Penn Fires Steve Donahue After Nine Seasons as Head Men's Basketball Coach

The decision follows a disappointing 8-19 season and declining performance over the past two years in Ivy League play.

Steve Donahue was dismissed as Penn's head men's basketball coach after compiling a 131-130 record over nine seasons.
The Quakers' 8-19 record this season, including a 4-10 Ivy League performance, marked their worst under Donahue's leadership.
Donahue's tenure included an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2018, but the team has struggled in recent years, finishing seventh in the Ivy League for two consecutive seasons.
Penn's athletic director, Alanna Wren, emphasized the need for a leadership change to meet the program's competitive standards and aspirations.
A national search for Donahue's replacement is underway, with Parker Executive Search retained to assist in the process.