The 2024–25 Incarnate Word Cardinals men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Cardinals were led by second-year head coach Shane Heirman and played their home games at the

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as members of the

Southland Conference The Southland Conference (SLC) is a collegiate athletic conference which operates in the South Central United States (specifically Texas and Louisiana). It participates in the NCAA's Division I for all sports; for football, it participates in ...

Previous season

The

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finished the 2023–24 season 8–23, 3–15 in Southland play to finish in last place. They failed to qualify for the Southland tournament, as only the top eight teams qualify.

Preseason polls

Southland Conference poll

The Southland Conference released its preseason poll on October 16, 2024. Receiving 117 votes overall, the Cardinals were picked to finish seventh in the conference.

Preseason All Conference

Jalin Anderson was selected as a second–team member of a preseason all–conference team.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Conference awards and honors

Weekly awards

References

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Incarnate Word Cardinals men's basketball The Incarnate Word Cardinals men's basketball team represents the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, United States. They are currently led by second-year head coach Shane Heirman. The Cardinals have never appeared in the NCAA ...

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