DUQUESNE DUQUESNE MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Dru Joyce III has revitalized Duquesne basketball in his third season, steering the 18-player roster to a 15-10 overall record with impressive balance across different venues: 10-6 at home in UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse and 5-4 on the road. The Dukes' 82.4 points per game places them in the middle tier of Atlantic 10 Conference scorers, while holding opponents to 76.4 creates a six-point differential that reflects their competitive edge. Pittsburgh's Duquesne University, founded in 1878, brings basketball to a student body of 8,294 with this program competing in the Atlantic 10 during the winter season.
Joyce's squad achieved a 7-4 conference record, demonstrating their ability to compete against established Atlantic 10 programs. UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse serves as the team's home advantage, where their 10-6 record shows they've built a fortress-like presence—a critical foundation for tournament positioning. Duquesne's shooting efficiency of 82.4 PPG paired with their solid defensive restraint suggests Joyce has implemented a structured system that limits wasteful possessions. At 15-10, the Dukes remain well within tournament consideration as they navigate the Atlantic 10's depth, with the home-road split indicating they've secured more reliable success when playing in Pittsburgh.
KEY FACTS
| School | Duquesne University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Duquesne, Pennsylvania |
| Venue | UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse |
| Head Coach | Dru Joyce III |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Dom Aekins | G |
| 32 | Ethan Anish | G |
| 5 | Cam Crawford | G |
| 44 | Jake DiMichele | G |
| 2 | David Dixon | F |
| 22 | Maximus Edwards | G |
| 1 | Tarence Guinyard | G |
| 0 | Brandon Hall | G |
| 4 | John Hugley IV | F |
| 17 | Frederik Jellum | F |
| 8 | Arness Lawson | G |
| 31 | Seamus McDermott | G |
| 27 | Lazar Milosevic | F |
| 9 | Jakub Necas | F |
| 33 | Lucas Prolla | G |
| 18 | Stef van Bussel | C |
| 6 | Alex Williams | F |
| 3 | Jimmie Williams | G |
SEASON RECORD
18-15
Overall
13-7
Home
5-8
Away
10-8
Conference
78.3 PPG / 75.2 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
ANALYTICS
+3.1
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
51.9%
SOS
#167
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.4785
101.2
Adj O
102.0
Adj D
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Pennsylvania Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Duquesne Men's Basketball compete in?
- Duquesne Duquesne Men's Basketball competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Duquesne play men's basketball home games?
- Duquesne Men's Basketball plays home games at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Duquesne, PA.
- Who is the head coach of Duquesne Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Duquesne Duquesne Men's Basketball is Dru Joyce III.
- When was Duquesne Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Duquesne Men's Basketball is not currently available.