Chris Mack Named Head Coach of USF Men's Basketball
Key Points:
- Chris Mack has been named the 13th head coach of the University of South Florida (USF) men's basketball program, bringing 15 seasons of head coaching experience and a 323-153 (.679) career record.
- Mack has led teams to nine NCAA Tournament appearances, including four Sweet 16s and one Elite Eight, and has posted 12 seasons with 20 or more wins at Xavier, Louisville, and College of Charleston.
- He was the 2016 national coach of the year and has earned multiple conference coach of the year honors, while also being recognized for his moral integrity with the Skip Prosser Man of the Year Award.
- Mack’s recent success includes back-to-back 20-win seasons at College of Charleston and leading Louisville to a Top 15 ranking and a No. 1 AP poll ranking during the 2019-2020 season.
- USF Athletics CEO Rob Higgins expressed excitement about Mack’s leadership, highlighting his experience in roster building and program transformation as key to elevating Bulls basketball to new heights.