East Texas A&M's basketball program (formerly Texas A&M-Commerce) dates to 1917 at the university in Commerce, Texas. The Lions were a Division II power for decades before transitioning to Division I. The program won multiple Lone Star Conference championships at the D-II level.
The Lions nickname has been associated with the university for decades, representing the pride and strength of the East Texas institution.
The successful transition to Division I, marking a new chapter for a program with a long and proud history at lower divisions.
The university's most famous alumnus may be Sam Rayburn, the longest-serving Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, who attended the school when it was East Texas State.
The East Texas A&M Lions compete in the Southland and hold an all-time record of 42–87 (.326 winning percentage) across 4 recorded seasons dating back to 2022-23.
| Season | Record | Conference | Coach | AP peak |
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| 2025-26 | 11-21 | 6-16 (Southland) | Jaret von Rosenberg | |
| 2024-25 | 5-26 | 3-17 (Southland) | Jaret von Rosenberg | |
| 2023-24 | 13-20 | 6-12 (Southland) | Jaret von Rosenberg | |
| 2022-23 | 13-20 | 9-9 (Southland) | Jaret von Rosenberg |
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Top 100 by all-time D1 wins. Verified against the NCAA record book — and tiered so you can argue properly.
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