Former Saint Joseph's Head Coach Phil Martelli Accepts New Gig At University Of Michigan
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Phil Martelli has found a new gig. The former Saint Joseph's basketball head coach has accepted a job at the University of Michigan.
The Philly basketball legend announced his next chapter on Twitter Monday afternoon.
THE NEXT CHAPTER !!! @umichbball @JuwanHoward THX to @saintjosephs @A10MBB ,Big5,Philly hoops allowing me and my family to take away lifetime memories and lifelong friendships #GoBlue
— Phil Martelli (@PhilMartelli) June 3, 2019
Martelli will join new head coach Juwan Howard's coaching staff as an assistant coach, although his exact role is not known at this time, according to The Athletic's Brendan Quinn.
Sources: Former Saint Joseph's head coach Phil Martelli has been formally offered and accepted an assistant coaching position on Juwan Howard's staff at Michigan.
— Brendan Quinn (@BFQuinn) June 3, 2019
Martelli, 64, won 444 games in 24 seasons at St. Joe's, reaching 7 NCAA Tournaments.
Martelli was fired by St. Joe's in March after 24 seasons at the helm.
In his time as head coach, Martelli compiled a record of 444-328 and won six regular-season Atlantic 10 conference titles along with three conference tournament championships.
Martelli joins new Michigan head coach Juwan Howard in Ann Arbor. Michigan was smoked by Texas Tech in the Sweet Sixteen after securing the 2-seed in the West with a 28-6 record during the regular season.