Chris Mack named Head Basketball Coach at South Florida University of South Florida athletics director Rob Higgins has appointed Chris Mack as the 13th head coach of the Bulls men’s basketball program. Mack, who led Xavier and Louisville to NCAA Tournament appearances, joins South Florida after two 20-win seasons at the College of Charleston. He brings a 323-153 (.679) career record to Tampa, having previously coached at Xavier (2009-18), Louisville (2018-22), and College of Charleston (2024-26). Mack has compiled 12 20-win seasons and guided teams to nine NCAA Tournament appearances, including four Sweet 16 and one Elite Eight berth with Xavier. His first 11 seasons as a head coach yielded 259 victories, ranking him among the top 12 coaches in that span. As a player, assistant, or head coach, he has been part of 19 NCAA Tournament runs. His teams have achieved a No. 1 Associated Press Poll ranking with Louisville and a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament with Xavier. “Bulls basketball has incredible momentum, and we’ve found an outstanding coach and leader to elevate our program to the next level,” Higgins said. “Chris Mack has reached 20 or more wins in 12 of his 15 seasons as a head coach and guided teams to nine NCAA Tournaments, including several Sweet 16s and an Elite Eight. He brings elite experience in roster building through the portal and transforming programs in a short time frame. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Chris and his family to Bulls Nation. With Chris and Kristy (Curry) leading our men’s and women’s programs, Tampa Bay’s Home for Hoops will be rocking and poised for an incredibly bright future.” Mack, one of just 19 coaches in college basketball history to lead their team to a No.#xavier #louisville #university_of_south_florida #chris_mack #rob_higgins
