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Head Coach Mike McGrath

Phone: (773) 702-4647
E-mail: mmcgrath@uchicago.edu

Mike McGrath enters his 15th season as head men’s basketball coach at the University of Chicago in
2013-14 sporting a record of 206-151, including a 126-72 mark in University Athletic Association play

A three-time UAA Coach of the Year, McGrath has guided Chicago to an NCAA Division III elite eight berth and sweet 16 appearance, as well as four UAA titles.

McGrath garnered UAA Coach of the Year accolades in 2007-08 after leading the Maroons to their second straight UAA championship and NCAA Division III tournament appearance. Chicago, which finished 18-8 overall and 11-3 in conference play, ranked 25th in the final D3hoops.com coaches poll.

In 2000-01, McGrath guided the Maroons to their best-ever NCAA Division III finish, as Chicago advanced to the elite eight of the national tournament. McGrath enjoyed a highly successful debut campaign in 1999-00, as he led the Maroons to a 23-4 record, the UAA title, and an NCAA Division III sweet 16 appearance.

Over his career at UChicago, McGrath has been named Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
(IBCA) Coach of the Year four times - 2000, 2001, 2007, 2008.

McGrath spent seven years as an assistant coach to Pat Cunningham from 1992-99. During that time, McGrath helped lead the Maroons to an overall record of 107-73 (.594), including an 82-23 mark (.781) from 1995-99. Under Cunningham and McGrath, Chicago garnered two UAA championships and advanced to the NCAA Division III sweet 16 on two occasions.

During McGrath’s 18 years as head and assistant coach, Chicago teams have compiled a combined record of 261-175 (.599), won six conference championships, and made six national postseason appearances.

McGrath is a 1992 graduate of DePauw University, where he spent three years as a student assistant coach. During his tenure at DePauw, the Tigers advanced to the 1990 NCAA Division III championship game. In 2003, McGrath and the other members of that team were inducted into the DePauw Athletics Hall of Fame.

A native of Bartlett, Illinois, McGrath earned a master’s degree in sports management from the United States Sports Academy in 2004. He resides in Chicago with his wife, Kari.

Year Overall
W-L
Pct. UAA
W-L
Pct.  
1999-2000 23-4 .852 15-0 1.000 UAA Title, NCAA Sweet 16
2000-01 24-4 .857 14-1 .933 UAA Title, NCAA Elite 8
2001-02 15-10 .600 10-4 .714 .
2002-03 15-10 .600 11-3 .786 .
2003-04 12-13 .480 8-6 .571 .
2004-05 10-15 .400 6-8 .429 .
2005-06 15-10 .600 8-6 .571 .
2006-07 20-6 .769 11-3 .786 UAA Title, NCAA Tournament
2007-08 18-8 .692 11-3 .786 UAA Title, NCAA Tournament
2008-09 6-19 .240 6-8 .429 .
2009-10 13-12 .520 7-7 .500 .
2010-11 10-15 .400 7-7 .500 .
2011-12 14-11 .560 7-7 .500 .
2012-13 11-14 .440 5-9 .357 .
Totals 206-151 .577 126-72 .636 14 years

Assistant Coach Drew Adams

Phone: (773) 702-4644
E-mail: dadams@uchicago.edu

Drew Adams begins his fifth season as assistant coach at his alma mater in 2012-13.

A four-year letter winner, Adams played in 83 games for the Maroons from 2003-07. As a senior in 2006-07, he earned honorable mention All-University Athletic Association accolades to help lead Chicago to a 20-5 regular season record and an at-large berth in the NCAA Division III tournament.

Starting 21 games his senior year, Adams shot 41% from three-point distance and 88% from the foul line while averaging 7.8 points per contest. He finished his career as an 83% free throw shooter.

Adams, who graduated with a degree in political science in June 2007, was a two-time UAA All-Academic Recognition Award recipient.

 

Assistant Coach Jim Prunty


Jim Prunty is in his seventh season at University of Chicago and his 36th season of coaching overall.

Prior to joining the staff at Chicago, he was the head basketball coach at St. Rita and York High Schools. In addition to serving as athletic director at Saint Ignatius College Prep in Chicago, Prunty serves as president of the Chicago Catholic League, the Division 1 Representative for the Illinois Athletic Directors Association, as a member of the Illinois High School Association Legislative Commission, and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA). He is a member of the Chicago Catholic League Coaches Association Hall of Fame and the IBCA Hall of Fame.

 

Assistant Coach Jason Petti

Phone: (630) 926-1871
E-mail: jrpetti@uchicago.edu


Jason Petti enters his second season with the UChicago staff in 2012-13.

A graduate of North Central College, where he earned a degree in exercise science, Petti has spent the last three years coaching at Wheaton-Warrenville South High School. During those three years, Petti served as a varsity assistant for one season and head coach of the freshman team for two seasons.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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