Incarnate Word Cardinals men's basketball

Incarnate Word Cardinals men's basketball
2024–25 Incarnate Word Cardinals men's basketball team
UniversityUniversity of the Incarnate Word
All-time record551–371 (.598)
Head coachShane Heirman (2nd season)
ConferenceSouthland
LocationSan Antonio, Texas
ArenaMcDermott Convocation Center
(capacity: 2,000)
NicknameCardinals
ColorsRed, white, and black
     
NCAA tournament round of 32
2002*
NCAA tournament appearances
2002,* 2009,* 2010*
NAIA tournament appearances
1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999
Conference tournament champions
Heartland: 2009, 2010
Heart of Texas: 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999
Conference regular-season champions
Heartland: 2002, 2009, 2010
Heart of Texas: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999

* at Division II level

The Incarnate Word Cardinals men's basketball team represents the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, United States. They are currently led by second-year head coach Shane Heirman. The Cardinals have never appeared in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.

Beginning in 2013, the Cardinals made the jump to NCAA Division I and joined the Southland Conference. As part of their transition from Division II to Division I, they were not eligible for postseason play until 2018. They play their home games at the McDermott Convocation Center.