SAN FRANCISCO DONS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Located in San Francisco's vibrant urban core, the University of San Francisco fields its men's basketball program from The Sobrato Center, where the Dons have compiled a 10-4 home record this season under head coach Chris Gerlusfen. The program represents one of the Bay Area's most established athletic traditions, operating at a private institution founded in 1855 with an enrollment of 8,913 students. Gerlusfen's 15-player roster operates within the competitive West Coast Conference, where USF currently sits at 5-4 in conference play.
The Dons' overall 15-13 record masks a significant home-court advantage, as their road struggles (5-9 away from The Sobrato Center) have offset impressive home performances. San Francisco's offense averages 75.0 points per game while holding opponents to 72.7, maintaining a modest scoring margin despite the .500 overall mark. This defensive efficiency suggests tactical discipline under Gerlusfen's system, even as the team navigates the consistency challenges that plague many mid-major programs navigating conference competition.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of San Francisco |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | West Coast Conference |
| Division | D1 |
| Location | San Francisco, California |
| Venue | The Sobrato Center |
| Head Coach | Chris Gerlusfen |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Veniamin Abosi | G |
| 0 | Ryan Beasley | G |
| 21 | Sean Blakely Drummond | G |
| 2 | Aidan Braccia | G |
| 1 | Mookie Cook | F |
| 25 | Guillermo Diaz Graham | F |
| 8 | David Fuchs | F |
| 10 | Saba Gigiberia | C |
| 7 | Vukasin Masic | G |
| 3 | Ndewedo Newbury | F |
| 5 | Tyrone Riley IV | G |
| 12 | Isa Silva | G |
| 13 | Legend Smiley | G |
| 35 | Junjie Wang | F |
| 23 | Weilun Zhao | G |
SEASON RECORD
17-16
Overall
11-6
Home
6-10
Away
7-6
Conference
74.7 PPG / 73.2 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs | W 98-53 |
| Nov 8 | Memphis Tigers | L 70-76 |
| Nov 13 | Portland State Vikings | W 80-70 |
| Nov 16 | Bradley Braves | W 75-64 |
| Nov 19 | Northwestern State Demons | W 84-64 |
| Nov 22 | Minnesota Golden Gophers | W 77-65 |
| Nov 27 | Colorado Buffaloes | L 69-79 |
| Nov 28 | Nevada Wolf Pack | L 65-81 |
| Dec 4 | North Alabama Lions | L 63-65 |
| Dec 7 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | W 65-62 |
| Dec 14 | Saint Louis Billikens | L 75-85 |
| Dec 18 | Loyola Chicago Ramblers | W 85-71 |
| Dec 21 | Morgan State Bears | W 94-64 |
| Dec 29 | Seattle U Redhawks | W 67-59 |
| Dec 31 | Oregon State Beavers | L 62-70 |
| Jan 3 | San Diego Toreros | W 74-64 |
| Jan 5 | Portland Pilots | W 73-68 |
| Jan 9 | Loyola Marymount Lions | L 82-84 |
| Jan 11 | Pepperdine Waves | W 80-60 |
| Jan 14 | Saint Mary's Gaels | L 68-82 |
| Jan 19 | Washington State Cougars | W 85-80 |
| Jan 25 | Gonzaga Bulldogs | L 66-68 |
| Jan 29 | Santa Clara Broncos | L 73-88 |
| Feb 1 | Pacific Tigers | W 87-82 |
| Feb 5 | Loyola Marymount Lions | L 75-84 |
| Feb 8 | Saint Mary's Gaels | L 54-79 |
| Feb 13 | Oregon State Beavers | L 63-90 |
| Feb 15 | San Diego Toreros | W 92-79 |
| Feb 19 | Gonzaga Bulldogs | L 59-80 |
| Feb 22 | Santa Clara Broncos | L 73-94 |
| Feb 28 | Pacific Tigers | W 72-61 |
| Mar 8 | Portland Pilots | W 82-65 |
| Mar 9 | Oregon State Beavers | L 77-78 |
ANALYTICS
+1.5
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
50.4%
SOS
#58
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.8067
110.5
Adj O
97.6
Adj D
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California Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does San Francisco Men's Basketball compete in?
- San Francisco Dons Men's Basketball competes in the West Coast Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
- Where does San Francisco play men's basketball home games?
- San Francisco Men's Basketball plays home games at The Sobrato Center in San Francisco, CA.
- Who is the head coach of San Francisco Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of San Francisco Dons Men's Basketball is Chris Gerlusfen.
- When was San Francisco Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for San Francisco Men's Basketball is not currently available.