The name “St. Francis” is associated with several colleges and universities, each with its own basketball program:
Saint Francis University (Loretto, Pennsylvania):
The Saint Francis Red Flash men’s basketball team competes in the Northeast Conference (NEC). They made their NCAA tournament debut in 1991. After a 34-year absence, they returned to the NCAA tournament in 2025.
Their most recent appearance was on March 18, 2025, in the First Four round against Alabama State, where they narrowly lost 70-68.
University of St. Francis (Joliet, Illinois):
The University of St. Francis Fighting Saints men’s basketball team competes in the NAIA. Their official athletics website provides information on schedules, rosters, and news.
St. Francis College (Brooklyn, New York):
The St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers men’s basketball team competes in NCAA Division I as part of the Northeast Conference. Their official athletics website offers details about their basketball program, including schedules and team information.
University of Saint Francis (Fort Wayne, Indiana):
The University of Saint Francis Cougars men’s basketball team competes in the NAIA. Their official website provides information on their basketball program, including schedules and rosters.