Marshall men's basketball coach Dan D'Antoni, the oldest coach in Division I at 76, is leaving the program after 10 seasons and will be succeeded by assistant coach Cornelius Jackson.

The Big Picture

D'Antoni's departure marks the end of an era at Marshall University, with a shift in leadership after a decade of his coaching tenure.

By the Numbers
  • D'Antoni spent 10 seasons as the head coach at Marshall.
  • He accumulated a record of 177-148, the second-most wins in school history.
State of Play
  • Marshall finished the season with a 13-20 record in the Sun Belt Conference.
  • The school announced the leadership change but did not disclose the specific terms or reasons behind D'Antoni's exit.
What's Next

With Jackson taking over as head coach, the focus will be on maintaining the program's integrity and success while transitioning to a new coaching era at Marshall.

Bottom Line

Marshall's men's basketball program is undergoing a significant change as Dan D'Antoni steps down after a successful coaching stint, with Cornelius Jackson set to lead the team into a new chapter.