The Santa Clara Broncos men’s basketball team, representing Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California, competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the West Coast Conference (WCC). They play their home games at the Leavey Center, which has a seating capacity of 4,500.
2024–2025 Season Performance
Under the leadership of ninth-year head coach Herb Sendek, the Broncos concluded the 2024–2025 regular season with a 20–12 overall record and a 12–6 mark in WCC play, securing a fourth-place finish.
In the WCC tournament, the Broncos faced a narrow 78–76 loss to Pepperdine in the quarterfinals, ending their tournament run.
Recent Highlights
- Player Development: Brandin Podziemski, who transferred from the University of Illinois, made a significant impact in his first season with Santa Clara. He earned honors such as NABC First Team, USBWA All-District, and All-WCC First Team, and was named WCC Co-Player of the Year alongside Drew Timme of Gonzaga. Podziemski declared for the 2023 NBA Draft and was selected 19th overall by the Golden State Warriors.
Looking Ahead
As of March 10, 2025, Santa Clara is listed among the at-large teams in the NCAA tournament bracketology projections, indicating a strong possibility of receiving an invitation to the tournament despite their early exit from the WCC tournament.