The Chicago State Cougars men's basketball team represents Chicago State University in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The team currently competes in the Western Athletic Conference and is coached by Lance Irvin, entering his first season. The Cougars play their home games at the Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center. The 2012–13 Cougars won the Great West Conference Tournament championship to earn an automatic bid to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament.