HOFSTRA PRIDE MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Speedy Claxton has revitalized Hofstra basketball after taking over the program, steering the Pride to a 17-10 record through their 7-3 Coastal Athletic Association start. The former Duke All-American arrived to rebuild a roster spanning 15 scholarship players at the program's home in the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex in Hempstead, where Hofstra's 10,685 students support the team. The Pride's scoring prowess—averaging 75.8 points per game while holding opponents to 67.8—has proven especially effective at home, where they've compiled an 8-2 record compared to a 9-8 road mark.
Located just 25 miles east of New York City, Hofstra's men's basketball program operates within a university founded in 1935. Claxton's emphasis on efficient, disciplined play has translated to competitive positioning in the CAA as the season progresses, with the Pride demonstrating the balance necessary to threaten conference contenders while building sustainable momentum. The 17 wins already represent tangible progress for a program seeking to establish consistency against mid-major competition in one of the nation's most densely populated regions.
KEY FACTS
| School | Hofstra University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Coastal Athletic Association |
| Division | D1 |
| Location | Hempstead, New York |
| Venue | David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex |
| Head Coach | Speedy Claxton |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Trey Boyd III | G |
| 5 | Cruz Davis | G |
| 4 | Joshua DeCady | F |
| 1 | Preston Edmead | G |
| 8 | Carlos Lopez | G |
| 55 | Brandon Morgan | G |
| 6 | Victory Onuetu | F |
| 0 | Biggie Patterson | G |
| 25 | German Plotnikov | G |
| 15 | Joshua Aaron Reaves | G |
| 7 | Jaeden Roberts | G |
| 33 | Silas Sunday | F |
| 17 | Alex Tsynkevich | C |
| 11 | Amir Williams | G |
| 2 | A.J. Wills | G |
SEASON RECORD
24-10
Overall
14-2
Home
10-8
Away
14-3
Conference
75.6 PPG / 66.1 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | UCF Knights | L 78-82 |
| Nov 8 | Iona Gaels | L 73-81 |
| Nov 10 | Molloy Lions | W 95-61 |
| Nov 15 | Bucknell Bison | W 83-77 |
| Nov 20 | Temple Owls | L 76-81 |
| Nov 28 | La Salle Explorers | W 63-58 |
| Nov 29 | Merrimack Warriors | W 78-58 |
| Nov 30 | Pennsylvania Quakers | W 77-60 |
| Dec 4 | Columbia Lions | L 70-72 |
| Dec 7 | Pittsburgh Panthers | W 80-73 |
| Dec 11 | Old Westbury Panthers | W 92-23 |
| Dec 13 | Syracuse Orange | W 70-69 |
| Dec 21 | Quinnipiac Bobcats | W 74-66 |
| Dec 30 | Campbell Fighting Camels | W 86-72 |
| Jan 3 | Drexel Dragons | W 70-67 |
| Jan 8 | Towson Tigers | W 78-67 |
| Jan 10 | Monmouth Hawks | W 67-64 |
| Jan 16 | Stony Brook Seawolves | L 71-76 |
| Jan 17 | Elon Phoenix | L 85-89 |
| Jan 23 | North Carolina A&T Aggies | L 78-79 |
| Jan 24 | William & Mary Tribe | L 82-89 |
| Jan 30 | Charleston Cougars | L 64-66 |
| Jan 31 | Monmouth Hawks | W 73-57 |
| Feb 6 | Northeastern Huskies | W 80-63 |
| Feb 7 | Towson Tigers | W 71-49 |
| Feb 13 | Charleston Cougars | W 66-62 |
| Feb 14 | UNC Wilmington Seahawks | L 66-70 |
| Feb 20 | Hampton Pirates | W 79-43 |
| Feb 21 | Northeastern Huskies | W 82-68 |
| Mar 1 | Stony Brook Seawolves | W 67-58 |
| Mar 4 | Drexel Dragons | W 62-51 |
| Mar 9 | William & Mary Tribe | W 92-61 |
| Mar 10 | Towson Tigers | W 68-65 |
| Mar 10 | Monmouth Hawks | W 75-69 |
ANALYTICS
+9.6
Pt Diff
W7
Streak
49.4%
SOS
#157
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.4927
103.9
Adj O
104.1
Adj D
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New York Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Hofstra Men's Basketball compete in?
- Hofstra Pride Men's Basketball competes in the Coastal Athletic Association conference at the NCAA D1 level.
- Where does Hofstra play men's basketball home games?
- Hofstra Men's Basketball plays home games at David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex in Hempstead, NY.
- Who is the head coach of Hofstra Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Hofstra Pride Men's Basketball is Speedy Claxton.
- When was Hofstra Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Hofstra Men's Basketball is not currently available.