NCAA Division I Programs in New York
New York's Division I men's basketball landscape spans multiple conferences and competitive levels, offering in-state recruits diverse pathways to college basketball. The state hosts power conference programs like Syracuse and St. John's alongside strong mid-major programs in the Atlantic 10, Northeast Conference, and Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. From major research universities to smaller liberal arts schools, New York's 22 D1 programs provide options suited to different academic profiles, playing styles, and development trajectories. High school athletes should explore the full spectrum of opportunities rather than fixating solely on marquee programs. Fit matters more than prestige—the right school balances athletic competition, academic quality, and campus culture to maximize both on-court growth and long-term success.
By Conference
America East Conference 2
- UAlbany Great Danes
- Binghamton Bearcats
Atlantic 10 Conference 2
- St. Bonaventure Bonnies
- Fordham Rams
Atlantic Coast Conference 1
- Syracuse Orange
Big East Conference 1
- St. John's Red Storm
Coastal Athletic Association 2
- Hofstra Pride
- Stony Brook Seawolves
Ivy League 2
- Columbia Lions
- Cornell Big Red
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference 6
- Iona Gaels
- Niagara Purple Eagles
- Canisius Golden Griffins
- Manhattan Jaspers
- Marist Red Foxes
- Siena Saints
Mid-American Conference 1
- Buffalo Bulls
Northeast Conference 3
- Le Moyne Dolphins
- Wagner Seahawks
- Long Island University Sharks
Patriot League 2
- Army Black Knights
- Colgate Raiders
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