The team participated in NCAA Division I beginning with the 1990–91 season.

At the end of the 1997–98 academic year, the university's administration disbanded the athletic department.

[2] Leading players of this era included high-scoring guard Reggie Smith (1992–94), imposing center Monte O'Quinn (1992–96).

Another guard, Andrell Hoard (1995–97), won the 1997 ESPN National Slam Dunk Championship.

[3] Guard Victor Snipes (1991–93) led NCAA Division I in steals per game as sophomore in 1991–92.