TARLETON STATE TEXANS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Billy Gillispie has assembled a 19-player roster at Tarleton State that reflects the Western Athletic Conference's competitive depth, with the Texans holding a 13-13 overall record split between strong home performances and road struggles this season. Wisdom Gym has been a fortress—the Texans boast a 9-4 mark at home compared to just 4-9 away, a disparity that often indicates the importance of crowd advantage in Stephenville. With 75.3 points per game against opponents averaging 72.5, Tarleton maintains a slight scoring edge that hasn't fully translated to conference success in a 3-8 WAC slate.
Founded in 1899 and now enrolling 14,092 students, Tarleton State carries expectations befitting its history as a regional basketball institution. Gillispie's squad shows the defensive intensity needed to compete—holding foes under 73 points per game—but inconsistency on the road has proven costly, particularly in conference play where travel becomes a regular proposition. The home-court advantage remains genuine property for these Texans, suggesting that success hinges on defending their turf while the coaching staff addresses the away-game malaise that's defined an otherwise balanced winter campaign.
KEY FACTS
| School | Tarleton State University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Western Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Stephenville, Texas |
| Venue | Wisdom Gym |
| Head Coach | Eric Haut |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Malek Archie | G |
| 1 | AJ Dent Jr. | F |
| 3 | DJ Dormu | G |
| 13 | Kade Douglas | G |
| 2 | Freddy Hicks | G |
| 6 | Kaia Isaac | G |
| 22 | Jaden Jinks | F |
| 7 | Dior Johnson | G |
| 4 | Leroy Kelly IV | G |
| 14 | Roy Marom | G |
| 8 | Joseph Martinez | G |
| 55 | Cam McDowell | G |
| 0 | Jordan Mizell | G |
| 23 | Chris Mpaka | F |
| 24 | Ocypher Owens | F |
| 10 | Damion Porter Jr. | G |
| 97 | Andy Sigiscar | F |
| 30 | Cameron Thomas | G |
| 25 | Matyas Vrabel | F |
SEASON RECORD
14-18
Overall
10-6
Home
4-12
Away
4-12
Conference
74.5 PPG / 73.4 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
ANALYTICS
+1.1
Pt Diff
L5
Streak
51.1%
SOS
#314
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.2150
96.0
Adj O
107.5
Adj D
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Texas Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Tarleton State Men's Basketball compete in?
- Tarleton State Texans Men's Basketball competes in the Western Athletic Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Tarleton State play men's basketball home games?
- Tarleton State Men's Basketball plays home games at Wisdom Gym in Stephenville, TX.
- Who is the head coach of Tarleton State Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Tarleton State Texans Men's Basketball is Eric Haut.
- When was Tarleton State Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Tarleton State Men's Basketball is not currently available.