BREAKING: St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt is set to retire at the end of the current season, sources confirmed to ESPN’s Pete Thamel earlier today. The Bonnies will conclude their regular season with a decisive game on Saturday before heading into the Atlantic 10 tournament next week.
At age 63, Schmidt has led the Bonnies for 19 seasons, achieving remarkable success with three NCAA tournament appearances and two Atlantic 10 regular-season titles. His tenure has solidified his status as the all-time wins leader in St. Bonaventure men’s basketball history, boasting an impressive record of 339-253.
Schmidt’s notable accomplishments include being named Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year twice, in 2016 and 2021. His leadership propelled the Bonnies to an unforgettable run in 2018, where they won their last 12 regular-season games, earning a spot in the NCAA tournament. The team entered as an 11-seed and defeated UCLA in the First Four before falling to Florida in the first round.
As St. Bonaventure looks to the future, former ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, who was appointed as the program’s general manager last season, is expected to play a key role in the search for Schmidt’s successor. This transition comes at a pivotal time as the Bonnies aim to build on their legacy in college basketball.
The announcement of Schmidt’s impending retirement is generating significant attention across sports circles as fans and players reflect on his impactful career. With the Atlantic 10 tournament on the horizon, all eyes will be on how the Bonnies perform in their final games under Schmidt’s guidance.
Stay tuned for more updates as St. Bonaventure prepares for the postseason and navigates this transitional phase in their basketball program.