TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Corpus Christi's tropical locale along the Texas Gulf Coast hosts one of the Southland Conference's more competitive mid-major programs at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where the Islanders enroll 10,855 students across campus. Coach Jim Shaw's squad has navigated a split personality this season with a 14-13 overall record that masks a concerning 6-8 road mark contrasted against a sturdy 8-5 home performance at the Hilliard Center. Conference play tells a different story, however, as the Islanders have claimed a 7-3 record in Southland Conference competition, suggesting Shaw's 17-player roster has sharpened considerably in league matchups.
Offensively, the program averages 73.3 points per game while holding opponents to 68.3, a slight edge that reflects their competitive balance within a conference that demands efficient execution. The Islanders' home-court advantage at the Hilliard Center becomes critical as they navigate the backend of their schedule, particularly given their significant disparity between home and road success. Founded in 1947, this university program operates within an athletic environment that increasingly demands consistency both at home and in conference tournaments where their 7-3 Southland mark could position them favorably.
KEY FACTS
| School | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Southland Conference |
| Division | D1 |
| Location | Corpus Christi, Texas |
| Venue | Hilliard Center |
| Head Coach | Jim Shaw |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Jamal Ambrose | F |
| 7 | Kayden Crosby | F |
| 99 | Cenker Evran | F |
| 3 | Mason Gibson | G |
| 11 | Jaden Haire | F |
| 14 | Cedric Horton | G |
| 0 | D'Avian Houston | G |
| 10 | Daniel Michelini-Jackson | G |
| 20 | Michael Oaks | F |
| 13 | Trenton Pane | G |
| 4 | Kam Parker | G |
| 5 | Kobi Pearson | F |
| 1 | Nick Shogbonyo | G |
| 2 | Leo Torbor | G |
| 8 | Bryson Wheatfall | G |
| 6 | Sheldon Williams | F |
| 22 | Franck Yetna | F |
SEASON RECORD
18-15
Overall
11-5
Home
7-10
Away
10-3
Conference
72.5 PPG / 67.7 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Trinity (TX) Tigers | W 83-56 |
| Nov 7 | SMU Mustangs | L 58-69 |
| Nov 9 | Tarleton State Texans | L 77-85 |
| Nov 12 | Kansas Jayhawks | L 46-77 |
| Nov 16 | Oklahoma State Cowboys | L 69-85 |
| Nov 22 | Howard Payne Yellow Jackets | W 122-75 |
| Nov 28 | Xavier Musketeers | L 67-88 |
| Dec 7 | Lamar Cardinals | W 57-49 |
| Dec 13 | Dallas Christian Crusaders | W 108-55 |
| Dec 18 | Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks | L 60-69 |
| Dec 21 | Southwestern Adventist Knights | W 93-36 |
| Dec 30 | Nicholls Colonels | L 71-76 |
| Dec 31 | New Orleans Privateers | W 83-69 |
| Jan 3 | UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros | W 63-59 |
| Jan 6 | Houston Christian Huskies | W 81-65 |
| Jan 10 | Northwestern State Demons | L 78-79 |
| Jan 13 | East Texas A&M Lions | W 61-50 |
| Jan 17 | SE Louisiana Lions | W 68-56 |
| Jan 19 | McNeese Cowboys | L 53-69 |
| Jan 24 | Incarnate Word Cardinals | W 79-71 |
| Jan 27 | UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros | L 55-64 |
| Jan 31 | Houston Christian Huskies | W 73-71 |
| Feb 3 | Incarnate Word Cardinals | L 69-71 |
| Feb 7 | Nicholls Colonels | W 83-76 |
| Feb 10 | New Orleans Privateers | L 78-84 |
| Feb 14 | Lamar Cardinals | W 76-63 |
| Feb 17 | Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks | L 68-78 |
| Feb 22 | McNeese Cowboys | L 54-70 |
| Feb 24 | SE Louisiana Lions | W 73-68 |
| Feb 28 | Northwestern State Demons | W 71-59 |
| Mar 3 | East Texas A&M Lions | W 84-71 |
| Mar 9 | New Orleans Privateers | W 74-61 |
| Mar 10 | Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks | L 58-60 |
ANALYTICS
+4.8
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
49.0%
SOS
#166
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.4819
105.6
Adj O
106.3
Adj D
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Texas Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Men's Basketball compete in?
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islanders Men's Basketball competes in the Southland Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
- Where does Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi play men's basketball home games?
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Men's Basketball plays home games at Hilliard Center in Corpus Christi, TX.
- Who is the head coach of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islanders Men's Basketball is Jim Shaw.
- When was Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Men's Basketball is not currently available.