HAMPTON PIRATES MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Hampton's basketball program competes from the Convocation Center in Virginia as a Colonial Athletic Association member, representing an institution founded in 1861 with 4,243 students. Coach Ivan Thomas directs a 15-player roster that finished the season 12-14 overall while maintaining a 5-3 conference record. The Pirates displayed significant home-court advantage, posting a 9-3 home record compared to a 3-11 road mark—an eight-game swing that underscores their reliance on Convocation Center support.
Offensively, Hampton averaged 70.1 points per game while holding opponents to 68.8, demonstrating competitive balance in a season where the team won more often than not at home. The Pirates' five-point improvement in road performance within conference play (5-3 in CAA games) suggests developing defensive consistency despite overall away struggles. Thomas's squad will look to reverse the away-game trends that plagued their non-conference schedule while building on the defensive structure that kept games close throughout the season.
KEY FACTS
| School | Hampton University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Coastal Athletic Association |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Hampton, Virginia |
| Venue | Convocation Center (VA) |
| Head Coach | Ivan Thomas |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Hamza Asadallah | G |
| 24 | Quintin Cooper | G |
| 3 | Michael Eley | G |
| 2 | Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt | G |
| 13 | Aidan Haskins | F |
| 11 | Daniel Johnson | G |
| 8 | Elijah Kennedy | G |
| 22 | Kellan Lewis | G |
| 25 | Xzavier Long | F |
| 12 | Peter Oduro | F |
| 23 | Josh Ogundele | F |
| 15 | Eunique Rink | F |
| 5 | Etienne Strothers | G |
| 1 | Christian Watson | G |
| 0 | Kody Williams | G |
SEASON RECORD
13-19
Overall
10-4
Home
3-15
Away
6-7
Conference
69.9 PPG / 70.8 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Milwaukee Panthers | L 86-90 |
| Nov 7 | Mid-Atlantic Christian Mustangs | W 103-43 |
| Nov 12 | Virginia Cavaliers | L 53-91 |
| Nov 15 | Brown Bears | W 72-63 |
| Nov 16 | Holy Cross Crusaders | L 61-67 |
| Nov 19 | Boston College Eagles | L 52-63 |
| Nov 22 | Norfolk State Spartans | L 60-62 |
| Nov 26 | Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | W 74-68 |
| Dec 2 | Apprentice School Builders | W 94-58 |
| Dec 4 | Loyola Maryland Greyhounds | W 93-71 |
| Dec 13 | Howard Bison | L 57-61 |
| Dec 18 | Jackson State Tigers | W 84-77 |
| Dec 19 | Grambling Tigers | L 72-81 |
| Dec 30 | Stony Brook Seawolves | W 62-59 |
| Dec 31 | Towson Tigers | W 63-62 |
| Jan 4 | UNC Wilmington Seahawks | L 45-49 |
| Jan 9 | Campbell Fighting Camels | L 72-86 |
| Jan 10 | Charleston Cougars | L 70-74 |
| Jan 20 | North Carolina A&T Aggies | W 82-61 |
| Jan 23 | Monmouth Hawks | W 65-63 |
| Jan 24 | UNC Wilmington Seahawks | L 67-75 |
| Jan 30 | Drexel Dragons | L 51-58 |
| Jan 31 | Towson Tigers | L 50-82 |
| Feb 6 | Elon Phoenix | W 87-79 |
| Feb 7 | William & Mary Tribe | W 77-74 |
| Feb 14 | North Carolina A&T Aggies | L 70-71 |
| Feb 20 | Hofstra Pride | L 43-79 |
| Feb 21 | Stony Brook Seawolves | L 72-79 |
| Feb 26 | Charleston Cougars | L 71-85 |
| Feb 28 | Northeastern Huskies | W 76-65 |
| Mar 4 | William & Mary Tribe | L 85-94 |
| Mar 7 | Towson Tigers | L 68-74 |
ANALYTICS
-0.8
Pt Diff
L2
Streak
47.7%
SOS
#294
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.2507
100.2
Adj O
110.2
Adj D
OTHER SPORTS AT HAMPTON
COASTAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAMS
- Campbell Fighting Camels
- College of Charleston (South Carolina) College of Charleston (South Carolina)
- Drexel Dragons
- Elon Phoenix
- Hofstra Pride
- Monmouth Hawks
- North Carolina A&T State North Carolina A&T State
- Northeastern Huskies
- Stony Brook Stony Brook
- Towson Tigers
- North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks
- William & Mary William & Mary
MORE MEN'S BASKETBALL IN VIRGINIA
Browse all NCAA Division I men's basketball programs in Virginia.
Virginia Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Hampton Men's Basketball compete in?
- Hampton Pirates Men's Basketball competes in the Coastal Athletic Association conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Hampton play men's basketball home games?
- Hampton Men's Basketball plays home games at Convocation Center (VA) in Hampton, VA.
- Who is the head coach of Hampton Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Hampton Pirates Men's Basketball is Ivan Thomas.
- When was Hampton Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Hampton Men's Basketball is not currently available.