TOLEDO ROCKETS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Founded alongside the University of Toledo in 1872, Rockets basketball operates from Savage Arena in a city with 14,440 students supporting Mid-American Conference competition. Coach Tod Kowalczyk directs a 13-player roster that entered the season navigating the challenging balance of home court advantage—the Rockets posted an 8-5 record in Toledo while struggling to 5-8 on the road. Despite uneven travel performance, the team maintained conference competitiveness with a 6-4 MAC record through the winter season.
Toledo's offensive approach centers on ball movement and scoring efficiency, averaging 80.8 points per game while holding opponents to 77.6 PPG. The Rockets' 13-13 overall record reflects vulnerability in away games, where road environments have proven particularly challenging compared to their Savage Arena fortress. Kowalczyk's program balances recruitment across the MAC's competitive landscape while developing depth within its modest roster size that characterizes mid-major basketball programs.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of Toledo |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Toledo, Ohio |
| Venue | Savage Arena |
| Head Coach | Tod Kowalczyk |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Leroy Blyden Jr. | G |
| 7 | Sean Craig | F |
| 23 | Phoenix Glassnor | G |
| 11 | Will James Jr. | G |
| 0 | Toby Nwokolo | F |
| 22 | Tyler Ode | G |
| 32 | Jaylan Ouwinga | F |
| 25 | Austin Parks | C |
| 21 | London Praytor | F |
| 10 | Chris Riddle | F |
| 5 | Mynor Strong | G |
| 4 | Kyler Vanderjagt | G |
| 3 | Sonny Wilson | G |
SEASON RECORD
19-15
Overall
13-5
Home
6-10
Away
10-5
Conference
81.0 PPG / 76.6 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | South Alabama Jaguars | L 74-76 |
| Nov 8 | Marshall Thundering Herd | L 73-85 |
| Nov 12 | Wright State Raiders | W 81-71 |
| Nov 15 | Detroit Mercy Titans | W 90-83 |
| Nov 20 | Youngstown State Penguins | W 92-75 |
| Nov 24 | Troy Trojans | W 75-68 |
| Nov 26 | Belmont Bruins | L 72-87 |
| Dec 1 | Central State Marauders | W 102-58 |
| Dec 6 | Oakland Golden Grizzlies | L 97-98 |
| Dec 13 | Robert Morris Colonials | L 70-75 |
| Dec 16 | Michigan State Spartans | L 69-92 |
| Dec 20 | Lourdes University Gray Wolves | W 100-67 |
| Dec 30 | Western Michigan Broncos | W 84-79 |
| Jan 3 | Central Michigan Chippewas | W 78-75 |
| Jan 7 | Northern Illinois Huskies | W 75-61 |
| Jan 9 | Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 73-87 |
| Jan 14 | Ohio Bobcats | W 101-85 |
| Jan 16 | Kent State Golden Flashes | L 84-87 |
| Jan 20 | Massachusetts Minutemen | L 82-84 |
| Jan 24 | Bowling Green Falcons | W 73-72 |
| Jan 28 | Akron Zips | L 81-91 |
| Jan 31 | Ball State Cardinals | W 73-55 |
| Feb 4 | Kent State Golden Flashes | L 72-75 |
| Feb 7 | James Madison Dukes | L 71-73 |
| Feb 12 | Western Michigan Broncos | W 90-79 |
| Feb 14 | Bowling Green Falcons | L 70-80 |
| Feb 21 | Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 94-75 |
| Feb 25 | Northern Illinois Huskies | W 79-69 |
| Feb 28 | Ohio Bobcats | W 79-67 |
| Mar 4 | Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 72-74 |
| Mar 7 | Buffalo Bulls | W 99-78 |
| Mar 12 | Bowling Green Falcons | W 77-76 |
| Mar 13 | Massachusetts Minutemen | W 77-67 |
| Mar 15 | Akron Zips | L 76-79 |
ANALYTICS
+4.5
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
55.6%
SOS
#164
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.4831
108.7
Adj O
109.4
Adj D
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Ohio Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Toledo Men's Basketball compete in?
- Toledo Rockets Men's Basketball competes in the Mid-American Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Toledo play men's basketball home games?
- Toledo Men's Basketball plays home games at Savage Arena in Toledo, OH.
- Who is the head coach of Toledo Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Toledo Rockets Men's Basketball is Tod Kowalczyk.
- When was Toledo Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Toledo Men's Basketball is not currently available.