CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Charleston Southern University fields a 16-player roster competing at the NCAA Division I level in the Big South Conference, representing North Charleston's 4,000-student body since the university's founding in 1964. Coach Saah Nimley directs a program posting a 13-15 overall record this season, with a notably lopsided home-away split of 9-4 at Buccaneer Fieldhouse against 4-11 on the road. In conference play, the Buccaneers sit at 4-9 in Big South competition, where the disparity between their controlled home environment and road struggles represents a critical adjustment point as conference play progresses.
Offensive efficiency has been a defining characteristic for Nimley's squad, averaging 82.7 points per game while holding opponents to 79.0, a differential that suggests competitive contests within their losses. This scoring profile indicates a team capable of producing consistent offensive output despite their overall record, though defensive vulnerabilities away from North Charleston have proven difficult to overcome. With a roster of 16 players competing for minutes, Charleston Southern operates with limited depth flexibility, making health and bench productivity particularly consequential as they navigate the remainder of their Big South schedule at their waterfront venue.
KEY FACTS
| School | Charleston Southern University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Big South Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | North Charleston, South Carolina |
| Venue | Buccaneer Fieldhouse |
| Head Coach | Saah Nimley |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Brycen Blaine | G |
| 22 | Devin Brafford | F |
| 7 | Nate Brafford | F |
| 0 | Armari Carraway | G |
| 4 | Trent Coleman | F |
| 2 | Jaquias Franklin | G |
| 6 | Anthony Gause | G |
| 10 | AJ Gladieux | G |
| 12 | Jesse Hafemeister | F |
| 24 | Easton Hupp | G |
| 23 | Reis Jones | F |
| 13 | Kaleb Lofton | G |
| 34 | Lase Olalere | F |
| 1 | A'lahn Sumler | G |
| 5 | Jacob Taylor | G |
| 8 | Luke Williams | G |
SEASON RECORD
15-17
Overall
10-5
Home
5-12
Away
6-11
Conference
83.4 PPG / 80.1 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
ANALYTICS
+3.3
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
46.4%
SOS
#315
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.2098
98.8
Adj O
110.9
Adj D
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South Carolina Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Charleston Southern Men's Basketball compete in?
- Charleston Southern Buccaneers Men's Basketball competes in the Big South Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Charleston Southern play men's basketball home games?
- Charleston Southern Men's Basketball plays home games at Buccaneer Fieldhouse in North Charleston, SC.
- Who is the head coach of Charleston Southern Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Charleston Southern Buccaneers Men's Basketball is Saah Nimley.
- When was Charleston Southern Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Charleston Southern Men's Basketball is not currently available.