Rhode Island boasts a rich basketball tradition, with both men’s and women’s teams competing at the NCAA Division I level as members of the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Men’s Basketball:
The Rhode Island Rams men’s basketball team, led by third-year head coach Archie Miller, concluded the 2024–25 season with an 18–13 overall record and a 7–11 mark in Atlantic 10 play. They clinched the Jacksonville Classic championship earlier in the season.
Women’s Basketball:
Under the guidance of sixth-year head coach Tammi Reiss, the Rams women’s basketball team finished the 2024–25 season with a 16–14 record, going 11–6 in conference games. The previous season, they achieved a 21–14 record, reaching the Atlantic 10 Tournament championship game.
Coach Reiss also served as an assistant coach for the U.S. women’s 3×3 basketball team, which secured a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics.
Rivalries and Notable Games:
One of the most anticipated matchups is the annual “Ocean State Rivalry” between the Rhode Island Rams and the Providence Friars. In their most recent encounter on December 7, 2024, Rhode Island emerged victorious with a 69–63 win.
Recent Highlights:
- Saint Joseph’s guard Erik Reynolds II became the program’s all-time leading scorer in a game against Rhode Island, marking a significant milestone in his career.
- The Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Tournament, held from March 12–16, 2025, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., featured intense competition. Teams like VCU and George Mason shared the regular-season title and vied for NCAA Tournament berths.
For comprehensive schedules, rosters, and the latest updates, fans can visit the official University of Rhode Island Athletics website.