Chris Mack Joins South Florida as Head Basketball Coach Chris Mack, the head basketball coach at the College of Charleston, has accepted the head coaching position at the University of South Florida. The move marks the end of Mack’s two-year tenure with the Cougars, during which he led the team to a 45-20 overall record. In a statement, College of Charleston athletic director Matt Roberts expressed gratitude for Mack’s leadership and acknowledged the program’s legacy as a top 10 team in Division I history. “We are committed to continuing that legacy of excellence on and off the court,” Roberts said. The athletic director also extended well wishes to Mack, his wife Christi, and their family as they embark on their next chapter. The College of Charleston will now initiate a national search to find Mack’s successor. Collegiate Sports Associates, a firm that assists with coaching transitions, will support the process. The search is expected to take several weeks, with updates provided as the process unfolds. Mack’s departure follows a successful stint at the College of Charleston, where he helped elevate the program’s standing in the Southern Conference. His record of 45 wins and 20 losses reflects a balance of competitiveness and consistency, positioning the Cougars as a rising force in the league. The University of South Florida, which recently underwent a rebranding of its basketball program, aims to build on its recent improvements under Mack’s guidance. The move underscores the growing appeal of South Florida’s basketball infrastructure and its potential to attract high-profile coaches. As the College of Charleston prepares for its next chapter, the focus will shift to maintaining its tradition of excellence while exploring new opportunities for growth.#college_of_charleston #university_of_south_florida #chris_mack #matthew_roberts #collegiate_sports_associates
Chris Mack Leaves College of Charleston to Coach South Florida Chris Mack has resigned as head men’s basketball coach at the College of Charleston to take the same role at the University of South Florida, the school announced. The decision comes after two seasons leading the Cougars, during which Mack compiled a 45-20 overall record. The team last advanced to the NCAA Tournament in 2024, with no postseason appearances during his tenure. Athletic director Matt Roberts issued a statement expressing gratitude for Mack’s leadership and wished him and his family success in his new opportunity. Roberts emphasized the College of Charleston’s commitment to maintaining its legacy of success, noting the program’s status as one of the top 10 in Division I history for winning percentage. The school has partnered with Collegiate Sports Associates to initiate a national search for Mack’s replacement. Mack’s departure marks a significant shift for the College of Charleston program, which has struggled to consistently compete at the highest level in recent years. Despite his efforts, the Cougars have not reached the NCAA Tournament since 2024, raising questions about the challenges facing the program. Roberts acknowledged the need to rebuild while honoring the team’s historical achievements. The move to South Florida represents a new chapter for Mack, who previously coached at Kentucky and Louisville. His transition to the American Athletic Conference is expected to bring fresh strategies and resources to the Bulls’ program. As the College of Charleston begins its search, the focus will be on identifying a coach capable of restoring the team’s competitiveness and fulfilling its long-term goals.#college_of_charleston #university_of_south_florida #chris_mack #matthew_roberts #american_attorney_conference
Boston College Fires Men’s Basketball Coach Earl Grant Boston College has fired men’s basketball coach Earl Grant after five seasons in which the Eagles never made the NCAA tournament and finished above .500 just once. Grant, who took over the program in 2021 following Jim Christian’s departure, compiled a 72-92 overall record and a 30-67 mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference during his tenure. The decision marks the longest NCAA tournament drought in program history, as BC has not secured a bid since Al Skinner’s teams earned seven appearances between 2001 and 2009—a span that included four head coaches, five athletic directors, and two conference transitions. Grant, 49, previously led the College of Charleston to five consecutive winning seasons, including a 2018 campaign that earned him the Colonial Athletic Association’s coach of the year award and a berth in the NCAA tournament. At Boston College, he showed gradual improvement in his first three years, guiding the Eagles to 13, then 16, and finally 20 victories before the team’s performance declined. Over the past two seasons, BC won just seven ACC games combined and missed the 15-team conference tournament in back-to-back years. The program’s struggles extend beyond basketball. Boston College, one of the early schools to transition leagues during the NCAA’s conference realignment era, left the Big East for the ACC in 2005. Since joining the conference, the Eagles have posted a 305-368 record, the worst in ACC history. The women’s basketball team, which recently fired coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee, has also failed to reach the NCAA tournament since 2006, its first year in the ACC. Meanwhile, the football team went 2-10 this season, winning just one conference game and securing only one bowl victory in a decade.#ncaa_tournament #boston_college #earl_grant #atlantic_coast_conference #college_of_charleston
