Previously, the school's program participated in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC), at the NCAA Division II level.

[3] [4] Dixie went to the Final Four in 2001 behind the play of future NBA player Marcus Banks.

Dixie State enjoyed its best run in Division II when led by Tom Whitehead, a two-time first All-Pace West selection.

Whitehead, teamed with players like Jeremiah Barnes, Zach Robbins, and Andy Palmer, led Dixie to a share of the 2010 Pac-West title and their first tournament berth.

Barnes scored 22 points to lift to Dixie their first-ever tournament win over Chaminade.