McConnell named Head Basketball Coach at St. Mary's
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Key Points:
- Mickey McConnell has been named head men’s basketball coach at Saint Mary’s College, succeeding Randy Bennett who left after 25 seasons to coach at Arizona State.
- McConnell has been a key figure in the program as both a standout player and associate head coach, helping lead the Gaels to five consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances as a single-digit seed.
- Since returning to Saint Mary’s in 2019, McConnell has contributed to a 175-54 (.764) record over seven years, coaching multiple WCC Players of the Year and Defensive Players of the Year.
- A former WCC Player of the Year and First Team All-WCC honoree, McConnell had a successful eight-year professional basketball career in Europe and is considered one of the best players in Gaels history.
- McConnell expressed gratitude for Bennett’s mentorship and emphasized his commitment to continuing the program’s success with strong institutional support.
