NJCAA D1 Gulf Coast State College head men’s basketball coach Phil Gaffney has resigned. The college released the following brief statement:

Gulf Coast State College Men’s Head Basketball Coach, Phil Gaffney, has announced his resignation.

Coach Gaffney said, “I am stepping down to look for new opportunities.”

Gaffney led the Commodore men’s program for five seasons, and finished with a record of 78-60 overall, including a Region 8 championship in 2019-2020.

Gulf Coast State College will begin a national search for a men’s basketball coach immediately.