List of American Eagles men's basketball head coaches

Jeff Jones coaching during a 2015 game
Jeff Jones, the winningest head coach in American Eagles basketball history.

The following is a list of American Eagles men's basketball head coaches. The Eagles have had 19 coaches in their 97-season history.[1]

American's current head coach is Duane Simpkins. He was hired in April 2023[2] to replace Mike Brennan, who was fired at the end of the 2022–23 season.[3]

No. Tenure Coach Years Record Pct.
1 1926–1929 George Springston 3 30–20 .600
2 1929–1936 Walter H. Young 7 46–66 .411
3 1936–1937 Paul Smith 1 8–9 .471
4 1937–1942
1946–1952 		Stafford Cassell 11 150–78 .658
5 1942–1944 Cal Kalijarvi 2 9–18 .333
6 1944–1946 Arthur Boyd 2 32–5 .865
7 1952–1956 Dutch Schulze 4 60–53 .531
8 1956–1962 David Carrasco 6 101–51 .664
9 1962–1965 Jimmy Williams 3 20–51 .282
10 1965–1969 Alan Kyber 4 42–53 .442
11 1969–1973 Tom Young 4 61–37 .622
12 1973–1978 Jim Lynam 5 70–61 .534
13 1978–1982 Gary Williams 4 72–42 .632
14 1982–1990 Ed Tapscott 8 109–117 .482
15 1990–1997 Chris Knoche 7 77–118 .395
16 1997–2000 Art Perry 3 27–48 .360
17 2000–2013 Jeff Jones 13 212–182 .538
18 2013–2023 Mike Brennan 10 125–166 .430
19 2023–present Duane Simpkins 0 0–0 –
Totals 19 coaches 97 seasons 1,251–1,175 .516
Records updated through end of 2022–23 season
Source[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Men's Basketball Record Book" (PDF). American University Athletics. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  2. ^ Thamel, Pete (April 1, 2023). "American names George Mason asst. Duane Simpkins as new coach". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  3. ^ "Mike Brennan out as basketball coach at American University". USA Today. Associated Press. March 9, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
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