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VCU Secures Coach Martelli Jr. with Long-Term Contract
24 Mar
Summary
- Coach Phil Martelli Jr. received a contract extension through 2032.
- VCU achieved its first NCAA Tournament win in a decade.
- The team finished with 28 wins, tying a school record.
VCU has extended the contract of men's basketball coach Phil Martelli Jr. through the 2031-32 season. This decision comes after his inaugural campaign where he led the Rams to an impressive 28-8 record. His tenure included a significant NCAA Tournament victory over North Carolina, marking the program's first tournament win in a decade. This win was part of an outstanding late-season run, with the team winning 17 of their last 18 games. The 28 victories also matched the second-highest win total in school history. Martelli's previous coaching experience includes a two-year stint at Bryant University. He is the son of former St. Joseph's coach Phil Martelli.
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