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Mark Schmidt Retires as St. Bonaventure's Winningest Coach

3/8/2026

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Mark Schmidt, St. Bonaventure's men's basketball head coach, will retire after the season, ending a 19-year tenure.
He is the program's all-time winningest coach with 339 victories, three NCAA Tournament appearances, and two Atlantic 10 championships.
Schmidt will coach Bonnies in the conference tournament in Pittsburgh after finishing 15-16 following a loss to Davidson.
A search for Schmidt's successor is underway, with speculation about NBA or G League candidates.

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Mark Schmidt, St. Bonaventure's men's basketball head coach, will retire after the season, ending a 19-year tenure.
He is the program's all-time winningest coach with 339 victories, three NCAA Tournament appearances, and two Atlantic 10 championships.
Schmidt will coach Bonnies in the conference tournament in Pittsburgh after finishing 15-16 following a loss to Davidson.
A search for Schmidt's successor is underway, with speculation about NBA or G League candidates.