DENVER PIONEERS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Located at 5,280 feet above sea level in Colorado's capital, University of Denver fields a 15-player roster competing in the Summit League under coach Tim Bergstraser. The Pioneers' 13-15 overall record reflects a home-court advantage at Hamilton Gymnasium, where they've posted a 7-5 mark compared to their 6-10 road performance. Denver's conference standing of 4-5 within the Summit League places them in the middle tier of what has become a competitive mid-major circuit.
Bergstraser's squad averages 83.3 points per game while allowing 82.7 to opponents, indicating a team that plays in closely contested games rather than relying on dominant margins. That offensive output tracks slightly below the national average for Division I programs, requiring Denver to generate consistent execution and limiting margin for error in close contests. The Pioneers' home-away split of one game under .500 on the road versus slightly above .500 at Hamilton Gymnasium underscores the importance of playing in Denver's thin air, where conditioning and altitude familiarity provide measurable advantages for the host team.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of Denver |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Summit League |
| Division | D1 |
| Location | Denver, Colorado |
| Venue | Hamilton Gymnasium |
| Head Coach | Tim Bergstraser |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Jeremiah Burke | F |
| 2 | Devin Carney | G |
| 30 | Loch Cunningham | F |
| 4 | Corleone Dandridge | G |
| 11 | Kaden Holdbrook | G |
| 20 | Carson Johnson | G |
| 5 | Logan Kinsey | F |
| 13 | Josh Lee | G |
| 21 | Didier Maleng | F |
| 3 | Ian Motta | F |
| 7 | Zane Nelson | G |
| 32 | Gabe Oldham | F |
| 8 | Julius Rollins | G |
| 6 | Trajan Thompson | G |
| 1 | Shaun Wysocki | F |
SEASON RECORD
15-17
Overall
9-5
Home
6-12
Away
6-7
Conference
82.8 PPG / 82.8 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Seattle U Redhawks | L 73-84 |
| Nov 7 | Washington Huskies | L 70-84 |
| Nov 9 | Montana State Bobcats | W 75-73 |
| Nov 15 | UTSA Roadrunners | L 79-84 |
| Nov 22 | Colorado State Rams | W 83-81 |
| Nov 25 | Arizona Wildcats | L 73-103 |
| Nov 27 | Wyoming Cowboys | L 59-101 |
| Dec 4 | Eastern Washington Eagles | W 93-89 |
| Dec 6 | Idaho State Bengals | L 79-93 |
| Dec 10 | Colorado Christian Cougars | W 95-59 |
| Dec 12 | Alaska Anchorage Seawolves | W 97-61 |
| Dec 13 | Cal State Fullerton Titans | L 86-105 |
| Dec 17 | Colorado Colorado Springs Mountain Lions | W 129-93 |
| Dec 20 | Northern Colorado Bears | W 86-79 |
| Dec 22 | Tulsa Golden Hurricane | L 85-90 |
| Dec 31 | Kansas City Roos | W 87-74 |
| Jan 4 | St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies | L 88-92 |
| Jan 9 | South Dakota State Jackrabbits | L 79-87 |
| Jan 10 | South Dakota Coyotes | L 72-82 |
| Jan 15 | Oral Roberts Golden Eagles | W 98-87 |
| Jan 23 | North Dakota State Bison | L 77-82 |
| Jan 24 | North Dakota Fighting Hawks | L 86-93 |
| Jan 29 | Kansas City Roos | W 69-61 |
| Jan 31 | Omaha Mavericks | L 82-84 |
| Feb 6 | North Dakota State Bison | W 78-71 |
| Feb 7 | North Dakota Fighting Hawks | W 98-79 |
| Feb 13 | South Dakota State Jackrabbits | W 79-61 |
| Feb 15 | Omaha Mavericks | L 76-83 |
| Feb 20 | South Dakota Coyotes | W 90-70 |
| Feb 21 | St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies | W 82-80 |
| Feb 27 | Oral Roberts Golden Eagles | L 80-102 |
| Mar 7 | North Dakota Fighting Hawks | L 67-83 |
ANALYTICS
0.0
Pt Diff
L2
Streak
55.2%
SOS
#332
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.1733
97.0
Adj O
111.1
Adj D
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Colorado Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Denver Men's Basketball compete in?
- Denver Pioneers Men's Basketball competes in the The Summit League conference at the NCAA D1 level.
- Where does Denver play men's basketball home games?
- Denver Men's Basketball plays home games at Hamilton Gymnasium in Denver, CO.
- Who is the head coach of Denver Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Denver Pioneers Men's Basketball is Tim Bergstraser.
- When was Denver Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Denver Men's Basketball is not currently available.