Bradley Braves

The Bradley Braves play at Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois, competing in the Missouri Valley Conference. The Braves have a long basketball tradition in the Illinois basketball heartland. Bradley's red and white colors and Peoria location create a passionate following.

Bradley reached back-to-back NCAA championship games in 1950 and 1954. Hersey Hawkins won the 1988 National Player of the Year award, the program's crowning individual achievement. The Braves have made 11 tournament appearances and won numerous MVC championships.