The Siena’s men’s basketball program will have a change in leadership. Mitch Buonaguro has been relieved of his duties as head coach. A national search for his successor is underway.

Buonaguro served as lead assistant to Fran McCaffery during the most successful stretch in Siena basketball history from 2005-10. The Saints won three straight MAAC Championships and made three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances from 2008-10, advancing to the Round of 32 in 2008 and 2009.

Siena went 35-59 in Buonaguro’s three years as head coach (2010-13). The Saints finished seventh in the MAAC in Buonaguro’s first season (8-10), tied for sixth last year (8-10) and ninth (4-14) this season.