VCU's Phil Martelli Jr. has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension after winning the Atlantic 10 championship and an NCAA tournament in his first season as the school's coach.
Now he has a contract until the 2031-32 season.
VCU finished 28-8 this season, including an 82-78 overtime victory over North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The Rams' tournament run ended Saturday with a 76-55 loss to Illinois in the round of 32. The victory over the Tar Heels was VCU's first tournament victory since 2016.
“Coach Martelli demonstrated all season that he embodies the leadership qualities we want in our head men's basketball coach,” athletic director Ed McLaughlin said in a statement. “He made history in his first season by winning the Atlantic 10 Championship and an NCAA Tournament and continued the standard of excellence we have created and expect. I want to make sure we keep Coach Martelli and give him the opportunity to build on the incredible foundation we have solidified at VCU with three A-10 championships in the last four years and appearances in 12 of the last 15 NCAA Tournaments.”
Martelli is 71-33 in three seasons as head coach, including two under Bryant before being hired by VCU.
