2011–12 Detroit Titans men's basketball team

The 2011–12 Detroit Titans men's basketball team represented the University of Detroit Mercy in the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Led by fourth year coach Ray McCallum, the Titans played their home games at Calihan Hall as members of the Horizon League. They finished the season 22–14 overall, 11–7 in Horizon League play, and finished in a three-way tied for third place.

2011–12 Detroit Titans men's basketball
NCAA tournament, Round of 64
ConferenceHorizon League
Record22–14 (11–7 Horizon)
Head coach
  • Ray McCallum (4th season)
Assistant coaches
Home arenaCalihan Hall
2011–12 Horizon League men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Valparaiso144 .7782211  .667
Cleveland State126 .6672211  .667
Detroit117 .6112214  .611
Milwaukee117 .6112013  .606
Butler117 .6112214  .611
Youngstown State108 .5561615  .516
Green Bay108 .5561515  .500
Wright State711 .3891319  .406
UIC315 .167822  .267
Loyola Chicago117 .056723  .233
2012 Horizon League Tournament winner
As of March 6, 2012
Rankings from AP Poll

Playing in the Horizon League tournament as the No. 3 seed, they defeated Loyola (IL), Youngstown State, and Cleveland State to advance to the championship game. In the championship, Ray McCallum Jr. led the Titans with 21 points, as Detroit defeated No. 1 seed Valparaiso 70–50.

As tournament champions, they received an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. The team was given a 15 seed in the Midwest Region, and were matched up with No. 2 seed Kansas in the second round. Despite 15 points from Doug Anderson, and 11 rebounds from Eli Holman, Kansas cruised to a 65–50 victory, ending the Titans season.

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