Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball program, nicknamed the Dunkin' Dogs, represents intercollegiate men's basketball at Louisiana Tech University. The program competes in Conference USA in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and plays home games at the Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston, Louisiana. Talvin Hester is in his first season as the Bulldogs' head coach. History. Postseason. NCAA Division I Tournament results. The Bulldogs have appeared in the NCAA Division I Tournament five times. Their combined record is 4–5. NCAA Division II Tournament results. The Bulldogs have appeared in the NCAA Division  II Tournament two times. Their combined record is 2–2. NIT results. Louisiana Tech has appeared in ten National Invitation Tournaments. Their combined record is 15–10. Vegas 16 results. The Bulldogs have appeared in one Vegas 16. Their record is 0–1. CIT results. Louisiana Tech has appeared in one CollegeInsider.com Tournament. Their combined record is 1–1. NAIA tournament results. The Bulldogs have appeared in the NAIA Tournament four times. Their combined record is 1–4. Home venues. Memorial Gymnasium (1952–1982). In 1952, Memorial Gymnasium was constructed on the Louisiana Tech University campus in Ruston to serve as the home of the Louisiana  Tech Bulldogs basketball team. Today Memorial Gym serves as a practice facility for the basketball team. Thomas Assembly Center (1982–present). The Thomas Assembly Center is an 8,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Ruston, Louisiana. The arena, named for its benefactor and businessman Samuel M. Thomas, is home to the Division I NCAA Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs men's basketball team. Traditions. Dunkin' Dogs. The Dunkin' Dogs nickname emerged during the 1982–83 season led by Karl Malone and Willie Simmons making highlight reel dunks. The tradition has continued through time as the current Dunkin' Dogs led by Raheem Appleby, Michale  Kyser, and Alex Hamilton have made several dunks featured nationally on ESPN's SportsCenter Top Plays and Fox Sports Live's The 1. Players. Conference Player of the Year. Conference Freshman of the Year NBA draftees. The Bulldogs have had 14 players selected in the NBA draft, including 4 first round picks. Twice the Bulldogs have had multiple players taken in the same draft year (1985 and 1992). Other Bulldogs in the NBA Other Bulldogs overseas