The Bellarmine University men's basketball team captured its historic national championship in 2011 during a dominant run in the NCAA Division II tournament. Under the brilliant leadership of legendary head coach Scott Davenport, the Knights put on a masterclass in disciplined team play, defeating BYU-Hawaii in the national title game to secure the first basketball national championship in the history of the university, cementing an unforgettable milestone for the program and its loyal supporters.