AMERICAN EAGLES MEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Duane Simpkins has built American's basketball program around defensive intensity and balanced scoring in his tenure leading the Eagles. Playing in the Patriot League, American has posted a 14-13 overall record with a significant home-court advantage at Bender Arena, where the team has won 11 of 14 games while struggling on the road at just 3-9. The Eagles score 75.0 points per game while holding opponents to 72.0, demonstrating a commitment to half-court basketball despite their 3-6 conference record.

Located in Washington, DC with an enrollment of 13,019 students, American University has fielded a 19-player roster that competes in one of the Northeast's most competitive mid-major conferences. Founded in 1893, the institution's basketball program reflects the competitive standards of the nation's capital region. Though the Eagles face challenges in road environments and Patriot League play, their ability to dominate at Bender Arena—winning 78.6% of home games—provides a foundation Simpkins can build upon for conference tournament positioning.

KEY FACTS

SchoolAmerican University
SportMen's Basketball
ConferencePatriot League
DivisionD1
LocationWashington, District of Columbia
VenueBender Arena
Head CoachDuane Simpkins

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
8Jack AndersonG
16Luke BrownF
9Matthew CaseyG
14Gibraltar ColemanF
2Madden CollinsG
35Chris EaganF
3Dean HogansG
32Julen IturbeF
23Greg JonesF
21Noah JonesF
33Matt MayockF
13Carson McDonaldF
25Eric MichaelsF
7Wyatt NausadisG
22Shane O'ReillyG
1Kamran PrinceG
10Adrian SamuelsG
4Kade SebastianG
12Geoff SprouseG

SEASON RECORD

16-16

Overall

11-6

Home

5-10

Away

5-7

Conference

74.6 PPG / 71.3 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Wake Forest Demon DeaconsL 74-88
Nov 9Pennsylvania QuakersW 84-78
Nov 13George Washington RevolutionariesL 67-107
Nov 15Central Penn KnightsW 115-50
Nov 18Rutgers Scarlet KnightsL 71-80
Nov 25Marywood PacersW 113-53
Nov 28Maine Black BearsW 74-61
Nov 29Siena SaintsL 55-59
Nov 30Longwood LancersW 92-66
Dec 4Drexel DragonsW 75-73
Dec 6Maryland Eastern Shore HawksW 78-60
Dec 19VCU RamsL 83-105
Dec 22Virginia CavaliersL 51-95
Dec 31Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsW 84-69
Jan 3Boston University TerriersW 64-62
Jan 8Colgate RaidersL 62-64
Jan 10Holy Cross CrusadersL 73-84
Jan 13Navy MidshipmenW 65-51
Jan 18Army Black KnightsW 78-67
Jan 22Colgate RaidersW 70-66
Jan 24Holy Cross CrusadersW 76-67
Jan 29Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsL 68-77
Jan 31Lafayette LeopardsL 65-67
Feb 5Bucknell BisonL 59-60
Feb 7Navy MidshipmenL 73-82
Feb 12Lehigh Mountain HawksL 82-90
Feb 14Army Black KnightsW 75-63
Feb 19Bucknell BisonW 75-57
Feb 22Lafayette LeopardsW 75-61
Feb 26Lehigh Mountain HawksL 73-78
Feb 28Boston University TerriersL 65-68
Mar 6Boston University TerriersL 73-75

ANALYTICS

+3.3

Pt Diff

L3

Streak

47.9%

SOS

#230

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.3659

#171

105.4

Adj O

#302

110.6

Adj D

Last 5: 2-3Last 10: 3-7Best W Streak: 4Worst L Streak: 5
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does American Men's Basketball compete in?
American Eagles Men's Basketball competes in the Patriot League conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does American play men's basketball home games?
American Men's Basketball plays home games at Bender Arena in Washington, DC.
Who is the head coach of American Men's Basketball?
The head coach of American Eagles Men's Basketball is Duane Simpkins.
When was American Men's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for American Men's Basketball is not currently available.