Hofstra Pride men's basketball

The Hofstra Pride men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Colonial Athletic Association.

Hofstra Pride
2019–20 Hofstra Pride men's basketball team
UniversityHofstra University
Head coachJoe Mihalich (7th season)
ConferenceColonial Athletic Association
LocationHempstead, New York
ArenaDavid S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex
(Capacity: 5,142)
NicknamePride
ColorsBlue, White, and Gold[1]
              
Uniforms
Home
Away
NCAA Tournament Round of 32
1976, 1977
NCAA Tournament Appearances
1976, 1977, 2000, 2001
NIT Quarterfinals
2006
NIT Second Round
2006
NIT Tournament Appearances
1999, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2016, 2019
Conference Tournament Champions
East Coast: 1976, 1977, 1994
America East: 2000, 2001
CAA: 2020
Conference Regular Season Champions
1977, 1983, 1990, 1992, 2000, 2001, 2016, 2019, 2020

Postseason results

NCAA Division I Tournament results

The Pride have appeared in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament four times. Their combined record is 0–4.

The team was due for their fifth appearance in the 2020 tournament, which was ultimately canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Year Round Opponent Result
1976Regional QuarterfinalsConnecticutL 78–80OT
1977Regional QuarterfinalsNotre DameL 83–90
2000First RoundOklahoma StateL 66–86
2001First RoundUCLAL 48–61

NCAA Division II Tournament results

The Pride have appeared in the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament three times. Their combined record is 5–4.

Year Round Opponent Result
1959Regional Semifinals
Regional Finals
Wesleyan (CT)
American
W 48–67
L 65–66
1962Regional Semifinals
Regional Finals
C.W. Post
Mount St. Mary's
W 56–55
L 54–66
1963Regional Semifinals
Regional Finals
Philadelphia Textile
Mount St. Mary's
L 50–55
W 78–71
1964Regional Semifinals
Regional Finals
Elite Eight
Catholic
Elizabethtown
Akron
W 92–91 2OT
W 74–61
L 58–77

NIT results

The Pride have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) six times. Their combined record is 2–6.

Year Round Opponent Result
1999First RoundRutgersL 45–58
2005Opening RoundSaint Joseph'sL 44–53
2006First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Nebraska
Saint Joseph's
Old Dominion
W 73–62
W 77–75
L 51–61
2007First RoundDePaulL 71–83
2016First RoundGeorge WashingtonL 80–82
2019First RoundNC StateL 78–84

CBI results

The Pride have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) three times. Their combined record is 0–3.

Year Round Opponent Result
2010First RoundIUPUIL 60–74
2011First RoundEvansvilleL 70–77
2015First RoundVermontL 81–85

Players

Retired jerseys

Hofstra has retired five jerseys in program history. In 2011, Charles Jenkins became the first to have his retired while still active.[2]

Hofstra Pride retired numbers
No. Player Years
10Speedy Claxton1996–2000
13Steve Nisenson1962–1965
21Rich Laurel1973–1977
22Charles Jenkins2007–2011
93Bill Thieben1953–1956

References

  1. Hofstra Licensing Standards Guide (PDF). July 1, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  2. "MBB: Hofstra To Retire Jenkins Jersey Number Saturday". GoHofstra.com. February 24, 2011. Retrieved May 2, 2020.


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