerod
- Bill Ebben
- Desmond Ferguson
- Willie Green
- Spencer Haywood
- Jermaine Jackson
- Lee Knorek
- Joe Kopicki
- John Long
- Ray McCallum, Jr.
- Dorie Murrey
- Gino Sovran
- Guy Sparrow
- Art Stolkey
- Norm Swanson
- Terry Tyler
- Owen Wells
- Frank Russell
- Terry Thomas
Alumni who played in the NBA G League are:
- Rashad Phillips
- Marc Mazur