La Salle University head men’s basketball coach Dr. John Giannini has announced the hiring of Andrew McGlynn as the program’s director of basketball operations. McGlynn is no stranger to La Salle, having served as the team’s video coordinator during the 2014-15 season.
“Andrew has great knowledge of La Salle, having previously worked here as well as extensive operations experience at NJIT,” Giannini said. “He’s a perfect fit for us and I’m excited to have him as my right-hand man organizing our daily activities. Andrew fills a considerable void, but we know he has all the characteristics to do an outstanding job.”
McGlynn comes to Philadelphia after spending two seasons with the NJIT men’s basketball program as director of basketball operations. During his first year, the Highlanders won 20 games and advanced to the semifinals of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament for the second straight season.
“I am so thankful to Coach Giannini and La Salle Athletics for giving me the opportunity to come back,” McGlynn said. “The program here is one of a kind and I am excited to contribute to its success.”
Prior to joining NJIT, McGlynn entered college coaching as a graduate assistant for University of Detroit Mercy men’s basketball program, managing video operations and assisting with opponent scouting. In 2013, Detroit Mercy clinched a National Invitation Tournament berth, McGlynn’s first season on staff.
While an undergraduate student, McGlynn was head student manager for the Towson (Md.) University men’s basketball program for four seasons and graduated from the school in 2012 with a bachelor’s in sport management. He received his Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Detroit Mercy in 2014.
