Denver Pioneers

Denver Pioneers

11-21 - 6th in Summit
Denver names Tim Bergstraser as men's basketball coach Denver names Tim Bergstraser as men's basketball coach

The University of Denver hired Tim Bergstraser on Monday as its next men's basketball coach following his successful three-year run at Division II Minnesota State University Moorhead, and he will take over for Jeff Wulbrun, who was let go last month.

Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2025-26 Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2025-26

An up-to-date list of every coaching vacancy in men's college basketball ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Akins scores 17, Denver takes down South Dakota State 78-62 in Summit League finale Akins scores 17, Denver takes down South Dakota State 78-62 in Summit League finale

— Sebastian Akins scored 17 points as Denver upset South Dakota State 78-62 on Saturday in a Summit League finale..

Brown scores 25, Kansas City knocks off Denver 64-56 Brown scores 25, Kansas City knocks off Denver 64-56

— Jamar Brown scored 25 points as Kansas City beat Denver 64-56 on Thursday night.

Akins' 15 lead Denver over Oral Roberts 71-60 Akins' 15 lead Denver over Oral Roberts 71-60

— Sebastian Akins' 15 points helped Denver defeat Oral Roberts 71-60 on Wednesday night.

Moni has 27 in North Dakota State's 89-84 OT win over Denver Moni has 27 in North Dakota State's 89-84 OT win over Denver

— Jacksen Moni had 27 points in North Dakota State's 89-84 overtime win against Denver on Saturday.

Akins scores 16, Denver knocks off North Dakota 68-64 Akins scores 16, Denver knocks off North Dakota 68-64

— Sebastian Akins had 16 points in Denver's 68-64 victory over North Dakota on Thursday night.

Minessale's late free throws helps St. Thomas-Minnesota beat Denver 79-76 Minessale's late free throws helps St. Thomas-Minnesota beat Denver 79-76

— Drake Dobbs had 21 points in St. Thomas-Minnesota's 79-76 victory against Denver on Saturday night.

Forte scores 25, South Dakota downs Denver 86-79 Forte scores 25, South Dakota downs Denver 86-79

— Chase Forte scored 25 points as South Dakota beat Denver 86-79 on Thursday night.

JJ White scores 23 to lead Omaha to 78-69 victory over Denver JJ White scores 23 to lead Omaha to 78-69 victory over Denver

— JJ White had 23 points to lead Omaha to a 78-69 victory over Denver on Saturday night.

Summit Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Omaha 77.3 2.5 13 22
St. Thomas-Minnes.. 83.1 - 10 24
South Dakota Stat.. 79.6 3 12 20
North Dakota Stat.. 81.1 2 11 21
South Dakota 85.2 4.5 14 19
North Dakota 77.3 11.5 21 12
Denver 72.4 12 21 11
Kansas City 72.3 10.5 20 13
Oral Roberts 73.3 15 23 7
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    DeAndre Craig
  • Assists Per Game

    DeAndre Craig
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Loch Cunningham

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Nicholas Shogbonyo
  • Steals Per Game

    DeAndre Craig
  • Blocks Per Game

    Pedro Lopez-Sanvicente