PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Prairie View A&M's men's basketball program represents a Texas-founded institution established in 1876 with 10,085 students competing in the Southwestern Athletic Conference as part of Division I-FCS athletics. Housed at the William Nicks Building, the Panthers' squad of 15 players entered the 2023-24 season under head coach Byron Smith's direction. The team's balanced offensive-defensive profile showed a 80.7 points-per-game output against opponents scoring 80.2, indicating competitive matchups throughout the campaign.
Home-court advantage proved significant for Prairie View A&M, which posted an 8-4 record inside the William Nicks Building compared to a 2-12 away record, highlighting a notable 16-point swing in win-loss performance depending on venue. Conference play demonstrated similar struggles away from campus, with the Panthers managing just 2-6 in Southwestern Athletic Conference games. Byron Smith's squad finished 10-16 overall, remaining competitive at home while facing considerable challenges in road environments that demand adjustment for a program balancing mid-level enrollment numbers with Division I competition standards.
KEY FACTS
| School | Prairie View A&M University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Prairie View, Texas |
| Venue | William Nicks Building |
| Head Coach | Byron Smith |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Ryan Bolton Jr. | C |
| 24 | Marcel Bryant | F |
| 11 | Hassane Diallo | F |
| 4 | Corey Dunning | F |
| 1 | Isaiah Foster | G |
| 2 | Dontae Horne | G |
| 3 | Tai'Reon Joseph | G |
| 15 | Seryee Lewis | F |
| 0 | Joey Madimba | G |
| 25 | Keeshawn Mason | F |
| 23 | Elijah Mitchell | G |
| 10 | Jannoy Thomas | G |
| 13 | Cory Wells | F |
| 12 | Lance Williams | G |
| 5 | Doug Young | G |
SEASON RECORD
18-17
Overall
11-4
Home
7-13
Away
9-6
Conference
78.9 PPG / 76.1 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | College of Biblical Studies Ambassadors | W 95-48 |
| Nov 6 | Dallas Crusaders | W 94-53 |
| Nov 9 | Wichita State Shockers | L 62-105 |
| Nov 13 | Oklahoma State Cowboys | L 67-94 |
| Nov 18 | Missouri Tigers | L 73-91 |
| Nov 22 | UT Martin Skyhawks | L 68-69 |
| Nov 23 | North Florida Ospreys | W 85-82 |
| Nov 30 | North Texas Mean Green | L 69-72 |
| Dec 6 | Champion Christian Tigers | W 124-62 |
| Dec 13 | South Dakota Coyotes | L 85-97 |
| Dec 20 | Paul Quinn Tigers | W 100-64 |
| Dec 23 | LSU Tigers | L 90-104 |
| Dec 30 | Texas A&M Aggies | L 82-111 |
| Jan 3 | Grambling Tigers | L 72-76 |
| Jan 6 | Southern Jaguars | W 89-85 |
| Jan 10 | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | W 70-69 |
| Jan 13 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | W 73-61 |
| Jan 17 | Jackson State Tigers | L 78-82 |
| Jan 19 | Alcorn State Braves | L 75-76 |
| Jan 24 | Alabama State Hornets | L 80-95 |
| Jan 27 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | -- |
| Jan 27 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 60-80 |
| Jan 31 | Texas Southern Tigers | W 85-78 |
| Feb 7 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | L 76-82 |
| Feb 10 | Florida A&M Rattlers | L 96-100 |
| Feb 14 | Southern Jaguars | L 82-87 |
| Feb 17 | Grambling Tigers | W 68-63 |
| Feb 20 | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | W 72-62 |
| Feb 21 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | L 82-84 |
| Feb 27 | Jackson State Tigers | W 85-76 |
| Feb 28 | Alcorn State Braves | W 72-51 |
| Mar 6 | Texas Southern Tigers | W 70-59 |
| Mar 10 | Alcorn State Braves | W 65-56 |
| Mar 11 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | W 71-67 |
| Mar 13 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | W 74-55 |
| Mar 14 | Southern Jaguars | W 72-66 |
ANALYTICS
+2.8
Pt Diff
W7
Streak
44.3%
SOS
#356
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.1164
97.0
Adj O
115.7
Adj D
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Texas Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Prairie View A&M Men's Basketball compete in?
- Prairie View A&M Panthers Men's Basketball competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conf. conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Prairie View A&M play men's basketball home games?
- Prairie View A&M Men's Basketball plays home games at William Nicks Building in Prairie View, TX.
- Who is the head coach of Prairie View A&M Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Prairie View A&M Panthers Men's Basketball is Byron Smith.
- When was Prairie View A&M Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Prairie View A&M Men's Basketball is not currently available.