UC San Diego head coach Eric Olen is a finalist for the Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year award, recognizing the top mid-major head coach in college basketball. Olen was previously honored as The Big West Coach of the Year and has won numerous coaching awards during his tenure. Under his leadership, the Tritons have achieved significant success, including leading The Big West in several statistics and securing a 21-11 record in their fourth Division I season. The Hugh Durham award, named after a highly accomplished coach, is determined by a 10-member voting committee and will be announced in Phoenix.

By the Numbers
  • Olen has garnered three Coach of the Year awards and 210 victories during his 11 years as UC San Diego's head coach.
  • UC San Diego posted a 21-11 record and led The Big West in three-pointers per game, fewest turnovers per game, and assist-turnover ratio.
Yes, But

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State of Play
  • Eric Olen is a finalist for the prestigious Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year award.
  • The recipient of the award is determined by a 10-member voting committee of current and former head coaches, and senior staff members of collegeinsider.com.
  • UC San Diego transitioned to NCAA Division I in 2020 as a member of the Big West Conference, with a rich history of athletic success at lower divisions.
What's Next

The 2024 Hugh Durham award will be announced in Phoenix, alongside the Division I men's basketball championship.

Bottom Line

UC San Diego's head coach Eric Olen's outstanding leadership has positioned him as a contender for the prestigious Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year award, marking the Tritons' continued success in the world of college basketball.