Holy Cross Crusaders Mens Basketball

The Holy Cross Crusaders men's basketball team represents the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts in NCAA Division I competition. The team competes in the Patriot League and plays their home games in the Hart Center. Under coach Doggie Julian, the Crusaders won a national championship in 1947. It is the only school from Massachusetts to win an NCAA Division I tournament. Along with Final Four appearances in 1947 and 1948, Holy Cross has appeared 13 times in the NCAA tournament, most recently in 2016. Dave Paulsen was appointed the program's 19th head coach on March 28, 2023.