Columbia Men's Basketball Coach Jim Engles Resigns After Eight Losing Seasons

Engles steps down following a challenging tenure marked by a lack of Ivy League tournament appearances and a 1-13 conference record this season.

Jim Engles resigned as Columbia University's men's basketball coach after eight years without a winning season.
Columbia finished the 2024-25 season with a 12-15 record, including a 1-13 performance in Ivy League play.
Engles' tenure included a 71-150 overall record and no appearances in the Ivy League tournament since its inception in 2017.
Despite struggles, Engles highlighted the culture built and the development of student-athletes during his time at Columbia.
Columbia's athletic department has announced a national search for a new head coach to lead the program forward.