UNC Wilmington Seahawks men's basketball

The UNC Wilmington Seahawks men's basketball team represents the University of North Carolina Wilmington. The team plays in the Coastal Athletic Association. The Seahawks are currently coached by Takayo Siddle. UNC Wilmington has appeared seven times in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, most recently in 2025. At the 2002 NCAA tournament, the Seahawks won their first-ever NCAA tournament game, upsetting 4-seed USC 93-89 in overtime.

• 1976–1984: Independent
• 1984–present: Coastal Athletic Association

UNC Wilmington began playing Division I NCAA basketball in the 1976–77 season. The above records do not include the years UNC Wilmington played as a junior college (1951–63) or in the NAIA (1963–76).

The Seahawks have appeared in the Division I NCAA tournament six times. Their combined record is 1–6.

The Seahawks have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) two times. Their combined record is 0–2.

The Seahawks have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) one time. They were the champions of the 2022 College Basketball Invitational. Their combined record is 4–0.

The Seahawks have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) one time. Their record is 0–1.

• Brian Rowsom
• Matt Fish
• Devontae Cacok

• Adam Smith (born 1992), basketball player for Hapoel Holon in the Israel Basketball Premier League

Former UNC Wilmington Players

• Mark Byington, (1994–1998), Head basketball coach of Georgia Southern (2013–2020), James Madison (2020–2024),Vanderbilt (2024–present)
• John Calipari, (1978–80), Head basketball coach of UMass (1988–96), NBA New Jersey Nets (1996–99), Memphis (2000–09), Kentucky (2009–24), Arkansas (2024–present)
• Billy Donlon, (1995–99), Head basketball coach of Wright State (2010–2016), UMKC (2019–2022)
• Todd Lickliter, (1975–76), Head basketball coach of Butler (2001–07), Iowa (2007–10), Marian (2012–2015), Evansville (2020–2022)

Former UNC Wilmington Coaches

• Brad Brownell, UNC Wilmington Head Coach (2002–2006), Head basketball coach of Wright State (2006–10), Clemson (2010–present)
• Kirk Earlywine, UNC Wilmington Asst Coach (2006–07), Head basketball coach of Eastern Washington (2007–2011)
• Kevin Eastman, UNC Wilmingtin Head Coach (1990–94), Head basketball coach of Washington State (1994–99), NBA Boston Celtics Asst Coach (2004–2005)
• Frank Haith, UNC Wilmington Asst Coach (1990–92), Head basketball coach of Miami (FL) (2004–2011), Missouri (2011–2014), Tulsa (2014–2022)
• Dave Hanners, UNC Wilmington Asst Coach (1986–89), NBA Asst Coach Philadelphia 76ers (2000–03), Asst Detroit Pistons (2003–05), Asst New York Knicks (2005–06), Asst Charlotte Bobcats (2008–2010), Asst New Orleans Pelicans, (2010–2015)
• Kevin Keatts, UNC Wilmington Head Coach (2014–17), Head basketball coach of NC State (2017–2025)
• Jeff Reynolds, UNC Wilmington Asst Coach (1990–94), Head basketball coach of Wingate (1997–2000), US Air Force Academy (2007–2012)
• Byron Samuels, UNC Wilmington Asst Coach (1992–94), Head basketball coach of Hampton (1995–97), Radford (2002–2007), Florida A&M (2014–2017)
• Rodney Terry, UNC Wilmington Asst Coach (1998-2002), Head basketball coach of Fresno State (2011-2018), UTEP (2018–current)
• Jerry Wainwright, UNC Wilmington Head Coach (1994–2002), Head basketball coach of Richmond (2002–05), DePaul (2005–2010)