La Salle’s Fran Dunphy to Retire After 2024-25 Season

Legendary basketball coach Fran Dunphy will end his coaching career at La Salle University after the 2024-25 season. He'll then move into a permanent position as special assistant to the president.

"On behalf of La Salle and the entire Philadelphia basketball community, we are thankful for Fran Dunphy's incredible service, dedication, and integrity on and off the court," said Dr. Daniel J. Allen to CBS Sports.

At 76, Fran Dunphy remains the most successful coach in Big 5 history. His outstanding 623 wins across three schools - Penn, Temple, and La Salle - add up to a stellar .629 winning percentage with a 623-376 record.

During his time at Penn, he captured ten Ivy League titles. His winning ways continued at Temple, where he grabbed six championships between regular seasons and tournaments. Under his leadership, the Owls reached March Madness eight times and topped 20 wins nine times. He reached 20 wins eighteen times in his career.

Throughout his career, Dunphy led teams to 17 NCAA tournaments - nine with Penn and eight with Temple. His achievements include nine Ivy League regular-season championships, two Atlantic 10 titles, and the 2016 American Athletic Conference crown.

In his La Salle run, he achieved a 43-51 record. A milestone moment came in 2015 when his Temple squad beat Memphis 80-75 in the American Athletic Conference quarterfinals - marking his 500th win.

While the university begins searching for his replacement, Fran Dunphy will move into his role helping guide school leadership after coaching his final game.

His impact on Philadelphia basketball shows in his four Big 5 Coach of the Year honors at Temple. He remains the only coach to ever successfully lead multiple Big 5 programs.

Additional sources: coachesdatabase.com, owlsports.com