At the U.S. Naval Academy, optimism is cultivated with purpose and discipline. This season, the Navy Midshipmen men’s basketball team has transformed that discipline into one of the most compelling runs in the Patriot League’s 40-year history.
With a commanding league lead, a new head coach who has stabilized and energized the program, and a roster that has matured into one of the league’s most balanced and resilient teams, Navy has emerged as a legitimate contender for something that has eluded them since 1998--a berth in the NCAA Tournament.