Mike Lonergan is the new head coach for men's basketball at The George Washington University. "Mike Lonergan has the skills, experience and drive needed to take the GW men's basketball program to new heights," said incoming GW Director of Athletics Patrick Nero. "Out of an extremely talented national field of possible candidates, Mike distinguished himself as the right fit for George Washington University and the best candidate to lead our men's basketball program to future success." "The opportunity to return to my roots in the Washington, DC, area and build a program at an exceptional school like George Washington was too good to pass up. The combination of GW's strong academics, commitment to excellence and athletics tradition make it an ideal position, and I am eager to get started. I am committed to supporting and developing our student-athletes and building a program that will make GW proud," said Lonergan. Lonergan brings to GW 18 years experience as a college head coach, with an overall record of 377-156, 15 winning seasons, 13 NCAA Tournament victories including a NCAA Division III National Championship, 13 postseason appearances, 12 regular season conference titles, 12 years of 20 or more victories, 10 NCAA Tournament qualifications and five conference tournament championships. He was named the 2001 Division III National Coach of the Year and America East Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2011. Deeply committed to academic success for student-athletes, Lonergan has ...
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