The Winthrop Eagles are a basketball team that represents Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina competes in the Big South Conference. The Eagles are currently coached by Randy Peele and play their home games in the 6,100 seat Winthrop Coliseum. Winthrop has appeared in nine NCAA Tournaments and has won 17 conference championships (season and tournament). The Eagles have played 33 seasons of basketball since their inaugural 1978-79 campaign.