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Yale Alum Justin Simon Named Carnegie Mellon Basketball Coach

5/28/2025

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Justin Simon, a Yale alum and accomplished associate head coach, is stepping into the role of head basketball coach at Carnegie Mellon University. With a rich legacy of winning an Ivy League championship as both a player and coach, Simon takes over from Tony Wingen, who retired after an impressive 35 seasons. His time at Yale saw eight postseason appearances and four Ivy League titles, promising an exciting future for Carnegie Mellon basketball.

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Justin Simon, a Yale alum and accomplished associate head coach, is stepping into the role of head basketball coach at Carnegie Mellon University. With a rich legacy of winning an Ivy League championship as both a player and coach, Simon takes over from Tony Wingen, who retired after an impressive 35 seasons. His time at Yale saw eight postseason appearances and four Ivy League titles, promising an exciting future for Carnegie Mellon basketball.