Baker Dunleavy (born October 5, 1982) is an American college basketball coach who is currently serving as general manager of basketball operations at his alma mater, Villanova University.[1] He was previously the head coach for the Quinnipiac Bobcats men's basketball team.[2]

Baker Dunleavy
Dunleavy in 2017
Current position
TitleGeneral Manager of Basketball Operations
TeamVillanova
ConferenceBig East
Biographical details
Born (1982-10-05) October 5, 1982 (age 41)
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Playing career
2003–2006Villanova
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2012–2017Villanova (assistant)
2017–2023Quinnipiac
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
2010–2012Villanova (Dir. of Operations)
2023–presentVillanova (GM of Basketball)
Head coaching record
Overall86–93 (.480)
Tournaments0–1 (CIT)

Playing career edit

After playing at Jesuit High School, Dunleavy took a post-graduate year at the Lawrenceville School, where he subsequently committed to Villanova. In a class with the likes of Randy Foye, Allan Ray, and Curtis Sumpter, Dunleavy appeared in 28 games over his career and was part of the Wildcats' 2005 Sweet 16 squad.[3]

Coaching career edit

Upon graduation from Villanova, Dunleavy entered the private sector, going to work for Merrill Lynch before accepting a job under Jay Wright in 2010 as the director of basketball operations. Dunleavy climbed the ranks to an assistant coach in 2012, and associate head coach in 2013. In his tenure as an assistant at Villanova, Dunleavy helped the Wildcats to four straight Big East Conference regular-season championships, along with the 2016 national championship team.

On March 28, 2017, Dunleavy was named the seventh coach in Quinnipiac history, and third in Division I, replacing Tom Moore.[2]

Personal life edit

Dunleavy is the son of former NBA player and coach Mike Dunleavy Sr. His brother Mike Jr. played in the NBA from 2002 to 2017, while his brother, James, is an NBA player agent.[4]

Dunleavy married Chrissi Ingelsby in 2012.[3]

Head coaching record edit

NCAA DI edit

Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Quinnipiac Bobcats (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) (2017–2023)
2017–18 Quinnipiac 12–21 7–11 T–7th
2018–19 Quinnipiac 16–15 11–7 T–2nd CIT First Round
2019–20 Quinnipiac 15–15 10–10 5th
2020–21 Quinnipiac 9–13 7–9 8th
2021–22 Quinnipiac 14–17 7–13 T–10th
2022–23 Quinnipiac 20–12 11–9 T–3rd
Quinnipiac: 86–93 (.480) 53–59 (.473)
Total: 86–93 (.480)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

References edit

  1. ^ "Baker Dunleavy stepping down as head coach at Quinnipiac for new role at Villanova". Coaches Database. April 13, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Baker Dunleavy Named Quinnipiac Men's Basketball Head Coach". quinnipiacbobcats.com. March 28, 2017. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Baker Dunleavy - Title: Associate Head Coach". villanova.com. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  4. ^ Goodman, Jeff (March 25, 2016). "Sources: Dunleavy reaches deal to coach Tulane". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 10, 2024.