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The Best Horizon League Basketball Teams

Ranker NCAA Basketball
Updated November 1, 2024 10 items
Voting Rules
Vote up the Horizon League schools with the historically best basketball team.

The best Horizon League basketball teams have delivered many memorable moments for their fan bases, though without much in the way of NCAA Tournament success or excitement. That hasn't held back a number of future NBA talents from playing their collegiate ball in a Horizon League program. 

Former NBA stars Manute Bol and Spencer Haywood come from Horizon League schools, while current NBA players include San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes and Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill.

When you look at all the Horizon League basketball teams, which stands out to you as the best? Have your say below, and check back to see what others are saying. 

  • Cleveland State Vikings
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    Cleveland State Vikings

    All-time record: 682-697
    Conferences titles: 4
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: Manute Bol, Norris Cole, Bryn Forbes

    • Location: Cleveland, Ohio
    16 votes
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  • Oakland Golden Grizzlies
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    Oakland Golden Grizzlies

    All-time record: 354-293
    Conferences titles: 4
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: Kay Felder

    • Location: Rochester, Michigan
    16 votes
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  • Milwaukee Panthers
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    Milwaukee Panthers

    All-time record: 522-542
    Conferences titles: 4
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: N/A

    • Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    12 votes
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  • Wright State Raiders
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    Wright State Raiders

    All-time record: 530-441
    Conferences titles: 2
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: Vitaly Potapenko

    • Location: Fairborn, Ohio
    12 votes
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  • Green Bay Phoenix
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    Green Bay Phoenix

    All-time record: 639-519
    Conferences titles: 4
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: Alfonzo McKinnie

    • Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
    14 votes
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  • Detroit Mercy Titans
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    Detroit Mercy Titans

    All-time record: 1416-1233
    Conferences titles: 2
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: Dave DeBusschere, Spencer Haywood

    • Location: Detroit, Michigan
    13 votes
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