Nicholls Colonels men's basketball
The Nicholls Colonels men's basketball team represents Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana in the sport of basketball. The school's team currently competes in the Southland Conference. Nicholls' first men's basketball team was fielded in 1958. The team plays its home games at 3,800-seat Stopher Gymnasium and are coached by Tevon Saddler. The Colonels have appeared two times in the NCAA tournament, most recently in 1998.
Championships
Conference championships
Regular seasonTournament
- Southland: 1995, 1998
History
NCAA Division I Tournament
The Colonels have appeared in two NCAA Division I Tournaments in 1995 and 1998. Their combined record is 0–2.| 1995 | First round | Virginia | L 72–96 |
| 1998 | First round | Arizona | L 60–99 |
NIT results
Nicholls has appeared in one National Invitation Tournaments. Their combined record is 0–1.| 2022 | First round | SMU | L 58–68 |
NCAA Division II Tournament
The Colonels have appeared in two NCAA Division II Tournaments. Their combined record is 4–2.| 1976 | Regional semifinals Regional Finals Elite Eight | Lincoln Grambling State Chattanooga | W 97–79 W 90–89 L 78–107 |
| 1979 | Regional semifinals Regional Finals Elite Eight | Southeast Missouri State Rollins North Alabama | W 89–74 W 100–87 L 97–103 |