Former Division I Basketball Programs

Below is a select list of former Division I men’s basketball programs. All of these programs were at one time playing in Division I but no longer are.

St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (Brooklyn, NY)

Hartford Hawks (Hartford, CT)

  • Last season in Division I: 2022-23
  • Notable head coaches:
    • John Gallagher (2010-22), Dan Leibovitz (2006-10), Larry Harrison (2000-06), Paul Brazeau (1992-2000), Jack Phelan (1982-92), Gary Palladino (1976-82), Gordon McCullough (1962-76)
  • Postseason results:
    • NCAA Tournament Appearances:  1  (2021)
    • NCAAT Overall Record:  0-1
    • CIT Appearances:  2  (2013, 2018)
    • CIT Overall Record:  0-2
  • Championships and Awards:

Savannah State Tigers (Savannah, GA)

  • Last season in Division I: 2018-19
  • Notable head coaches:
    • Horace Broadnax (2005-present), Ed Daniels Jr. (2002-05), Jack Grant (2000-02), Jimmie Westley (1995-98, 1985-88), John L. Williams (1990-95), Russell Ellington (1976-85), Mike Backus (1971-76), Leo Richardson (1964-71)
  • Postseason results:
    • NIT Appearances:  1  (2012)
    • NIT Overall Record:  0-2
    • CIT Appearances:  2  (2013, 2016)
    • CIT Overall Record:  0-2
  • Championships and Awards:

Centenary (LA) Gents (Shreveport, LA)

Birmingham-Southern Panthers (Birmingham, AL)

Hardin-Simmons Cowboys (Abilene, TX)

  • Last season in Division I: 1989-90
  • Notable head coaches:
    • XX
  • Postseason results:
    • XX
  • Championships and Awards:
    • XX

Armstrong Pirates (Savannah, GA)

  • Last season in Division I: 1986-87
  • Notable head coaches:
    • XX
  • Postseason results:
    • XX
  • Championships and Awards:
    • XX

West Texas A&M Buffaloes (Canyon, TX)

  • Last season in Division I: 1985-86
  • Notable head coaches:
    • XX
  • Postseason results:
    • XX
  • Championships and Awards:
    • XX

Oklahoma City Chiefs (Oklahoma City, OK)

  • Last season in Division I: 1984-85
  • Notable head coaches:
    • XX
  • Postseason results:
    • XX
  • Championships and Awards:

Trinity (TX) Tigers (San Antonio, TX)

  • Last season in Division I: 1972-73
  • Notable head coaches:
    • XX
  • Postseason results:
    • XX
  • Championships and Awards:
    • XX

Gettysburg Bullets (Gettysburg, PA)

  • Last season in Division I: 1972-73
  • Notable head coaches:
    • XX
  • Postseason results:
    • XX
  • Championships and Awards:
    • XX

New York University Violets (New York, NY)

  • Last season in Division I: 1970-71
  • Notable head coaches:
    • XX
  • Postseason results:
    • XX
  • Championships and Awards:

Washington (MO) Bears (St. Louis, MO)

  • Last season in Division I: 1959-60
  • Notable head coaches:
    • XX
  • Postseason results:
    • XX
  • Championships and Awards:
    • XX

Washington & Lee Generals (Lexington, VA)

  • Last season in Division I: 1958-59
  • Notable head coaches:
    • XX
  • Postseason results:
    • XX
  • Championships and Awards:
    • XX

City College of New York Beavers (New York, NY)

  • Last season in Division I: 1952-53
  • Notable head coaches:
    • XX
  • Postseason results:
    • XX
  • Championships and Awards:
    • XX

Chicago Maroons (Chicago, IL)

  • Last season in Division I: 1945-46
  • Notable head coaches:
    • XX
  • Postseason results:
    • XX
  • Championships and Awards:
    • XX