The La Salle Explorers men's basketball program represents La Salle University in college basketball. Currently, the team is led by head coach Fran Dunphy in his second season. They compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
The program has earned recognition as the 53rd "Greatest College Basketball Program of All-Time" by Street & Smith's magazine and 71st by the ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia. La Salle holds a unique distinction of having two players, Lionel Simmons and Michael Brooks, in the top 25 in all-time NCAA scoring, alongside Houston. Additionally, the program has produced three National Players of the Year. From their early beginnings to their championship triumphs on the national stage, La Salle's basketball program has left an enduring legacy in the world of collegiate athletics.
La Salle College Basketball Championship Wins
La Salle has clinched one National Championship. They have participated in the NCAA tournament 12 times, with a combined record of 14–11. Their crowning achievement came in 1954 when they were National Champions.
| Tournament Achievement | Years |
| NCAA Tournament Champions | 1954 |
| NCAA Tournament Runner-up | 1955 |
| NCAA Tournament Final Four | 1954, 1955 |
| NCAA Tournament Elite Eight | 1954, 1955 |
| NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen | 1954, 1955, 2013 |
| NCAA Tournament Round of 32 | 1975, 1978, 1983, 1990, 2013 |
When did La Salle win the College Basketball Championship?
La Salle secured their National Championship in 1954, marking a historic moment in the program's history. They also won one National Invitation Tournament Championship and reached two Final Fours.
La Salle College Basketball Championship appearances: How many College Basketball Championship appearances do the La Salle have?
The Explorers have made 12 appearances in the NCAA Tournament. They have also won eight Philadelphia Big 5 city championships.
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
| 1954 | First roundSweet SixteenElite EightFinal FourNational Championship | FordhamNC StateNavyPenn StateBradley | W 76–74OTW 88–81W 64–48W 69–54W 92–76 | |
| 1955 | First roundSweet SixteenElite EightFinal FourNational Championship | West VirginiaPrincetonCanisiusIowaSan Francisco | W 95–61W 73–46W 99–64W 73–76L 63–77 | |
| 1968 | First round | Columbia | L 69–83 | |
| 1975 | First round | Syracuse | L 83–87OT | |
| 1978 | First round | Villanova | L 97–103 | |
| 1980 | No. 11 | First round | No. 6 Purdue | L 82–90 |
| 1983 | No. 12 | Preliminary RoundFirst Round | No. 12 Boston University#5 VCU | W 70–58L 67–76 |
| 1988 | No. 13 | First round | No. 4 Kansas State | L 53–66 |
| 1989 | No. 9 | First round | No. 8 Louisiana Tech | L 74–83 |
| 1990 | No. 4 | First roundSecond Round | No. 13 Southern Miss#5 Clemson | W 79–63L 75–79 |
| 1992 | No. 13 | First round | No. 4 Seton Hall | L 76–78 |
| 2013 | No. 13 | First FourSecond RoundThird RoundSweet Sixteen | No. 13 Boise State#4 Kansas State#12 Ole Miss#9 Wichita State | W 80–71W 63–61W 76–74L 58–72 |
When did La Salle last appear in the College Basketball Championship?
La Salle last appeared in the College Basketball Championship in 2013, securing victories in the First Four, Second Round, and Third Round before reaching the Sweet Sixteen.
La Salle Conferences Wins
La Salle has won four Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships. They have been conference tournament champions in the East Coast Conference (ECC) and MAAC, as well as regular-season champions in both conferences.
Here's the table representing La Salle's conference championships:
| Conference | Tournament Champions | Regular Season Champions |
| East Coast (ECC) | 1975, 1978, 1980, 1983 | 1968, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1983 |
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992 | 1984, 1988, 1989 |
FAQ's On La Salle College Basketball Championships
A. La Salle has won one NCAA tournament championship, achieved in 1954.
A. Fran Dunphy is the current head coach of the La Salle Explorers men's basketball team.
A. La Salle has made 12 appearances in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
A. La Salle's overall record in the NCAA tournament is 14 wins and 11 losses.
A. La Salle won their first NCAA tournament championship in 1954.
