Bellarmine University has an extraordinary history of postseason success, though its exact tournament milestone took a unique path. During its successful NCAA Division II era, the Knights made numerous tournament appearances, culminating in an unforgettable national championship in 2011. After making the bold leap to NCAA Division I, the men's basketball team famously won the ASUN Conference tournament championship during its transition period, though NCAA reclassification rules barred them from participating in the national March Madness tournament that specific year. Having successfully completed its mandatory four-year reclassification period, the program is now a fully eligible Division I member.