TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Johnny Jones directs a 17-player roster competing in the Southwestern Athletic Conference from H&PE Arena in Houston, where Texas Southern has built its program since the university's founding in 1927. The Tigers' current season reflects a sharp home-road split, posting a 7-4 record at home while struggling to just 2-11 in away contests, producing an overall 9-15 mark with a 5-3 conference record. Texas Southern's offense averages 74.6 points per game while surrendering 79.3 to opponents, indicating a defensive unit that has struggled to contain conference competition.
Operating within the 7,366-student enrollment at Texas Southern, Jones navigates the challenges of mid-major basketball where consistency across venues remains elusive. The Tigers' +2.5 scoring margin at H&PE Arena contrasts sharply with their -5.1 differential in road games, suggesting home-court advantage plays a significant role in their competitive window. With five conference victories already secured and nearly half the season complete, Texas Southern's path to tournament contention depends on reversing the away-game struggles that have defined the 2024-25 campaign.
KEY FACTS
| School | Texas Southern University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Houston, Texas |
| Venue | H&PE Arena |
| Head Coach | Johnny Jones |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Josh Akpovwa | F |
| 8 | Alex Anderson | G |
| 8 | Anthony Andrews | F |
| 4 | Josh Farmer | F |
| 32 | Kehlin Farooq | G |
| 34 | Jordan Gorecki | C |
| 14 | Kolby Granger | G |
| 24 | Jordan Hamilton | G |
| 7 | Zaire Hayes | G |
| 2 | Troy Hupstead | F |
| 3 | Oumar Koureissi | F |
| 12 | Zytarious Mortle | G |
| 9 | Ahmed Nedal Abdelrahman | G |
| 11 | Cameron Patterson | G |
| 23 | Duane Posey | G |
| 6 | Bryce Roberts | G |
| 5 | Jaylen Wysinger | G |
SEASON RECORD
12-18
Overall
9-6
Home
3-12
Away
7-6
Conference
75.0 PPG / 78.0 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Gonzaga Bulldogs | L 43-98 |
| Nov 7 | Texas A&M Aggies | L 70-104 |
| Nov 13 | Samford Bulldogs | L 90-93 |
| Nov 15 | Texas State Bobcats | L 67-77 |
| Nov 21 | Vanderbilt Commodores | L 74-109 |
| Nov 27 | College of Biblical Studies Ambassadors | W 102-44 |
| Dec 6 | Sam Houston Bearkats | L 70-82 |
| Dec 14 | Minnesota Golden Gophers | L 53-89 |
| Dec 18 | NC State Wolfpack | L 72-108 |
| Dec 22 | Abilene Christian Wildcats | L 68-75 |
| Dec 31 | Huston-Tillotson Rams | W 80-56 |
| Jan 3 | Southern Jaguars | L 73-84 |
| Jan 6 | Grambling Tigers | L 67-84 |
| Jan 10 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | L 66-74 |
| Jan 13 | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | W 84-51 |
| Jan 17 | Alcorn State Braves | W 72-71 |
| Jan 20 | Jackson State Tigers | L 89-94 |
| Jan 24 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | W 89-74 |
| Jan 27 | Alabama State Hornets | W 96-64 |
| Jan 31 | Prairie View A&M Panthers | L 78-85 |
| Feb 7 | Florida A&M Rattlers | W 62-57 |
| Feb 10 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | L 69-79 |
| Feb 14 | Grambling Tigers | W 82-79 |
| Feb 17 | Southern Jaguars | W 74-73 |
| Feb 20 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | W 83-64 |
| Feb 22 | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | L 71-72 |
| Feb 27 | Alcorn State Braves | W 92-87 |
| Feb 28 | Jackson State Tigers | W 82-57 |
| Mar 6 | Prairie View A&M Panthers | L 59-70 |
| Mar 12 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 74-85 |
ANALYTICS
-2.9
Pt Diff
L2
Streak
48.9%
SOS
#247
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.3205
100.7
Adj O
107.5
Adj D
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- Prairie View A&M Panthers
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Texas Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Texas Southern Men's Basketball compete in?
- Texas Southern Tigers Men's Basketball competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conf. conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Texas Southern play men's basketball home games?
- Texas Southern Men's Basketball plays home games at H&PE Arena in Houston, TX.
- Who is the head coach of Texas Southern Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Texas Southern Tigers Men's Basketball is Johnny Jones.
- When was Texas Southern Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Texas Southern Men's Basketball is not currently available.