Overview

• Fran McCaffery, Penn alumnus and former Iowa head coach, has officially been named head coach of Penn's men's basketball program.
• McCaffery played for the Quakers from 1979-82, leading the Ivy League in assists and steals during his senior season and winning three conference titles.
• He brings a wealth of experience, including a 548-384 career coaching record and 15 seasons at Iowa, where he became the program's all-time wins leader with 297 victories.
• Penn athletic director Alanna Wren expressed confidence in McCaffery's ability to revitalize the program, which has made only two NCAA Tournament appearances since 2006.
• McCaffery has outlined his vision to restore Penn's prominence in the Ivy League and implement an exciting style of play at The Palestra.