UTSA men's basketball is aiming for an NCAA Tournament appearance under new head coach Austin Claunch, who outlined his ambitious goals for the team during his introductory press conference. These goals include winning the regular season conference championship, the conference tournament, making the NCAA tournament, winning games there, and going undefeated at home.

By the Numbers
  • It has been 13 years since UTSA men's basketball last made the NCAA Tournament.
  • Claunch led Nicholls to back-to-back Southland Conference championships in 2020-21 and 2021-22.
Yes, But

While Claunch's goals are lofty, achieving them will require significant effort and consistency from the team, especially considering the competitive landscape of college basketball.

State of Play
  • Claunch aims to reinvigorate community support for UTSA men's basketball and elevate the program's performance to new heights, emphasizing the importance of creating a strong home-court advantage.
  • He has assembled a team of experienced assistant coaches to support his vision for the program's success.
What's Next

As Claunch familiarizes himself with the city and gears up for the upcoming basketball season, all eyes will be on his leadership and the team's progress towards achieving their ambitious goals.

Bottom Line

With a clear vision and a determined coaching staff, Austin Claunch is poised to lead UTSA men's basketball into a new era of competitiveness, aiming for championship success and community involvement.