Mount St. Mary’s has appointed Donny Lind as the 23rd head coach in the men’s basketball program's history. Lind, previously an assistant coach at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, is known for his energetic coaching style and his emphasis on an up-tempo offense and defense. He will be officially introduced at a press conference on Tuesday, April 23 at 2:30 p.m. on the concourse in Knott Arena, with the event airing live on ESPN+. Lind expressed excitement about returning to Mount St. Mary’s and emphasized the responsibility of building on the program's rich basketball tradition. His coaching experience includes successful stints at Radford and UNCG, contributing to conference titles and NCAA Tournament wins.

By the Numbers
  • Lind served on coaching staffs at Radford and UNCG, contributing to back-to-back Big South regular season titles and a First Four win in the NCAA Tournament.
  • UNCG ranked fourth in the country for three-point percentage under Lind's coaching, making 39.7 percent of all shots and averaging over 10 three-pointers per game.
State of Play
  • Lind's appointment brings anticipation of a new era for Mount St. Mary’s basketball, with a focus on his coaching vision, skillset, and recruiting reputation.
  • The Mount community expresses confidence in Lind's ability to elevate the men’s basketball program while honoring the school's basketball tradition.
Bottom Line

Donny Lind's return to Mount St. Mary’s as the head basketball coach brings anticipation of a dynamic coaching style, a focus on recruiting, and a commitment to building on the program's rich basketball tradition, all with the potential to elevate the men’s basketball program to new heights.