Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils basketball

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils basketball team represents Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Mississippi, in NCAA Division I competition. The school's team competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference and plays home games in the Harrison HPER Complex.

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils basketball
2024–25 Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils basketball team
University	Mississippi Valley State University
Head coach	George Ivory (3rd season)
Conference	SWAC
Location	Itta Bena, Mississippi
Arena	Harrison HPER Complex (capacity: 5,000)
Nickname	Delta Devils
Colors	Forest green and white[1]
Uniforms
Home Away
NCAA tournament appearances
1986, 1992, 1996, 2008, 2012
Conference tournament champions
1986, 1992, 1996, 2008, 2012
Conference regular-season champions
1992, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2007, 2012

The Delta Devils are currently coached by George Ivory.

Postseason results

NCAA tournament results

Nate Kilbert (left) and Joe McKinley defend against Duke's David Henderson in the 1986 NCAA tournament.

The Delta Devils have appeared in five NCAA tournaments. Their combined record is 0–5.

Year	Seed	Round	Opponent	Result
1986	16	First Round	(1) Duke	L 78–85
1992	16	First Round	(1) Ohio State	L 56–83
1996	15	First Round	(2) Georgetown	L 56–93
2008	16	First Round	(1) UCLA	L 29–70
2012	16	First Four	(16) Western Kentucky	L 58–59

NIT results

The Delta Devils have appeared in one National Invitation Tournament (NIT). Their record is 0–1.

Year	Round	Opponent	Result
2007	First Round	Mississippi State	L 63–82

Delta Devils in the NBA

• Alphonso Ford