Men’s Basketball, General: Sonoma State Athletic Director Joan McDermott discusses Landon hiring

Sonoma State University has hired Aaron Landon as their new Men’s Basketball Head Coach, highlighting a significant step towards the return of the NCAA Division II athletics for the ’27-’28 school year. As the university works to rebuild and reimagine its athletic identity, this new chapter hopes to help Seawolves reconnect with its campus community and be excited for new opportunities. Joan McDermott, SSU’s Athletic Director, who was involved in the coaching search and hiring process prioritized input from across the campus. With more than 100 applicants for the men’s basketball position alone, the university conducted many interviews to narrow…