The Campbell Fighting Camels men's basketball team is the men's basketball team that represent the

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. The school's team currently competes in the CAA and are led by head coach John Andrzejek. The team's most recent, and only appearance in the

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was in

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. After struggling for several seasons, the Fighting Camels finally broke through in the 2009–2010 season. Campbell tied for first in the regular season Atlantic Sun standings. However, their bid for an NCAA tournament bid came up short, as they were eliminated in the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament.

Postseason

NCAA tournament results

The Fighting Camels have appeared in one NCAA tournament. The Camels lost their only NCAA tournament game, 56–82, to eventual 1992 National Champion

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NIT results

The Fighting Camels have appeared in one

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(NIT). Their combined record is 0–1.

CIT results

The Fighting Camels have appeared in one CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT). Their record is 2–1.

CBI results

The Fighting Camels have appeared in the

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(CBI) one time. Their record is 2–1.

NAIA tournament results

The Fighting Camels have appeared in the NAIA tournament two times. Their combined record is 4–2.

Home venues

Primary

* Carter Gymnasium (1953–2008) * John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center (2008–present)

Other

* Cumberland County Civic Center in

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(116 games; 1968–1997) * Raleigh Civic Center in

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(19 games; 1978–1982) *

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(4 games; 1997–1999) * Harnett Central HS (6 games; 1977–1980) * South Johnston HS (2 games; 1976–1977) * Cape Fear HS (1 game; 1969–1970)

Camels in the NBA

* Chris Clemons * George Lehmann

Camels in international professional basketball

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Retired numbers

On January 16, 2020, the Fighting Camels retired former player Chris Clemons' number 3.