Multiple media sources reported Saturday that longtime St. Bonaventure basketball head coach Mark Schmidt plans to step down following the current season’s end.
Schmidt, age 63, is currently in his 19th year leading the Bonnies program. During his tenure, he has amassed a 339-253 coaching record, establishing himself as the winningest coach in the school’s basketball history. Under his leadership, the team has earned three NCAA Tournament berths, posting a 1-3 tournament record that includes a First Four victory in 2018.
The veteran coach joined St. Bonaventure in 2007, coming from Robert Morris where he had spent six years as the head coach.
Currently, the Bonnies hold a 15-15 overall record and stand at 4-13 in Atlantic 10 Conference play as they prepare for Saturday’s regular season finale against Davidson. The Atlantic 10 tournament is scheduled to begin Wednesday in Pittsburgh.
According to Saturday’s report from The Athletic, program general manager Adrian Wojnarowski is “expected to play a key role” in selecting Schmidt’s replacement. Wojnarowski, the former ESPN NBA insider, returned to his alma mater in 2024. The report suggests the next head coach could potentially come from NBA or G League ranks, considering Wojnarowski’s extensive professional basketball connections.
