Bryant University has released the following statement on the status of head coach Jared Grasso:

Men’s basketball head coach Jared Grasso is on a leave of absence from Bryant University. Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli, Jr. will serve as the acting coach effective immediately.

Grasso is in his 6th season at Bryant 79-67 (.541). He is under contract through 2026-27.

Martelli, Jr. has been with Grasso throughout his entire tenure at Bryant, and was promoted to associate head coach back in 2020.

More on this story as it continues to develop.