Jim Calhoun Steps Down As University Of St. Joseph Coach

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun Thursday announced he was stepping down as the University of Saint Joseph head men's basketball coach.

Associate head coach Glen Miller, who followed Calhoun to USJ from the University of Connecticut, will be elevated to acting head coach effective immediately, school officials said.

"It's just the right time," Calhoun said. "I'm healthy, my wife (Pat) is healthy, and the USJ men's basketball program is healthy. We built this program starting from scratch about five years ago, and now the team is in a good place. We've got a great new facility and accomplished a lot on the court the past few seasons. I plan to be involved with the University, but there are a lot of things that I would like to do, and it's time to spend more time with my wife and family."

In three-plus seasons at the helm of USJ, Calhoun compiled a record of 47-17 (.734), leading the Blue Jays to the 2020 Great Northeast Athletic Conference championship and a trip to the NCAA Tournament in just the team's second-ever season.

In 44 seasons as a head coach, Calhoun boasts a career record of 920-397 (.699) and ranks third all-time in career wins amongst head coaches with a minimum of 10 years at the NCAA Division I level.

"Coach Calhoun has stayed longer and done more for USJ than I could ever have hoped when we first talked to him about launching our men's basketball team and with it, the transition to coeducation almost five years ago," USJ President Dr. Rhona Free said. "No student-athlete could have a better coach and advocate. He monitors and cares about their performance and success in every aspect of their lives. While nobody can replace Coach Calhoun, we're fortunate that Glen Miller has been here throughout and can continue to build the program and lead this team to another successful season."

Added USJ Athletic Director Amanda Devitt, "Coach Calhoun's immense legacy has impacted our campus community in so many ways. More importantly, his big personality, his wonderful wit, and his deep love for our student-athletes have changed countless lives. We are forever grateful for his influential work at USJ."

A news conference about the announcement is scheduled for Friday.