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Fran McCaffery

Basketball Coach

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Basketball

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Adaptable Curious Communicative Witty Sociable Intellectual

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1959-05-23
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He’s an American college basketball coach best known for serving as the men’s head basketball coach at the University of Iowa. During his time there, he led the Iowa Hawkeyes to the finals of the 2013 National Invitation Tournament, marking a significant achievement in his coaching career. Before gaining fame in the coaching world, he played college basketball himself—starting with a season at Wake Forest before transferring to Penn, where he continued both his academic and athletic journey. He shares his life off the court with his wife, Margaret, and together they’ve built a strong family, raising four children. Throughout it all, his dedication to the game and his role as a leader have remained central, shaping not only the players he mentors but also the legacy he continues to build.

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He served as the head coach at several institutions, including Lehigh, Siena, and North Carolina Greensboro, where he made a significant impact. Throughout his career, he demonstrated strong leadership, and his role at each of these schools helped shape the programs in meaningful ways. He truly left a mark wherever he went, especially during his time at North Carolina Greensboro, where his coaching style stood out. His journey through these teams highlights his dedication and experience across different levels of collegiate basketball.

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