Bryant Men's Basketball Coach Jared Grasso Resigns Citing Health Concerns
Resignation Follows Administrative Leave and Dismissed Hit-and-Run Charges
- Jared Grasso, the head coach of Bryant men's basketball, announced his resignation on Monday, citing the need to prioritize his mental and physical health.
- Grasso was placed on administrative leave by the university in September, with no reason given for the decision.
- Grasso was arrested in October for allegedly leaving the scene of a car accident, a misdemeanor charge that was dismissed after his insurance carrier accepted all liability.
- During his tenure, Grasso led the Bryant Bulldogs to an NCAA tournament bid and Northeast Conference regular-season and conference tournament titles in 2022.
- Phil Martelli Jr., who took over as acting head coach upon Grasso's leave in September, will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of this season.