Quinnipiac head coach Baker Dunleavy stepped down from his position Thursday morning to become Villanova‘s general manager of basketball.
Dunleavy had been the head coach of the Bobcats for six seasons.
“After a period of post-season reflection, I have decided to step down from my position as Head Men’s Basketball Coach,” Dunleavy said. “Chrissi, our four girls, and I would like to thank the Quinnipiac community, especially the amazing staff and players that have worked so tirelessly these past six seasons. We feel it is time for us to take a step out of coaching into a new exciting opportunity for our family. The University and the State of Connecticut will always hold a special place in our hearts and a part of us will always be Bobcats.”
Shortly after Dunleavy’s resignation announcement, Villanova announced it was creating a new position in the athletic department — general manager of basketball — and hiring Dunleavy to fill the role.
Dunleavy played under Jay Wright at Villanova before spending seven seasons as an assistant coach for the Wildcats.
In his new role, Dunleavy will support men’s basketball coach Kyle Neptune and women’s basketball coach Denise Dillon with name, image and likeness deals, the transfer portal, marketing and fundraising.
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