Tennessee State's basketball reacts to hearing name on Selection Show Tennessee State's basketball players, surrounded by fans at Gentry Center, cheered after hearing they will face Iowa State in the NCAA Tournament. Tennessee State lost to Iowa State 108-74 in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.This was the team's first NCAA Tournament appearance in 32 years.Smith confirmed his plans to return as the coach for the 2026-27 season. Even after Tennessee State basketball suffered one of the most lopsided losses in the 2026 Men's NCAA Tournament, TSU coach Nolan Smith said he was pleased with the way his first year concluded. No. 15 seed TSU trailed by 29 points in the first half and...
