Tarleton State's basketball program dates to 1917, and the Stephenville, Texas school joined Division I in 2020. The Texans compete in the WAC and are one of the newest D-I programs in the country.
The Texans name celebrates the proud Texan identity, representing the university's deep roots in the Lone Star State since its founding in 1899.
Making the transition to Division I in 2020 as a member of the WAC, opening a new era for the Stephenville-based university.
Tarleton State is a member of the Texas A&M University System and is located in Stephenville, the "Cowboy Capital of the World," home to some of the biggest rodeos in the state.
The Tarleton State Texans compete in the WAC and hold an all-time record of 92–92 (.500 winning percentage) across 6 recorded seasons dating back to 2020-21.
| Season | Record | Conference | Coach | AP peak |
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| 2025-26 | 14-18 | 5-13 (WAC) | Billy Gillispie | |
| 2024-25 | 12-20 | 7-9 (WAC) | Billy Gillispie | |
| 2023-24 | 25-10 | 16-4 (WAC) | Billy Gillispie | |
| 2022-23 | 17-17 | 8-9 (WAC) | Billy Gillispie | |
| 2021-22 | 14-17 | 9-9 (WAC) | Billy Gillispie | |
| 2020-21 | 10-10 | 5-7 (WAC) | Billy Gillispie |
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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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