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The North Dakota State Bison men's basketball team is a part of the athletic program at North Dakota State University in
Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo ( /ˈfɑɹɡoʊ/) is a city in and the county seat of Cass County, North Dakota, United States. According to the 2020 census, its population was 125,990, making it the most populous city in the state and the 219th-most populous city in ...
, U.S. They are members of the NCAA Division I and have been part of The Summit League since May 2007. Home games are played at the Scheels Center
Scheels Center is a 5,460 seat multi-purpose arena in Fargo, North Dakota. It was built in 1970 and was home to the North Dakota State University Bison women's basketball and wrestling teams through the 2013–14 season. It was previously named t ...
which is located on the NDSU campus in Fargo, ND. The team shares a conference rival with the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. The Bison men's head coach is David Richman. On March 10, 2009 the Bison made their biggest comeback in school history with a 66–64 win over Oakland University to win the Summit League tournament championship and became the first team since Southwestern Louisiana (now Louisiana-Lafayette) in 1972 to advance to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship in their first year of eligibility.
Prior to their transition to Division I, the Bison competed in Division II as a member of the North Central Conference.
Head coaches
Postseason history
NCAA Division I Tournament results
The Bison have appeared in four NCAA Division I Tournaments. Their combined record is 2–4. They qualified for the 2020 NCAA tournament, however, the tournament was cancelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic. From 2011–2015 the round of 64 was known as the second round, Round of 32 was Third roundNCAA Division II Tournament results
The Bison appeared in eight NCAA Division II Tournaments. Their combined record is 8–8.CBI results
The Bison have appeared in two College Basketball Invitationals (CBI). Their combined record is 0–2.The Summit League awards
Player of the Year
*Ben Woodside
Benjamin Michael Woodside (born July 1, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player who spent the majority of his eight-year career playing in Europe.
College career
From 2005 to 2009, Woodside was a member of the North Dakota State ...
(2009)
*Taylor Braun
Taylor Braun (born July 6, 1991) is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for North Dakota State Bison men's basketball, North Dakota State University before playing professionally in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Isr ...
(2014)
* Lawrence Alexander (2015)
First-Team All-Summit League
* Brett Winkelman (2008 & 2009) *Ben Woodside (2008 & 2009) *Taylor Braun (2012–14) *Lawrence Alexander (2015) *Paul Miller (2017) *Vinnie Shahid
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Vincents
* Vinnie Anderson (born 1979), New Zealand rugby league footballer
* Vinny Appice (born 1957), American rock dru ...
(2020)
*Tyson Ward (2020)
*Rocky Kreuser (2021 & 2022)
*Sam Griesel (2022)
All-Defensive Team
*Tyree Eady (2022)Newcomer of the Year
*Vinnie Shahid (2019)Sixth Man of the Year
*Dexter Werner (2017 & 2018) *Grant Nelson (2021)All-time statistical leaders
Single-game leaders
* Points:Ben Woodside
Benjamin Michael Woodside (born July 1, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player who spent the majority of his eight-year career playing in Europe.
College career
From 2005 to 2009, Woodside was a member of the North Dakota State ...
(60, 2008)
* Assists: David Ryles (16, 1987)
* Rebounds: Gene Gamache (24, 1955), Robert Lauf (24, 1954), Roger Erickson (24, 1960)
* Steals: David Ryles (8, 1986)
* 3 point FG made: Jared Samuelson (9, 2018)
* Free Throws made: Ben Woodside
Benjamin Michael Woodside (born July 1, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player who spent the majority of his eight-year career playing in Europe.
College career
From 2005 to 2009, Woodside was a member of the North Dakota State ...
(30, 2008)
Single-season leaders
* Points:Ben Woodside
Benjamin Michael Woodside (born July 1, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player who spent the majority of his eight-year career playing in Europe.
College career
From 2005 to 2009, Woodside was a member of the North Dakota State ...
(766, 08–09)
* Assists: David Ryles (230, 86–87)
* Rebounds: John Wojtak (298, 70–71)
* Steals: David Ryles (86, 86–87)
Career leaders
* Points:Ben Woodside
Benjamin Michael Woodside (born July 1, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player who spent the majority of his eight-year career playing in Europe.
College career
From 2005 to 2009, Woodside was a member of the North Dakota State ...
(2315, 05–09)
* Assists: Jeff Askew (684, 1979–83)
* Rebounds: Brett Winkelman (874, 05–09)
* Steals: David Ryles (275, 1983–87)
Arenas
* Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse (Physical Education Building) 1931–1970 * Bison Sports Arena 1970–2016 *Scheels Center
Scheels Center is a 5,460 seat multi-purpose arena in Fargo, North Dakota. It was built in 1970 and was home to the North Dakota State University Bison women's basketball and wrestling teams through the 2013–14 season. It was previously named t ...
2016-Present
References
External links
* {{Summit League men's basketball navbox