CHICAGO STATE COUGARS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Located in Chicago's south side, Chicago State University's men's basketball program competes as one of the Northeast Conference's smallest operations, with a 17-player roster supporting competition within the FCS-level conference during its winter season. Head coach Landon Bussie directs the Cougars' efforts from Jones Convocation Center, where the team has managed a 4-5 home record against a challenging 2-16 mark on the road through a 6-21 overall season. Founded in 1867, the university enrolls 2,238 students and represents one of Chicago's historically significant institutions.
Chicago State's offensive output has averaged 66.1 points per game while surrendering 77.4 points nightly, indicating a defensive struggle that has plagued the Northeast Conference campaign with a 4-8 conference record. The road difficulties reflect the persistent offensive deficit, as away performances have yielded just two victories against 16 losses. Bussie's squad faces the organizational and competitive challenge of fielding competitive basketball in a limited-resource conference environment while developing talent in one of America's largest metropolitan areas.
KEY FACTS
| School | Chicago State University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Northeast Conference |
| Division | D1 |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Venue | Jones Convocation Center |
| Head Coach | Landon Bussie |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | DaJuan Bates | G |
| 21 | Braelon Bush | G |
| 8 | Stephen Byard | F |
| 3 | Doyel Cockrill III | G |
| 22 | Dailliss Cox | F |
| 20 | CJ Delancy | F |
| 5 | Chauncey Gibson | G |
| 1 | Deshawn Jean-Charles | G |
| 11 | Lionel Larvadain III | G |
| 15 | Joseph Owens | F |
| 23 | CJ Ray | F |
| 9 | Malek Robinson | G |
| 10 | Corey Sands | G |
| 0 | Greg Spate | G |
| 4 | Marcus Tankersley | G |
| 25 | Dakari Thomas | G |
| 6 | Daniel Zatsepin | F |
SEASON RECORD
7-25
Overall
5-6
Home
2-19
Away
4-11
Conference
65.8 PPG / 76.1 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | DePaul Blue Demons | L 62-92 |
| Nov 7 | Saint Louis Billikens | L 86-108 |
| Nov 12 | Butler Bulldogs | L 66-98 |
| Nov 15 | UIC Flames | L 63-67 |
| Nov 19 | Minnesota Golden Gophers | L 54-66 |
| Nov 21 | Iowa Hawkeyes | L 54-93 |
| Nov 26 | Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons | L 77-90 |
| Nov 28 | Youngstown State Penguins | L 64-87 |
| Dec 1 | St. Xavier (IL) Cougars | W 85-62 |
| Dec 7 | Illinois State Redbirds | L 53-95 |
| Dec 14 | Loyola Chicago Ramblers | W 84-75 |
| Dec 17 | Bowling Green Falcons | L 55-76 |
| Dec 20 | Indiana Hoosiers | L 58-78 |
| Jan 3 | Wagner Seahawks | L 72-79 |
| Jan 4 | Long Island University Sharks | L 55-74 |
| Jan 8 | Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | L 63-70 |
| Jan 10 | Stonehill Skyhawks | L 82-85 |
| Jan 17 | Le Moyne Dolphins | L 57-72 |
| Jan 20 | New Haven Chargers | L 56-62 |
| Jan 24 | Saint Francis Red Flash | L 60-81 |
| Jan 25 | Mercyhurst Lakers | L 59-61 |
| Jan 31 | Mercyhurst Lakers | W 78-74 |
| Feb 6 | Central Connecticut Blue Devils | L 67-78 |
| Feb 7 | New Haven Chargers | W 63-57 |
| Feb 9 | Saint Francis Red Flash | W 80-75 |
| Feb 13 | Stonehill Skyhawks | W 68-55 |
| Feb 14 | Le Moyne Dolphins | L 63-81 |
| Feb 20 | Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | L 59-60 |
| Feb 21 | Central Connecticut Blue Devils | W 70-51 |
| Feb 27 | Long Island University Sharks | L 56-73 |
| Feb 28 | Wagner Seahawks | L 61-80 |
| Mar 5 | Long Island University Sharks | L 75-79 |
ANALYTICS
-10.3
Pt Diff
L3
Streak
50.1%
SOS
#357
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.1120
93.3
Adj O
111.7
Adj D
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Illinois Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Chicago State Men's Basketball compete in?
- Chicago State Cougars Men's Basketball competes in the Northeast Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
- Where does Chicago State play men's basketball home games?
- Chicago State Men's Basketball plays home games at Jones Convocation Center in Chicago, IL.
- Who is the head coach of Chicago State Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Chicago State Cougars Men's Basketball is Landon Bussie.
- When was Chicago State Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Chicago State Men's Basketball is not currently available.