The McNeese Cowboys basketball team represents McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Southland Conference. They are led by head coach Will Wade and play their home games at The Legacy Center. Currently members of the NCAA Division I, they were national champions of the NAIA in 1956. Since joining Division I in 1972-73, the Cowboys have appeared three times in the NCAA Tournament, most recently in 2024.

Postseason appearances

NCAA Division I Tournament

The Cowboys have appeared in three NCAA Division I Tournaments. Their combined record is 0–3.

NCAA Division II Tournament

The Cowboys have appeared in one NCAA Division II Tournament. Their record is 0–2.

NAIA Tournament

The Cowboys have appeared in one NAIA Tournament. Their record is 5–0. They were national champions in 1956, their only appearance in the tournament.

NIT

The Cowboys have appeared in three National Invitation Tournaments (NIT). Their combined record is 1–3.

CIT

The Cowboys have appeared in one CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT). Their record is 0–1.

Players

Retired numbers

Cowboys in the NBA

Six former Cowboys have appeared in the National Basketball Association.