Seton Hall Pirates

The Seton Hall Pirates play at the Prudential Center in Newark, bringing Big East basketball to the New York metropolitan area. Under Shaheen Holloway, the Pirates build on the coach's own legacy as a player and the 2024 success that brought him back. Seton Hall's blue and white colors and Jersey pride create a passionate following. The program has made 14 NCAA Tournament appearances and reached the 1989 national championship game. The Rock's downtown Newark location provides exposure in the nation's largest media market. Seton Hall's Catholic identity and tri-state location attract talent.

Seton Hall reached the 1989 national championship game under P.J. Carlesimo, falling to Michigan in overtime. The Pirates have produced NBA stars like Mark Bryant, Terry Dehere, and Isaiah Whitehead. The 2000 team led by Eddie Griffin reached the Sweet 16. Seton Hall's rivalry with Villanova and other Big East foes dates to the conference's founding. Holloway's 2022 Saint Peter's Elite Eight run before returning to his alma mater demonstrated his coaching prowess.