LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO RAMBLERS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Loyola Ramblers basketball operates from Gentile Arena in Chicago's Jesuit-affiliated institution founded in 1870, serving 17,397 students across the university. Coach Drew Valentine leads a 16-player roster through Atlantic 10 Conference competition, where the program finished 2-10 in conference play despite a 6-20 overall record that includes a 4-13 home mark. The Ramblers averaged 67.2 points per game while opponents scored 77.9, indicating a significant offensive efficiency gap that shaped their challenging season.
Valentine's squad struggled particularly on the road, recording only 2-7 away from Gentile Arena as defensive vulnerabilities—evident in the 10.7-point average deficit—compounded their troubles. Home contests provided slightly better footing with a 4-13 record, though the margin demonstrates consistency in their net-scoring disadvantage across venues. With 16 players on the roster, the Ramblers face rebuilding work entering next season as they work to improve offensive output and defensive execution within Atlantic 10 standings.
KEY FACTS
| School | Loyola University Chicago |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Division | D1 |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Venue | Gentile Arena |
| Head Coach | Drew Valentine |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Xavier Amos | F |
| 8 | Nic Anderson | G |
| 4 | Kayde Dotson | G |
| 5 | Daniil Glazkov | G |
| 7 | Dominick Harris | G |
| 28 | Kymany Houinsou | G |
| 10 | Chuck Love | G |
| 1 | Justin Moore | G |
| 2 | Joshua Ola-Joseph | F |
| 14 | Caleb Reese | G |
| 9 | Alexander Richardson | C |
| 31 | Zachary Royster | F |
| 24 | Miles Rubin | C |
| 0 | Deywilk Tavarez | G |
| 30 | Brayden Young | F |
| 22 | Sam Yurasek | G |
SEASON RECORD
9-24
Overall
6-13
Home
3-11
Away
5-14
Conference
66.8 PPG / 75.8 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
ANALYTICS
-9.0
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
52.9%
SOS
#94
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.7147
108.0
Adj O
99.7
Adj D
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Illinois Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Loyola University Chicago Men's Basketball compete in?
- Loyola University Chicago Ramblers Men's Basketball competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
- Where does Loyola University Chicago play men's basketball home games?
- Loyola University Chicago Men's Basketball plays home games at Gentile Arena in Chicago, IL.
- Who is the head coach of Loyola University Chicago Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Loyola University Chicago Ramblers Men's Basketball is Drew Valentine.
- When was Loyola University Chicago Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Loyola University Chicago Men's Basketball is not currently available.