The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights men's basketball is the NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's basketball program that represents Fairleigh Dickinson University in Hackensack, New Jersey. The school's team currently competes in the Northeast Conference (NEC) and plays their home games at the Bogota Savings Bank Center.
On March 17, 2023, during March Madness, the Knights became the second men's No. 16 seed team and first First Four team to beat a No. 1 seed team when they defeated the Purdue Boilermakers, 63–58. They also advanced past the Round of 64 for the first time in the school's history.[2]
The Knights have appeared in seven NCAA tournaments. Their combined record is 3–7.
The Knights appeared in one NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament. Their combined record was 0–2.
The Knights appeared in two NAIA tournaments. Their record was 1–2.
The Knights have appeared in two National Invitation Tournaments (NIT). Their combined record is 0–2.
No Fairleigh Dickinson player has ever played in the NBA. Three former players have been selected in the NBA draft: