TEXAS STATE TEXAS STATE MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Located in San Marcos just 30 miles south of Austin, Texas State basketball operates from Strahan Arena at the University Events Center on a campus that has grown to 44,630 students since its 1899 founding. Head coach Terrence Johnson commands a 15-player roster that has built a 17-11 overall record highlighted by dominance at home, where the Bobcats posted a 15-2 mark while struggling significantly on the road at 2-9. Within Sun Belt Conference play, Texas State sits at 5-5, averaging 74.4 points per game while holding opponents to 70.9 in a largely competitive league landscape.
Johnson's team epitomizes the home-court advantage phenomenon, with that 13-game swing between home and away performances suggesting freshman or young-team adjustment to travel rigors in college basketball. The Bobcats' scoring output of 74.4 PPG paired with defensive restraint around 70.9 allowed indicates a program built on solid fundamentals rather than offensive explosiveness. With conference play still developing, Texas State's path through the remaining Sun Belt schedule will determine postseason positioning from a program seeking consistency beyond its advantageous San Marcos setting.
KEY FACTS
| School | Texas State University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Sun Belt Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Texas State, Texas |
| Venue | Strahan Arena at the University Events Center |
| Head Coach | Terrence Johnson |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Isaiah Barganier | F |
| 15 | Djahi Binet | F |
| 5 | Jalen Bolden | G |
| 9 | Dalyn Brandon | G |
| 13 | Dylan Brumfield | G |
| 2 | Brewer Carruth | G |
| 6 | Robert Cowherd | G |
| 9 | Kyndall Davis | G |
| 7 | Fallou Diagne | C |
| 4 | Mark Drone | G |
| 2 | Franck Emmou | G |
| 21 | IJ Ezuma | F |
| 3 | Robert Fields | C |
| 11 | Kaden Gumbs | G |
| 0 | DJ Hall | F |
| 0 | Israel Hart | G |
| 22 | Tegra Izay | C |
| 24 | Tay Knox | C |
| 14 | Blake Lander | G |
| 10 | Jaelyn Lee | G |
| 1 | Curt Lewis | G |
| 5 | Jett Montgomery | G |
| 12 | Felipe Patino | G |
| 11 | EJ Paymon | F |
| 7 | Dimp Pernell | G |
| 1 | Ky Pernell | G |
| 6 | Cameron Simpson | G |
| 10 | Isaac Taveras | G |
| 21 | Deke Thompson | G |
| 3 | Chiante' Tramble | G |
| 8 | Chandler Watts | G |
| 4 | Tylik Weeks | F |
| 22 | Makai Willis | C |
SEASON RECORD
19-13
Overall
16-3
Home
3-10
Away
6-5
Conference
73.9 PPG / 71.0 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Bowling Green Falcons | L 48-83 |
| Nov 6 | Texas A&M-San Antonio Jaguars | W 114-55 |
| Nov 8 | Tulane Green Wave | L 71-79 |
| Nov 13 | UTSA Roadrunners | W 80-69 |
| Nov 15 | Texas Southern Tigers | W 77-67 |
| Nov 19 | Abilene Christian Wildcats | W 63-49 |
| Nov 22 | Little Rock Trojans | W 65-56 |
| Nov 25 | Texas Lutheran Bulldogs | W 93-41 |
| Nov 28 | Seattle U Redhawks | L 52-66 |
| Nov 29 | Lehigh Mountain Hawks | L 74-78 |
| Dec 4 | Rice Owls | L 72-77 |
| Dec 11 | Southern Jaguars | W 86-83 |
| Dec 18 | Arkansas State Red Wolves | L 70-89 |
| Dec 20 | South Alabama Jaguars | W 67-65 |
| Dec 31 | Troy Trojans | L 80-100 |
| Jan 3 | UL Monroe Warhawks | W 84-79 |
| Jan 9 | Southern Miss Golden Eagles | L 70-80 |
| Jan 10 | Arkansas State Red Wolves | L 82-83 |
| Jan 15 | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | W 59-54 |
| Jan 17 | Southern Miss Golden Eagles | W 74-67 |
| Jan 23 | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | L 70-72 |
| Jan 24 | James Madison Dukes | L 57-82 |
| Jan 29 | Marshall Thundering Herd | W 72-68 |
| Jan 31 | Old Dominion Monarchs | W 81-64 |
| Feb 5 | Georgia Southern Eagles | W 77-71 |
| Feb 7 | Western Michigan Broncos | W 77-61 |
| Feb 12 | Troy Trojans | W 74-62 |
| Feb 14 | UL Monroe Warhawks | W 95-84 |
| Feb 20 | South Alabama Jaguars | W 90-82 |
| Feb 21 | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | L 54-67 |
| Feb 28 | App State Mountaineers | W 60-57 |
| Mar 6 | Southern Miss Golden Eagles | L 77-81 |
ANALYTICS
+2.9
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
49.5%
SOS
#151
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.5034
103.9
Adj O
103.7
Adj D
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Texas Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Texas State Men's Basketball compete in?
- Texas State Texas State Men's Basketball competes in the Sun Belt Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Texas State play men's basketball home games?
- Texas State Men's Basketball plays home games at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center in Texas State, TX.
- Who is the head coach of Texas State Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Texas State Texas State Men's Basketball is Terrence Johnson.
- When was Texas State Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Texas State Men's Basketball is not currently available.