The Santa Clara Broncos men’s basketball team has a rich history and a strong presence in NCAA Division I basketball
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. Representing Santa Clara University, the Broncos compete in the West Coast Conference (WCC) and play their home games at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, California
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. The team is currently coached by Herb Sendek, who has been with the Broncos since 2016
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The Broncos have a storied past, with their first basketball game dating back to 1904
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. Over the years, they have made 11 appearances in the NCAA Tournament and six in the National Invitational Tournament (NIT)
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. Notably, the 2010-11 team won the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT), and the 2012-13 team won the College Basketball Invitational (CBI)
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. Santa Clara is the only team to have won both the CBI and CIT
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The team has produced several collegiate All-Americans and NBA players, including Ken Sears, who led the Broncos to the 1952 Final Four and later played for the New York Knicks in the NBA
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. The Broncos have also had sustained success under various long-tenured coaches, with George Barsi’s “Magicians of the Maplewood” being one of the most memorable eras
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In recent years, the Broncos have returned to the NIT in both 2022 and 2023, and have produced first-round draft picks in the NBA draft
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. The team continues to be a competitive force in the WCC, with a strong fan base and a commitment to excellence on and off the court.
For more information, you can check out the official Santa Clara University Men’s Basketball page here
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If you’re interested in watching some of their recent games, here’s a YouTube link to a highlight reel of their recent performances.
Are you a fan of the Broncos, or just curious about their basketball program?
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en.wikipedia.org
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santaclarabroncos.com
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