Iona has released coach Tobin Anderson after a two-year stint, marked by a 33-34 record. Anderson initially rose to fame by leading Fairleigh Dickenson to an upset victory over Purdue in the NCAA tournament's first round in 2023. Under his leadership, Iona achieved a 17-17 season in 2024-25, navigating a challenging conference landscape. Despite a late-season push and reaching the MAAC tournament's title game, the team's performance ultimately fell short of expectations, prompting Iona to seek new coaching leadership to enhance its basketball program's prospects.
Anderson's departure comes after a two-season tenure at Iona, where he garnered a 33-34 record, signaling a need for a fresh direction after a 17-17 season.
The Gaels' recent performance was hindered despite a late-season surge, culminating in a spot in the MAAC league title game, indicating potential but ultimately unmet expectations.
Iona fired Tobin Anderson, who famously led Fairleigh Dickenson to a historic upset against No. 1 Purdue in 2023, despite prior hopes for success at the Gaels.
Coaching changes swirl in Iona's basketball program as they seek to reclaim their status in the MAAC, aiming to attract a new leader to build on past successes.
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