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University | Bradley University | ||
Conference | Missouri Valley Conference | ||
Location | Peoria, IL | ||
Head coach | Brian Wardle (2nd year) | ||
Arena |
Carver Arena (Capacity: 11,442) |
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Nickname | Braves | ||
Colors | Red and White |
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NCAA Tournament runner-up | |||
1950, 1954 | |||
NCAA Tournament Final Four | |||
1950, 1954 | |||
NCAA Tournament Elite Eight | |||
1954, 1955 | |||
NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen | |||
1954, 1955, 2006 | |||
NCAA Tournament Round of 32 | |||
1986, 2006 | |||
NCAA Tournament appearances | |||
1950, 1954, 1955, 1980, 1986, 1988, 1996, 2006 | |||
Conference tournament champions | |||
1980, 1988 | |||
Conference regular season champions | |||
1950, 1962, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1996 |
The Bradley Braves men's basketball team represents Bradley University, located in Peoria, Illinois, United States, in NCAA Division I basketball competition. They currently compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2006, reaching the "Sweet Sixteen". The Braves are currently coached by Brian Wardle.
Bradley has also appeared in the National Invitation Tournament 21 times; have an all-time NIT record of 26–18, with four titles (1957, 1960, 1964, and 1982). Until the introduction of the Vegas 16 Tournament in 2016, the program held the distinction of being invited to the initial offering of every national postseason tournament.
The Bradley Braves men's basketball team plays their home games at Carver Arena (11,442).
The Braves have appeared in 8 NCAA Tournaments and have advanced to two final fours and two national championship games. Their combined record of 11–8.
The Braves have appeared in 21 National Invitation Tournaments and are four-time champions (1957, 1960, 1964, and 1982). Their combined record is 25–18.
The Braves have participated in one College Basketball Invitational in 2008 where they advanced to the 3–game series final. Their combined record is 4–2.
The Braves have participated in two CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournaments (CIT). In 2009 where they advanced to the championship game. Their combined record is 5–2.