Bryant University President Ross Gittell, Ph.D. and Vice President of Athletics & Recreation Bill Smith have named Phil Martelli Jr. head coach of Bryant men’s basketball. Martelli becomes the ninth men’s basketball coach in Bryant’s history and marks the first head coaching role for Martelli. He spent the past five seasons, including the last three
Grasso posts Resignation Letter on X (formerly known as Twitter)
Jared Grasso has posted the following message about his resignation this morning at Bryant on X (formerly known as Twitter): Dear Supporters and Friends, It is with mixed emotions that I announce my resignation as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Bryant University. My role as a father and husband is everything to me. The
BREAKING REPORT: Grasso resigns at Bryant
Following breaking news here… Grasso was placed on leave in late September. He wraps up his four seasons at Bryant with a 79-67 (.541) record. Phil Martelli, Jr is expected to remain a the acting head coach for the remainder of the season. More on this one shortly.
Charge dropped against Grasso; Remains on leave at Bryant
According to a report from WPRI-12, Bryant University head basketball coach Jared Grasso is “no longer facing a criminal charge connected to an incident last month. Prosecutors on Tuesday dismissed a misdemeanor count of failing to stop in an accident resulting in damage to a vehicle, according to court records.” “We’re very pleased that the
Bryant’s Grasso pleads not guilty to misdemeanor charge
Bryant University head men’s basketball coach Jared Grasso has pleaded not guilty today in a Smithfield, RI court where he faced charges stemming from a hit-and-run back on October 1st. Grasso has been cited with “Failure to Stop for Accident Resulting in Damage to Vehicle,” which is a misdemeanor charge. He appeared before Judge Alan
Bodycam footage released of Bryant’s Grasso being questioned by Police
North Smithfield, RI police have released body cam footage of Bryant head coach Jared Grasso being questioned about a hit and run accident that he was allegedly involved in on October 1st. Grasso, who is currently on leave from Bryant (in an unrelated matter), was later charged with “Failure to Stop for Accident Resulting in
Bryant’s Grasso arrested
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) According to a report from GoLocal, Bryant College head men’s basketball coach Jared Grasso was arrested by Smithfield, RI police on October 1st, and charged with “Failure to Stop for Accident Resulting in Damage to Vehicle.” Grasso is due for arraignment on Oct. 24 in Third Division District Court. The arrest
Grasso extended through 2026-27 at Bryant
Bryant University Director of Athletics Bill Smith has announced a contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Jared Grasso through the 2026-27 season. “It’s a great day for Bryant basketball,” said Smith. “Coach Grasso is one of the top young coaches in Division I and has done an incredible job taking our program to the
Galgano joins Marshall Basketball staff as Graduate Manager
Stephen Galgano has joined the Marshall men’s basketball staff as a graduate manager. Prior to joining the Marshall family, he spent a year at Bryant University where he was a volunteer special assistant to the head coach. Galgano spent four years as a student manager for the men’s basketball program at the University of Delaware, where
Daily News & Notes – 12/22/20
Daily news and notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Former Penn State head coach Pat Chambers spoke publicly for the first time since he “resigned” back in October. Chambers appeared on a podcast hosted by two current Penn State players, telling the duo “I learned I’ve got to be more mindful with words,
Daily Dirt – 8/31/20
Crazy that this is the last day of August already. Very curious to see what September brings for college basketball. Here are a few things that I’ve heard over the last couple of days… A few high major graduate assistant hirings: I have heard that Stephen Rodgers has been hired as a GA at Florida
Bryant Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Bryant University men’s basketball head coach Jared Grasso finalized his coaching staff for the 2020-21 season on Tuesday afternoon. Grasso announced the promotion of Phil Martelli Jr. to the role of Associate Head Coach and the promotion of Eamonn Mahar to Assistant Coach. He also welcomes Luke St. Lifer back as the Director of Basketball