Liberty University has secured head men's basketball coach Ritchie McKay with a contract extension through the 2031-32 season following a remarkable 2025-26 campaign. The Flames finished with a 26-8 overall record and a 17-3 record in Conference USA, clinching the regular-season title for the second consecutive year. Under McKay, Liberty established a program record with 17 straight wins from December through February and saw him honored with multiple Coach of the Year accolades. He is the winningest coach in Liberty's history, achieving significant postseason success and consistently leading the program to winning seasons.

By the Numbers
  • McKay has 298 career wins in 13 seasons at Liberty.
  • The Flames earned nine 20-win seasons in the last decade, including five with 25 or more wins.
State of Play
  • The Flames have four conference tournament titles and seven regular season or division crowns in the last eight seasons.
  • Liberty's .755 winning percentage over the past eight years is the fourth-best in Division I.
What's Next

Looking ahead, McKay will aim to build on the Flames' recent successes by continuing their trajectory in both regular season performance and postseason play, with expectations set high for future seasons.

Bottom Line

McKay鈥檚 extension solidifies Liberty's commitment to maintaining a strong basketball program, leveraging recent successes to attract talent and enhance competitiveness in the coming years.