1891
Basketball invented
December 1, 1891: James Naismith invents basketball at YMCA Training School (now Springfield)
What this program never forgets
Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.
1892
First basketball game
March 11, 1892: First official basketball game played
2024 season 12-1, NCAA Quarterfinals
Best recent season; deep NCAA tournament run
Moment of the year · 2026
Won 42-28 vs Western New England
Week 1 of 2026. The single game that defined the season.
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Coaching history
Coaching history
- Amos Alonzo Stagg departs
- Hired Amos Alonzo Stagg
Cultural identity
Postseason games
Recent postseason (2023-2025): 1-1
Most recent: 2025 — win 21-7 (home). Last 5 postseason: 1-1.
2025 W2023 L
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