The UNC Wilmington Seahawks men's basketball team represents the University of North Carolina Wilmington. The team plays in the Coastal Athletic Association. The Seahawks are currently coached by Takayo Siddle. UNC Wilmington has appeared seven times in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, most recently in 2025. At the 2002 NCAA tournament, the Seahawks won their first-ever NCAA tournament game, upsetting 4-seed USC 93-89 in overtime.
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History
Conference memberships
1976–1984: Independent
1984–present: Coastal Athletic Association
Season-by-season results
UNC Wilmington began playing Division I NCAA basketball in the 1976–77 season. The above records do not include the years UNC Wilmington played as a junior college (1951–63) or in the NAIA (1963–76).
Postseason results
Division I NCAA tournament results
The Seahawks have appeared in the Division I NCAA tournament seven times. Their combined record is 1–7.
NIT results
The Seahawks have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) three times. Their combined record is 1–3.
CBI results
The Seahawks have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) one time. They were the champions of the 2022 College Basketball Invitational. Their combined record is 4–0.
CIT results
The Seahawks appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) one time, with a record of 0–1.
Seahawks in the NBA
Brian Rowsom
Matt Fish
Devontae Cacok
Jaylen Sims
Seahawks in international leagues
Devontae Cacok (born 1996), basketball center for Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Basketball Premier League, and formerly the NBA
Adam Smith (born 1992), basketball player for Hapoel Holon in the Israel Basketball Premier League
Former Seahawks as head coaches
Former UNC Wilmington Players
Mark Byington, (1994–1998), Head basketball coach of Georgia Southern (2013–2020), James Madison (2020–2024),Vanderbilt (2024–present)
John Calipari, (1978–80), Head basketball coach of UMass (1988–96), NBA New Jersey Nets (1996–99), Memphis (2000–09), Kentucky (2009–24), Arkansas (2024–present)
Billy Donlon, (1995–99), Head basketball coach of Wright State (2010–2016), UMKC (2019–2022)
Todd Lickliter, (1975–76), Head basketball coach of Butler (2001–07), Iowa (2007–10), Marian (2012–2015), Evansville (2020–2022)
Former UNC Wilmington Coaches
Brad Brownell, UNC Wilmington Head Coach (2002–2006), Head basketball coach of Wright State (2006–10), Clemson (2010–present)
Kirk Earlywine, UNC Wilmington Asst Coach (2006–07), Head basketball coach of Eastern Washington (2007–2011)
Kevin Eastman, UNC Wilmington Head Coach (1990–94), Head basketball coach of Washington State (1994–99), NBA Boston Celtics Asst Coach (2004–2005)
Frank Haith, UNC Wilmington Asst Coach (1990–92), Head basketball coach of Miami (FL) (2004–2011), Missouri (2011–2014), Tulsa (2014–2022)
Dave Hanners, UNC Wilmington Asst Coach (1986–89), NBA Asst Coach Philadelphia 76ers (2000–03), Asst Detroit Pistons (2003–05), Asst New York Knicks (2005–06), Asst Charlotte Bobcats (2008–2010), Asst New Orleans Pelicans, (2010–2015)
Kevin Keatts, UNC Wilmington Head Coach (2014–17), Head basketball coach of NC State (2017–2025)