TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE MEN'S BASKETBALL

American ConferenceD1-FBSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Eric Konkol's 20-6 Tulsa squad projects an aura of defensive prowess through its 73-point opponent average—a number that undercuts most American Athletic Conference competitors and reflects a coaching philosophy built on halfcourt discipline. Playing in the 3,600-capacity Reynolds Center, the Golden Hurricane constructed an 11-2 home fortress while maintaining a respectable 9-4 road record, demonstrating balance across the season's dual-season demands. With 85.6 points per game generated by a 15-person roster, Konkol has maintained tight rotation discipline despite the team's 7-5 conference ledger within the AAC.

Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Golden Hurricane basketball program operates within a 131-year-old university serving 3,769 students, making it one of the AAC's smaller enrollment institutions. Konkol's coaching tenure has prioritized defensive structure—a 12.6-point average margin of victory indicates the program's ability to control games through its halfcourt suffocation rather than offensive explosiveness. The Golden Hurricane's fourth-quarter performances have been particularly decisive, suggesting maturity in close-game execution and in-game coaching adjustments that align with Konkol's established principles of controlled basketball.

KEY FACTS

SchoolThe University of Tulsa
SportMen's Basketball
ConferenceAmerican Athletic Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationTulsa, Oklahoma
VenueReynolds Center
Head CoachEric Konkol

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
14Miles BarnstableG
9Tyler BehrendF
33Carter BentonG
7Cal ConroyG
6Romad DeanF
11Terrance Ford Jr.G
23David GreenF
2Jaylen LawalG
15KJ Martin Jr.F
45Doryan OnwuchekwaC
0Ade PopoolaG
4Myles RigsbyG
10Tylen RileyG
8Leon SifferlinG
35Ian SmikleF

SEASON RECORD

26-7

Overall

15-2

Home

11-5

Away

12-6

Conference

85.6 PPG / 73.0 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Oklahoma Christian OKLAHOMA CHRISTIANW 100-57
Nov 7Rhode Island RamsW 82-65
Nov 13Oral Roberts Golden EaglesW 88-87
Nov 18Kansas State WildcatsL 83-84
Nov 22Austin Peay GovernorsW 84-75
Nov 25San José State SpartansW 81-51
Nov 26Northern Iowa PanthersW 63-60
Dec 3Manhattan Christian ThunderW 111-60
Dec 6Missouri State BearsW 98-74
Dec 11Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsW 117-84
Dec 13New Mexico State AggiesW 83-70
Dec 20Western Kentucky HilltoppersW 82-81
Dec 22Denver PioneersW 90-85
Dec 31Rice OwlsW 97-48
Jan 4North Texas Mean GreenL 67-72
Jan 10South Florida BullsL 78-93
Jan 15Charlotte 49ersW 86-74
Jan 18UAB BlazersW 99-77
Jan 22Memphis TigersW 83-66
Jan 24Rice OwlsW 87-81
Jan 29North Texas Mean GreenW 82-66
Feb 1Wichita State ShockersW 93-83
Feb 5Florida Atlantic OwlsW 78-76
Feb 8South Florida BullsL 74-80
Feb 12UAB BlazersL 63-68
Feb 15Wichita State ShockersL 77-81
Feb 19Charlotte 49ersW 79-74
Feb 22UTSA RoadrunnersW 100-74
Feb 26Tulane Green WaveW 90-56
Mar 6East Carolina PiratesW 93-66
Mar 8Temple OwlsW 78-76
Mar 13North Texas Mean GreenW 90-84
Mar 14Wichita State ShockersL 68-81

ANALYTICS

+12.6

Pt Diff

L1

Streak

49.5%

SOS

#185

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.4539

#180

104.8

Adj O

#194

106.5

Adj D

Last 5: 4-1Last 10: 6-4Best W Streak: 10Worst L Streak: 3
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Tulsa Men's Basketball compete in?
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Men's Basketball competes in the American Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Tulsa play men's basketball home games?
Tulsa Men's Basketball plays home games at Reynolds Center in Tulsa, OK.
Who is the head coach of Tulsa Men's Basketball?
The head coach of Tulsa Golden Hurricane Men's Basketball is Eric Konkol.
When was Tulsa Men's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Tulsa Men's Basketball is not currently available.