SANTA CLARA BRONCOS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Located in Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University fields a competitive men's basketball program that has thrived under head coach Herb Sendek's leadership at the 9,635-student Jesuit institution founded in 1851. The Broncos posted a 22-6 overall record this season while maintaining a robust 83.7 points-per-game average and holding opponents to just 71.9, demonstrating both offensive firepower and defensive discipline across their 17-player roster. Santa Clara's home court advantage proved decisive, with the squad posting a 15-3 record inside Leavey Center while competing in the West Coast Conference.
Within conference play, the Broncos compiled an impressive 9-2 mark, positioning themselves among the WCC's elite teams during what has proven a strong campaign. The 7-3 road record reflects Santa Clara's ability to perform consistently away from home, a trait essential for postseason success in NCAA tournament considerations. Sendek's program has established itself as a reliable force in the competitive West Coast Conference landscape, combining efficient offensive execution with defensive commitment to generate consistent winning basketball.
KEY FACTS
| School | Santa Clara University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | West Coast Conference |
| Division | D1 |
| Location | Santa Clara, California |
| Venue | Leavey Center |
| Head Coach | Herb Sendek |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Noah Badibanga | F |
| 3 | Francis Chukwudebelu | C |
| 7 | KJ Cochran | G |
| 15 | Thierry Darlan | G |
| 54 | Malachi Douyon | G |
| 44 | Jake Ensminger | G |
| 2 | Sash Gavalyugov | G |
| 22 | Allen Graves | F |
| 1 | Christian Hammond | G |
| 0 | Brenton Knapper | G |
| 4 | Brad Longcor III | G |
| 8 | Elijah Mahi | F |
| 9 | Gehrig Normand | G |
| 12 | Bukky Oboye | C |
| 51 | Juan Reyna | G |
| 14 | Chris Tadjo | F |
| 50 | Brendan Yarusso | G |
SEASON RECORD
26-8
Overall
17-3
Home
9-5
Away
11-3
Conference
82.9 PPG / 72.4 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks | W 83-53 |
| Nov 8 | McNeese Cowboys | W 79-67 |
| Nov 11 | Xavier Musketeers | W 87-68 |
| Nov 16 | Nevada Wolf Pack | W 98-83 |
| Nov 19 | Idaho State Bengals | W 64-55 |
| Nov 22 | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | W 80-43 |
| Nov 28 | Saint Louis Billikens | L 70-71 |
| Nov 29 | Minnesota Golden Gophers | W 86-75 |
| Dec 4 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | W 90-80 |
| Dec 7 | New Mexico Lobos | L 71-98 |
| Dec 14 | Arizona State Sun Devils | L 79-82 |
| Dec 18 | North Texas Mean Green | W 63-60 |
| Dec 20 | Loyola Chicago Ramblers | L 78-80 |
| Dec 28 | Oregon State Beavers | W 102-64 |
| Dec 31 | Portland Pilots | W 92-85 |
| Jan 3 | Pepperdine Waves | W 82-63 |
| Jan 5 | San Diego Toreros | W 98-70 |
| Jan 9 | Gonzaga Bulldogs | L 77-89 |
| Jan 11 | Loyola Marymount Lions | W 103-72 |
| Jan 15 | Pacific Tigers | W 85-69 |
| Jan 18 | Saint Mary's Gaels | W 62-54 |
| Jan 25 | San Diego Toreros | W 85-73 |
| Jan 29 | San Francisco Dons | W 88-73 |
| Feb 1 | Loyola Marymount Lions | W 104-73 |
| Feb 5 | Pacific Tigers | W 71-56 |
| Feb 7 | Washington State Cougars | W 96-92 |
| Feb 12 | Seattle U Redhawks | W 84-72 |
| Feb 15 | Gonzaga Bulldogs | L 86-94 |
| Feb 22 | San Francisco Dons | W 94-73 |
| Feb 26 | Saint Mary's Gaels | L 67-86 |
| Mar 1 | Oregon State Beavers | W 93-72 |
| Mar 9 | Pacific Tigers | W 76-68 |
| Mar 10 | Saint Mary's Gaels | W 76-71 |
| Mar 11 | Gonzaga Bulldogs | L 68-79 |
ANALYTICS
+10.4
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
51.8%
SOS
#87
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.7280
109.9
Adj O
100.9
Adj D
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California Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Santa Clara Men's Basketball compete in?
- Santa Clara Broncos Men's Basketball competes in the West Coast Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
- Where does Santa Clara play men's basketball home games?
- Santa Clara Men's Basketball plays home games at Leavey Center in Santa Clara, CA.
- Who is the head coach of Santa Clara Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Santa Clara Broncos Men's Basketball is Herb Sendek.
- When was Santa Clara Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Santa Clara Men's Basketball is not currently available.