EAST CAROLINA PIRATES MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Greenville, North Carolina's East Carolina University has fielded a 17-member roster that has struggled through a 9-16 overall season, including a 4-7 conference record that places the Pirates firmly outside American Athletic Conference postseason contention. Coach Michael Schwartz leads a program housed at Minges Coliseum, where the team has managed just a 6-10 home record while scoring an average of 70.3 points per game against opponents averaging 76.4 PPG. Founded in 1907 and now home to 28,021 students, ECU's basketball program reflects broader institutional growth that has transformed the East Carolina campus into a major research institution.
The defensive challenges evident in the season's scoring differential suggest systematic issues that extend beyond the Pirates' 3-6 road performance. ECU's 4-7 conference mark within the American Athletic Conference indicates competitive gaps against a league that includes both traditional powers and emerging programs. As the winter campaign continues, Schwartz's squad remains in evaluation mode, with 17 players seeking consistency before the season's conclusion determines off-season priorities.
KEY FACTS
| School | East Carolina University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | American Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Greenville, North Carolina |
| Venue | Minges Coliseum |
| Head Coach | Michael Schwartz |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Tybo Bailey | G |
| 1 | Jake Baker | G |
| 23 | Reid Cason | F |
| 5 | Corey Caulker | G |
| 10 | Paddy D'Arcy | G |
| 43 | Luke Davis | F |
| 33 | Eli DeLaurier | F |
| 7 | Giovanni Emejuru | C |
| 6 | Ladontae Felton | G |
| 15 | Demitri Gardner | G |
| 24 | Trevion LaBeaux | G |
| 2 | Isaiah Mbeng | G |
| 11 | Vito Perkovic | F |
| 3 | Daithi Quinn | G |
| 12 | Jordan Riley | G |
| 35 | Grant Smith | F |
| 0 | Jayshayne Woodard | G |
SEASON RECORD
11-20
Overall
7-12
Home
4-8
Away
6-10
Conference
71.5 PPG / 77.5 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | Georgia Southern Eagles | W 92-89 |
| Nov 8 | Richmond Spiders | L 72-87 |
| Nov 14 | Elizabeth City State Vikings | W 71-70 |
| Nov 19 | UNC Wilmington Seahawks | L 60-85 |
| Nov 22 | Charleston Southern Buccaneers | L 65-77 |
| Nov 25 | Michigan State Spartans | L 56-89 |
| Nov 27 | St. Bonaventure Bonnies | L 58-67 |
| Dec 3 | Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | W 68-56 |
| Dec 6 | UNC Greensboro Spartans | L 78-82 |
| Dec 12 | App State Mountaineers | L 54-67 |
| Dec 14 | Buffalo Bulls | W 73-70 |
| Dec 18 | Presbyterian Blue Hose | W 74-53 |
| Dec 23 | North Carolina Tar Heels | L 51-99 |
| Dec 31 | Tulane Green Wave | L 70-79 |
| Jan 8 | Temple Owls | L 67-75 |
| Jan 11 | UAB Blazers | L 85-87 |
| Jan 15 | South Florida Bulls | L 71-82 |
| Jan 18 | Charlotte 49ers | L 70-73 |
| Jan 22 | Wichita State Shockers | L 60-77 |
| Jan 23 | North Texas Mean Green | W 63-59 |
| Jan 29 | Rice Owls | L 77-83 |
| Feb 1 | Florida Atlantic Owls | W 76-75 |
| Feb 7 | Temple Owls | L 73-81 |
| Feb 12 | UTSA Roadrunners | W 88-72 |
| Feb 14 | Rice Owls | W 85-75 |
| Feb 19 | Wichita State Shockers | L 89-92 |
| Feb 21 | Charlotte 49ers | L 56-68 |
| Feb 26 | UTSA Roadrunners | W 82-81 |
| Mar 1 | Memphis Tigers | W 84-68 |
| Mar 6 | Tulsa Golden Hurricane | L 66-93 |
| Mar 8 | UAB Blazers | L 83-90 |
ANALYTICS
-5.9
Pt Diff
L2
Streak
54.0%
SOS
#135
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.5611
106.5
Adj O
104.2
Adj D
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North Carolina Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does East Carolina Men's Basketball compete in?
- East Carolina Pirates Men's Basketball competes in the American Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does East Carolina play men's basketball home games?
- East Carolina Men's Basketball plays home games at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC.
- Who is the head coach of East Carolina Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of East Carolina Pirates Men's Basketball is Michael Schwartz.
- When was East Carolina Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for East Carolina Men's Basketball is not currently available.