Fairleigh Dickinson Knights

The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights play in Hackensack, New Jersey, competing in the Northeast Conference. The Knights made national headlines with their 2023 tournament upset. FDU's blue and red colors and northern New Jersey location create a competitive identity.

Fairleigh Dickinson stunned Purdue in the 2023 NCAA Tournament as a 16-seed, becoming only the second 16-seed to defeat a 1-seed in tournament history. The Knights' upset captivated the nation and put FDU on the basketball map. The program has made four tournament appearances.