The 2025–26 Bradley Braves men's basketball team represented Bradley University during the 2025–26 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Braves, led by 10th-year head coach Brian Wardle, played their home games at the Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois as members of the Missouri Valley Conference. They finished the season 21–13, 13–7 in MVC play to finish in second place. They defeated Valparaiso in the quarterfinal of the MVC tournament before being upset by Northern Iowa. They received a bid to the National Invitation Tournament where they lost to Dayton in the first round.
Previous season The Braves finished the 2024–25 season 28–9, 15–5 in MVC play to finish in second place. In the MVC tournament, they defeated Murray State and Valparaiso to advance to the championship game where they lost to Drake. They received a bid to the National Invitation Tournament as a No. 3 seed. There they defeated North Alabama and George Washington before losing to eventual champion Chattanooga.
Roster
Schedule and results
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