App State Basketball Makes Program History in NIT Tournament Selection
App State men's basketball team, after a standout season with multiple program records, has been chosen to compete in the NIT postseason tournament, facing Wake Forest Demon Deacons in Winston-Salem.
The Big PictureThe selection for the NIT highlights the team's exceptional season achievements, marking a significant milestone for the program and acknowledging its strong performance.
By the Numbers- App State broke the previous wins record of 25, achieving 27 wins in the 2023-24 season.
- The team only suffered five losses in regular-season play, the fewest since the 1978-79 season.
- With a 16-2 regular-season conference record, the Mountaineers set a program record for the best winning percentage.
- Four Mountaineers received All-Sun Belt postseason honors, the most in the team's history as a member of the league.
- App State men's basketball team secured an invitation to the NIT, marking their second appearance in the tournament.
- This season, the team clinched the one seed at the Sun Belt Conference Tournament and remained unbeaten at home throughout the Division I era.
- Head coach Dustin Kerns was named the Sun Belt Coach of the Year, a recognition the program last received in 2003.
The Mountaineers' NIT selection reflects their remarkable season, culminating in a well-deserved opportunity to showcase their talent in the postseason, underlining the significant progress and success of the team under Coach Kerns' leadership.
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