Padua Franciscan Bruins: 2026–2027 Boys Basketball Team Preview
Updated: 4 hours ago
Good luck to the Padua Franciscan Bruins, their coaches, and every player as they prepare for the 2026–2027 boys basketball season.
Team Details
Division: 3
School colors: Brown and white
Conference: North Coast Conference
Head coach: Brian Ansberry
Last season (2025–26): 14–9 overall; 9–3 conference.
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Returning-Player Notes
Player notes reflect dated records in the master team page. Final 2026–2027 participation and pending details remain subject to program confirmation.
Returning-player watch (2025–26 grades; 2026–27 participation to confirm): Antione Wooten and Jack Boswell (2025–26 juniors); Edward Franceschi, Dominic Harb, Brayden McKelvey, Braylon Benson, Chase Martin, DJ Storey and Bradyn Minite (sophomores); Zaire Lewis, Win Fluker, Jai’Den Gambrell and Geo Smith (freshmen). Prior roster/source.
2026–2027 Schedule
Available entries from the master team page; this may be a partial schedule. Highlighted entries are home games and bold entries are conference games. TBA and flagged details remain unconfirmed.
Tuesday, December 1 — Strongsville — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 11 — at St. Ignatius — 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 12 — Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin — 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 15 — Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 18 — at Benedictine — 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 22 — St. Edward — 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 3 — Opponent TBA (Play by Play Classic) — TBA
Tuesday, January 5 — Elyria Catholic — 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 5 — at Lake Catholic — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 8 — at Elyria Catholic — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 15 — Holy Name — 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 16 — at John Marshall — 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 19 — at Kenston — 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 22 — Benedictine — 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 26 — at Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin — 7:15 p.m.
Friday, January 29 — at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy — 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 30 — Triway — TBA
Tuesday, February 2 — Lake Catholic — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 5 — Elyria Catholic — 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 9 — St. Vincent-St. Mary — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 12 — at Holy Name — 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 16 — at Walsh Jesuit — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 19 — at Cleveland Central Catholic — 7:00 p.m.
Schedule verification: ☐ Twenty-three postings. January 5 shows different opponents at the same time; Elyria Catholic appears three times. Confirm tournament and league dates.
Team Links
School basketball website: https://paduabruins.com/sports/mens-basketball
Good Luck This Season
Wolfe Sports wishes every Padua Franciscan Bruins player, coach, staff member, and family a great 2026–2027 season.
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October 24 Roster and Schedule Update
The master lists multiple opponents on 2027-01-05: Elyria Catholic / Lake Catholic. Confirm the correct event and opponent with the program.
