North Alabama appeared in the NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament fourteen times.
The foundation for UNA's success in basketball, and its entire athletic program, was put in place by Eddie Flowers.
After coming to UNA (then Florence State Teachers College) in 1929, Flowers began the school's athletic program in 1932 and coached the first basketball team that season.
Ed Billingham was hired as the school's second men's basketball coach in 1948 and he directed the Lions for the next 24 years, winning 249 games.
Jones led UNA to Gulf South Conference championships in 1977, 1981 and 1984 and GSC Tournament titles in 1981, 1984 and 1988.
In 14 his seasons, Jones led his UNA squads to a combined 165-37 home record at Flowers Hall for an 81.7 winning percentage.
The Lions added back-to-back NCAA trips in 12-13 and 13-14, including a GSC title in 2014 with a 79-73 victory over Christian Brothers in the championship game.
North Alabama began its transition to NCAA Division I status in 2018 and joined the ASUN Conference.
After hiring Tony Pujol to lead the program, The Lions posted a 10-22 record during its first Division I season, earning a No.
6 seed in the ASUN Tournament with a 7-9 league record after being picked to finish last in the preseason coaches’ poll.
After his arrival at what was then known as Florence State Teachers College in 1929, Flowers initiated the school's athletic program in 1932 and coached the first basketball team that season.
Flowers Hall, the university's basketball facility, is named after the long-serving coach and athletic administrator.
Under Jones’ leadership, the Lions secured three Gulf South Conference championships in 1977, 1981, and 1984 and three GSC Tournament Titles in 1981, 1984 and 1988.
During Jones’ 14-season UNA basketball coaching career, his teams amassed a 165–37 home record at Flowers Hall for an 81.7 winning percentage.
Pujol led North Alabama as the school began its transition to NCAA Division I basketball in the 2018-19 season as a member of the ASUN Conference.
6 seed in the ASUN Tournament with a 7-9 league record after being picked to finish last in the preseason coaches’ poll.