BRADLEY BRAVES MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Nestled in Peoria, Illinois, Bradley University has built a competitive mid-major program within the Missouri Valley Conference, where the 15-player roster operates under coach Brian Wardle's direction. The Braves enter the season with an 18-9 overall record, demonstrating particular strength at Carver Arena where they've posted a 14-3 home mark that reflects the advantages of playing in their familiar venue. Offensively, Bradley averages 77.1 points per game while holding opponents to 72.4, a differential that underscores disciplined execution on both ends of the floor.
Conference play reveals Bradley's competitive positioning within the MVC, with a 9-4 conference record that places them among the league's contenders. However, road struggles present a significant concern—the team's 4-6 away record indicates vulnerability when traveling, a pattern that could impact tournament seeding and performance down the stretch. Founded in 1897 and now serving 5,217 students, Bradley's program reflects the mid-sized private university's commitment to athletics, balancing competitive ambitions with institutional identity in a conference that demands consistency.
KEY FACTS
| School | Bradley University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Division | D1 |
| Location | Peoria, Illinois |
| Venue | Carver Arena |
| Head Coach | Brian Wardle |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Demarion Burch | G |
| 17 | Gustavo Guimares | C |
| 3 | Alex Huibregtse | G |
| 22 | Jaquan Johnson | G |
| 14 | Ahmet Jonovic | C |
| 1 | Dietrich Richardson | G |
| 23 | Gus Rugaard | G |
| 9 | Jackson Seastrunk | G |
| 21 | AJ Smith | F |
| 4 | Corey Thomas | F |
| 13 | Handy Toussaint III | F |
| 10 | Timoty van der Knaap | G |
| 7 | Montana Wheeler | G |
| 12 | Kai Yu | C |
| 5 | Matthew Zobrist | G |
SEASON RECORD
21-12
Overall
17-4
Home
4-8
Away
12-6
Conference
77.6 PPG / 73.4 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | St. Bonaventure Bonnies | L 63-69 |
| Nov 9 | Central Michigan Chippewas | W 85-54 |
| Nov 13 | UT Martin Skyhawks | L 67-78 |
| Nov 16 | San Francisco Dons | L 64-75 |
| Nov 20 | UMass Lowell River Hawks | W 87-77 |
| Nov 25 | Princeton Tigers | W 88-64 |
| Nov 25 | UC San Diego Tritons | L 77-87 |
| Nov 26 | Liberty Flames | W 74-64 |
| Dec 3 | Washington State Cougars | W 64-60 |
| Dec 7 | Northern Illinois Huskies | W 84-55 |
| Dec 14 | North Central College Cardinals | W 86-53 |
| Dec 19 | Indiana State Sycamores | W 108-99 |
| Dec 21 | Southern Illinois Salukis | W 73-69 |
| Dec 30 | Evansville Purple Aces | W 76-68 |
| Jan 2 | Belmont Bruins | L 78-88 |
| Jan 4 | Murray State Racers | L 66-86 |
| Jan 8 | Drake Bulldogs | W 93-66 |
| Jan 10 | Northern Iowa Panthers | W 75-69 |
| Jan 14 | Evansville Purple Aces | W 94-90 |
| Jan 17 | Illinois State Redbirds | L 62-88 |
| Jan 22 | Indiana State Sycamores | W 75-68 |
| Jan 25 | UIC Flames | L 70-85 |
| Jan 31 | Drake Bulldogs | W 87-73 |
| Feb 4 | Valparaiso Beacons | W 72-65 |
| Feb 7 | Northern Iowa Panthers | L 49-61 |
| Feb 10 | Belmont Bruins | W 95-84 |
| Feb 15 | Southern Illinois Salukis | W 70-60 |
| Feb 19 | Valparaiso Beacons | L 72-79 |
| Feb 22 | Illinois State Redbirds | W 74-60 |
| Feb 25 | UIC Flames | L 86-93 |
| Mar 1 | Murray State Racers | W 87-78 |
| Mar 7 | Valparaiso Beacons | W 90-84 |
| Mar 7 | Northern Iowa Panthers | L 69-73 |
ANALYTICS
+4.2
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
49.0%
SOS
#90
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.7243
111.0
Adj O
102.1
Adj D
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Illinois Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Bradley Men's Basketball compete in?
- Bradley Braves Men's Basketball competes in the Missouri Valley Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
- Where does Bradley play men's basketball home games?
- Bradley Men's Basketball plays home games at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL.
- Who is the head coach of Bradley Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Bradley Braves Men's Basketball is Brian Wardle.
- When was Bradley Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Bradley Men's Basketball is not currently available.