PORTLAND PILOTS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Located in Portland, Oregon, the University of Portland fields a 16-player roster that competes in the West Coast Conference under head coach Shantay Legans at the Chiles Center. The program, rooted at a school established in 1901 with an enrollment of 3,285 students, carries expectations befitting a mid-major basketball operation in one of the nation's most competitive regional conferences. Legans directs a squad currently posting a 12-15 overall record through recent action, though the home-court advantage at Chiles Center remains pronounced with an 11-5 mark versus just 1-10 on the road.
Offensive efficiency presents a notable challenge for the Pilots, who average 75.3 points per game while surrendering 78.6 to opponents—a differential that underscores defensive vulnerabilities compounded by road struggles. Within conference play, Portland sits at 3-5, positioning the team in the lower half of West Coast Conference standings where tournament positioning remains contested through the season's final weeks. The gap between home dominance and away futility suggests that court familiarity and crowd support at the Chiles Center substantially impact performance, a pattern that will determine postseason viability as the regular season concludes.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of Portland |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | West Coast Conference |
| Division | D1 |
| Location | Portland, Oregon |
| Venue | Chiles Center |
| Head Coach | Shantay Legans |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Mikah Ballew | G |
| 1 | Jermaine Ballisager Webb | C |
| 9 | Carlin Briggs | G |
| 5 | Dante Censori-Hercules | G |
| 23 | Joel Foxwell | G |
| 12 | Kelson Gebbers | G |
| 3 | Timo George | F |
| 7 | Matúš Hronský | F |
| 8 | Preston Lee | G |
| 21 | NaVaughn Long | G |
| 13 | Marchelo Moreira | G |
| 2 | Sam Noland | G |
| 10 | Garrett Nuckolls | G |
| 14 | James O'Donnell | F |
| 11 | Riley Parker | G |
| 35 | Cameron Williams | F |
SEASON RECORD
15-19
Overall
13-6
Home
2-13
Away
5-8
Conference
74.4 PPG / 78.5 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Willamette Bearcats | W 120-83 |
| Nov 7 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | W 83-74 |
| Nov 9 | UC Davis Aggies | W 67-63 |
| Nov 16 | Wyoming Cowboys | L 56-93 |
| Nov 22 | Cal State Fullerton Titans | W 103-85 |
| Nov 23 | Northern Colorado Bears | L 80-86 |
| Nov 23 | St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies | L 66-76 |
| Nov 27 | Long Beach State Beach | W 93-73 |
| Dec 2 | Stanford Cardinal | L 72-94 |
| Dec 6 | Lewis & Clark Pioneers | W 104-87 |
| Dec 14 | Kent State Golden Flashes | W 88-78 |
| Dec 18 | Oregon Ducks | L 69-94 |
| Dec 22 | UC Santa Barbara Gauchos | L 61-79 |
| Dec 28 | Washington State Cougars | L 62-67 |
| Dec 31 | Santa Clara Broncos | L 85-92 |
| Jan 3 | Saint Mary's Gaels | L 57-78 |
| Jan 5 | San Francisco Dons | L 68-73 |
| Jan 9 | Pacific Tigers | W 90-89 |
| Jan 11 | Oregon State Beavers | W 82-76 |
| Jan 15 | Pepperdine Waves | L 63-67 |
| Jan 18 | Loyola Marymount Lions | W 71-58 |
| Jan 25 | Saint Mary's Gaels | L 69-75 |
| Jan 29 | Pacific Tigers | L 51-74 |
| Jan 31 | Washington State Cougars | L 74-104 |
| Feb 5 | Gonzaga Bulldogs | W 87-80 |
| Feb 8 | Seattle U Redhawks | W 54-53 |
| Feb 12 | San Diego Toreros | L 58-71 |
| Feb 19 | Pepperdine Waves | L 87-95 |
| Feb 22 | Seattle U Redhawks | L 59-71 |
| Feb 26 | Gonzaga Bulldogs | L 48-89 |
| Feb 28 | San Diego Toreros | W 87-74 |
| Mar 6 | Pepperdine Waves | W 77-68 |
| Mar 7 | Washington State Cougars | W 74-68 |
| Mar 8 | San Francisco Dons | L 65-82 |
ANALYTICS
-4.1
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
54.2%
SOS
#299
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.2379
98.7
Adj O
109.3
Adj D
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Oregon Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Portland Men's Basketball compete in?
- Portland Pilots Men's Basketball competes in the West Coast Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
- Where does Portland play men's basketball home games?
- Portland Men's Basketball plays home games at Chiles Center in Portland, OR.
- Who is the head coach of Portland Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Portland Pilots Men's Basketball is Shantay Legans.
- When was Portland Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Portland Men's Basketball is not currently available.