PENNSYLVANIA QUAKERS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Fran McCaffery has built Pennsylvania's program into a competitive Ivy League force since taking the helm, leading the Quakers to a 13-10 record this season with a particularly dominant 10-2 mark at home in The Palestra, the nation's oldest basketball arena still in use. Scoring 76.6 points per game while holding opponents to 74.6, Penn maintains a balanced offensive approach backed by defensive discipline that McCaffery has emphasized throughout his tenure. The team's 5-3 conference record positions them squarely in Ivy League contention, though their 3-8 road record highlights the challenge of competing away from Philadelphia's historic venue.
Located in Philadelphia at the University of Pennsylvania, an institution founded in 1740 with 23,374 students, the program operates within the academic rigor of the Ivy League while competing at the Division I level. McCaffery's roster of 19 players must navigate the conference's demanding schedule without athletic scholarships, making roster management and player development crucial elements of his coaching strategy. The Quakers' home-court advantage at The Palestra—where they've won 10 of 12 games—demonstrates how institutional history and venue prestige can translate into tangible competitive benefits.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of Pennsylvania |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Ivy League |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Venue | The Palestra |
| Head Coach | Fran McCaffery |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Ryan Altman | F |
| 15 | Bradyn Foster | F |
| 25 | Augustus Gerhart | F |
| 4 | Jay Jones | G |
| 21 | Payton Kamin | F |
| 40 | William Kruse | F |
| 0 | AJ Levine | G |
| 30 | Lucas Lueth | F |
| 11 | Alex Massung | G |
| 33 | Michelangelo Oberti | C |
| 35 | Niklas Polonowski | F |
| 12 | TJ Power | F |
| 23 | Ethan Roberts | F |
| 13 | Dalton Scantlebury | C |
| 5 | Cam Thrower | G |
| 34 | Chris Ubochi | C |
| 3 | Johnnie Walter | F |
| 2 | Dylan Williams | G |
| 7 | Michael Zanoni | F |
SEASON RECORD
18-11
Overall
12-2
Home
6-9
Away
10-4
Conference
76.1 PPG / 73.3 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 8 | Rowan Profs | W 119-72 |
| Nov 9 | American University Eagles | L 78-84 |
| Nov 12 | Providence Friars | L 81-106 |
| Nov 18 | Saint Joseph's Hawks | W 83-74 |
| Nov 22 | Drexel Dragons | W 84-68 |
| Nov 28 | Merrimack Warriors | W 77-65 |
| Nov 29 | La Salle Explorers | W 73-71 |
| Nov 30 | Hofstra Pride | L 60-77 |
| Dec 7 | Villanova Wildcats | L 63-90 |
| Dec 8 | Lafayette Leopards | W 74-72 |
| Dec 21 | Rutgers Scarlet Knights | L 69-70 |
| Dec 28 | George Mason Patriots | L 79-83 |
| Dec 31 | NJIT Highlanders | W 80-61 |
| Jan 6 | Princeton Tigers | L 76-78 |
| Jan 10 | Brown Bears | W 81-73 |
| Jan 17 | Dartmouth Big Green | W 84-74 |
| Jan 19 | Harvard Crimson | L 63-64 |
| Jan 24 | Yale Bulldogs | L 60-77 |
| Jan 31 | Columbia Lions | L 67-72 |
| Jan 31 | Cornell Big Red | W 91-81 |
| Feb 7 | Princeton Tigers | W 61-60 |
| Feb 14 | Columbia Lions | W 76-67 |
| Feb 14 | Cornell Big Red | W 82-76 |
| Feb 21 | Yale Bulldogs | L 70-74 |
| Feb 28 | Dartmouth Big Green | W 80-71 |
| Feb 28 | Harvard Crimson | W 64-61 |
| Mar 7 | Brown Bears | W 82-61 |
| Mar 14 | Harvard Crimson | W 62-60 |
| Mar 15 | Yale Bulldogs | W 88-84 |
ANALYTICS
+2.8
Pt Diff
W5
Streak
53.7%
SOS
#264
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.2935
104.7
Adj O
113.0
Adj D
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Pennsylvania Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Pennsylvania Men's Basketball compete in?
- Pennsylvania Quakers Men's Basketball competes in the The Ivy League conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Pennsylvania play men's basketball home games?
- Pennsylvania Men's Basketball plays home games at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA.
- Who is the head coach of Pennsylvania Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Pennsylvania Quakers Men's Basketball is Fran McCaffery.
- When was Pennsylvania Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Pennsylvania Men's Basketball is not currently available.