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The Best Patriot League Basketball Teams

Ranker NCAA Basketball
Updated March 15, 2025 10 items
Voting Rules
Vote up the Patriot League schools with the historically best basketball team.

The best Patriot League basketball teams don't necessarily have the national dominance of teams from more prominent NCAA basketball conferences. The Holy Cross Crusaders have the only national championship in Patriot League basketball history, but the conference has given us a few all-time NBA greats like David Robinson and Bob Cousy.

And the intradivision rivalries such as that between the Navy Midshipmen and Army Black Knights help make the Patriot League a must-watch.

When you look at all the Patriot League basketball programs, which stands out as the most successful? Make your pick and check back to see what other voters think.

  • Holy Cross Crusaders
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    Holy Cross Crusaders

    All-time record: 1412-994
    Conferences titles: 6
    National championships: 1
    Final Four appearances: 2

    Notable players: Bob Cousy

    • Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
    11 votes
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  • Army Black Knights
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    Army Black Knights

    All-time record: 1235-1251
    Conferences titles: 0
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: Mike Krzyzewski

    • Location: West Point, New York
    10 votes
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  • Boston University Terriers
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    Boston University Terriers

    All-time record: 1092-1039
    Conferences titles: 8
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: Raja Bell

    • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
    7 votes
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  • Bucknell Bison
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    Bucknell Bison

    All-time record: 1449-1229
    Conferences titles: 18
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: Mike Muscala

    • Location: Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
    9 votes
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  • Colgate Raiders
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    Colgate Raiders

    All-time record: 1281-1402
    Conferences titles: 4
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: Adonal Foyle

    • Location: Hamilton, New York
    6 votes
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  • Navy Midshipmen
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    Navy Midshipmen

    All-time record: 1395-1065
    Conferences titles: 8
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: David Robinson

    • Location: Annapolis, Maryland
    12 votes
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