UMass hires Pat Kelsey as head coach
Kelsey comes from Winthrop
Pat Kelsey has been named the 22nd head coach in University of Massachusetts men's basketball history, it was announced by Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford on Tuesday.
"I am thrilled to welcome Pat Kelsey and his family to the University of Massachusetts," Bamford said. "Pat has been an important piece of some highly-successful programs throughout his career, including the last five years leading the basketball program at Winthrop University. Coach Kelsey has a detailed plan for every phase of our program and a passionate work ethic providing fuel to reach our goals of building a championship-caliber program."
Kelsey spent the previous five seasons accumulating a record of 102-59 at Winthrop University, most recently securing the 2017 Big South Championship and advancing to the 2017 NCAA Tournament. Winthrop won eight-straight games to close the 2016-17 season en route to the 2017 Big South Championship and an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Eagles advanced to tournament for the first time since 2010.
"I am thrilled to welcome Pat Kelsey and his family to the University of Massachusetts," Bamford said. "Pat has been an important piece of some highly-successful programs throughout his career, including the last five years leading the basketball program at Winthrop University. Coach Kelsey has a detailed plan for every phase of our program and a passionate work ethic providing fuel to reach our goals of building a championship-caliber program."
Kelsey spent the previous five seasons accumulating a record of 102-59 at Winthrop University, most recently securing the 2017 Big South Championship and advancing to the 2017 NCAA Tournament. Winthrop won eight-straight games to close the 2016-17 season en route to the 2017 Big South Championship and an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Eagles advanced to tournament for the first time since 2010.
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