The Hofstra Pride men's basketball team, known until 2000 as the Hofstra Flying Dutchmen, is the basketball team that represents Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, United States. Hofstra played its first game in 1936, and currently competes in the Coastal Athletic Association. Hofstra has appeared five times in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, most recently in 2026.
The Hofstra Pride play their games at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. They have played many games at Madison Square Garden, winning the Holiday Festival in 1998, 1999, and 2006. Hofstra is 10âÂÂ9 all-time at the Garden.
Hofstra has also played various games at Barclays Center and the Nassau Coliseum throughout its history.
6 former Hofstra Pride players have played at least one game in the NBA.
Source: Hofstra Record Book
Besides in-conference rivalries, Hofstra has a local rivalry with SUNY Stony Brook. Hofstra and Stony Brook are the only two NCAA Division I programs on Long Island outside of New York City (there are two universities with Division I programs in the New York City portion of Long Island: LIU in Brooklyn and St. John's in Queens). This rivalry is often referred to as the Battle of Long Island, in reference to the historical Battle of Long Island in 1776. Hofstra leads the rivalry 20âÂÂ4 all time.
The Pride have appeared in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament five times. Their combined record is 0âÂÂ5.
The team earned an automatic berth to the 2020 NCAA tournament by winning the CAA conference tournament, but that year's NCAA tournament was ultimately canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Pride have appeared in the NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament three times. Their combined record is 5âÂÂ4.
The Pride have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) seven times. Their combined record is 3âÂÂ7.
The Pride have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) three times. Their combined record is 0âÂÂ3.
Hofstra has retired five numbers in program history. In 2011, Charles Jenkins became the first to have his retired while still active.