Gaels elevate Mickey McConnell to head coach
Mickey McConnell, a longtime Saint Mary's associate head coach and former Gael star, has been named the program's head men's basketball coach, replacing Randy Bennett who left for Arizona State. Since returning to Saint Mary's in 2019, McConnell has helped the Gaels post a 175-54 record and secure five straight NCAA Tournament appearances as a single-digit seed, continuing the program's high level of success under Bennett's leadership.