Jason O鈥機onnell has been appointed as the new head men's basketball coach at Alvernia University, succeeding a successful tenure at Cairn University. O鈥機onnell, who won 149 NCAA games at Cairn, has a strong track record, including a 21-7 record last season. Alvernia鈥檚 Athletic Director, Cory Beddick, praised O鈥機onnell鈥檚 ability to build relationships and lead a competitive program. O鈥機onnell aims to establish a positive culture at Alvernia while striving for national competitiveness.

By the Numbers
  • 149 NCAA wins and an 80-53 record since 2021 at Cairn University.
  • 21-7 season in 2022-23, earning a regional ranking and co-champion honors.
State of Play
  • O'Connell is set to begin his role in early May.
  • Alvernia has a strong tradition in men鈥檚 basketball and seeks to build on this legacy under O鈥機onnell鈥檚 leadership.
What's Next

O鈥機onnell will focus on establishing a robust program culture and aims to lead Alvernia back to national prominence in men's basketball. Immediate efforts will likely include recruiting and community engagement to build team dynamics.

Bottom Line

O'Connell's hiring marks a pivotal move for Alvernia, leveraging his coaching experience and success to revitalize the men's basketball program and instill a culture of excellence.