The Binghamton University men's basketball program transitioned from its successful NCAA Division II era into Division I status at the start of the twenty-first century, joining the America East Conference. The program's pinnacle moment occurred in 2009 when they won both the regular-season and conference tournament titles to reach the NCAA tournament. Following that golden era, the program endured several rebuilding cycles and coaching changes, striving to re-establish a consistent winning culture and return to the top tier of conference contention.