Siena Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jim Jabir has announced his retirement after a 36-year coaching career, with his wife also transitioning to a new role at Stanford University.

The Big Picture

The retirement of a successful coach and the family's move signify significant changes in the collegiate sports landscape.

By the Numbers
  • 561 career victories in Jabir's coaching career.
  • 8 NCAA Tournament berths led by Jabir.
State of Play
  • Jabir led Siena to its first back-to-back MAAC Semifinals appearances in 11 years.
  • Siena achieved a 18-12 record in the past season, with a 14-6 MAAC standing.
  • A national search for the next Siena Women's Basketball head coach is set to kick off.
Bottom Line

Coach Jim Jabir's retirement marks the end of a successful era for Siena Women’s Basketball, signaling a new chapter for the program under new leadership.