Chris Ford (2001–03) was the third former Boston Celtics player to become head coach at Brandeis, following Bob Brannum (1970–86) and K.C.

The basketball and volleyball teams play in the Red Auerbach Arena at the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center.

[5][6] Brandeis' baseball team advanced to the Division III championship game in 1977, although they lost to Stanislaus State.

Three former NBA Boston Celtics players have coached basketball at Brandeis – KC Jones (67–70), Bob Brannum (70–86) and Chris Ford (2001–2003).

Tim Morehouse ('00) won a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics in Men's team saber in Beijing, China.

In 2012, the team won a share of the UAA title, its first in history, and returned to NCAAs after a 27-year absence, advancing to the Sweet 16 before losing to Williams College.

Following the loss, veteran head coach Michael Coven, who was with the team for 44 seasons, announced his retirement, and was replaced by Gabe Margolis.

After defeating Western Connecticut in the 1st Round, 3–0, and Rutgers-Newark in the 2nd Round, 1–0, the squad moved on to the Sweet 16, where it beat previously undefeated Drew University, 1–0, setting up an Elite 8 match with defending national champion Tufts University, a team that the Judges had lost to in the regular season.

[20] In the national semifinal, the Judges fell to eventual champion Messiah College, 3–2, in double-overtime, bringing the program's season to a close at 17–5.

In 2012, the team advanced to the Elite Eight and finished the season ranked the top Division III program in New England and No.

At the Division III championship, Eleena Zhelezov became the first person in NCAA history to win four consecutive triple jump titles.

[23] Brandeis' football team played its first game on September 30, 1950, a road win against Maine Maritime Academy.

[27] During its nine years of varsity play, Brandeis' football team recorded 34 wins, 33 losses, and four ties.

The Gosman Center also served as the pre-season training home and practice facility of the Boston Celtics between 1991 and 1999.