The 2018–19 North Alabama Lions men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. They were led by head coach

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in his first season at North Alabama. The Lions played their home games at the Flowers Hall in

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as first-time members of the

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. This season marked North Alabama's first of a four-year transition period from Division II to Division I. As a result, the Lions were not eligible for NCAA postseason play but could participate in the ASUN tournament. They could also play in the CIT or CBI if invited.

Previous season

The Lions finished the 2017–18 season 15–13 overall, and 10–10 record in

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play, trying for sixth place. They lost in the first round of the Gulf South tournament, losing to

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. The 2017-18 season was the Lion's last season in Division II and the Gulf South Conference.

Offseason

Incoming recruits

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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North Alabama Lions men's basketball The North Alabama Lions men's basketball team represents University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama, United States. The school's team currently competes in the ASUN Conference. On July 1, 2018, they joined the Atlantic Sun Conference. Since ...