Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball

1997 - Sweet Sixteen Stunners: Mocs’ 1997 NCAA Run

The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team represents the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in NCAA Division I men’s competition. The Mocs have appeared in 12 NCAA tournaments, most recently in 2022. The Mocs won the 1977 NCAA Men’s Division II basketball tournament, while completing their transition from Division II to Division I. During the 1997 tournament they progressed to the Sweet Sixteen by defeating both Georgia and Illinois. They eventually lost to Providence. The Mocs have appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament five times. Their combined record is 11–5 and they were National Champions in 1977. The team also has appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) four times.