The Charlotte 49ers play at Halton Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, competing in the American Athletic Conference. The 49ers play in the largest city in the Carolinas and benefit from Charlotte's growth as a major metropolitan area. Charlotte's green and white colors and Queen City identity create a strong local following.
Charlotte reached the 1977 Final Four under Lee Rose, the program's greatest achievement. The 49ers have made seven NCAA Tournament appearances. Cedric Maxwell and DeAndre Bembry are among the program's notable alumni. Charlotte has competed in multiple conferences before joining the American Athletic Conference.
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