Men's Basketball
The mission of the men’s basketball program is to develop IC recruited athletes for the rigors of Division I basketball, expand their basketball knowledge and skill set, and instill the Air Force core values into their athletic experience. A strong emphasis is placed on teamwork, skill development, and proper execution of the fundamentals of the game.
Basketball players will be taught offensive and defensive schemes run by the U.S. Air Force Academy Basketball team, and will participate in a strategic, focused strength and conditioning program modeled after the Academy’s program.
The team usually competes in a 26-32 game schedule against junior colleges, NCAA/ NAIA junior varsity, and military base teams. The basketball season runs from September to February.
Men’s basketball pre-season workouts begin during Basic Military Training intramurals and the team is considered “on season” with the first official practice occurring after the Labor Day holiday. Typically, the season ends over President’s Day weekend. Off-season workouts/practices begin after the last official game and end in May.
2025-2026 Men’s Basketball Schedule
| DATE | TIME | OPPONENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct. | 1 p.m. | Peterson AFB | USAFA Prep School |
| 1 Nov. | 1 p.m. | Northeastern Junior College | Northeastern CC, Sterling Co |
| 5 Nov. | 6 p.m. | Laramie CC | Laramie, WY |
| 8 Nov. | 1 p.m. | Northeastern Junior College | USAFA Prep School |
| 14 Nov. | 7:30 p.m. | Gillette CC | Gillette Community College, WY |
| 15 Nov. | 3 p.m. | Gillette CC | Gillette Community College, WY |
| 21 Nov. | 6 p.m. | USAFA Club | USAFA Prep School/Ctr Gym |
| 5 Dec. | 4 p.m. | Peterson AFB | USAFA Prep School |
| 12 Dec. | 4 p.m. | Otero JC | USAFA Prep School |
| 10 Jan. | 4 p.m. | USAFA Club | USAFA Prep School |
| 16 Jan. | TBD | Army Prep | USAFA Prep School |
| 24 Jan. | 5 p.m. | Northwest Tech CC | Northwest Tech CC, KS |
| 31 Jan. | 7 p.m. | Fort Carson | USAFA Prep School |
| 6 Feb. | 4 p.m. | Four Winds | USAFA Prep School |
| 13 Feb. | TBD | Army Prep | West Point, NY |
| 14 Feb. | TBD | NY Military Prep | Cornwall, NY |