Michigan Adds Ex-Brown Coach Mike Martin to Staff
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Ann Arbor, Michigan — On Monday, July 13, University of Michigan men's basketball coach Mike Boynton Jr. hired longtime Brown University head coach Mike Martin to an assistant coaching role with the Wolverines. The school announced the hire following reporting to the Free Press; Martin led Brown for 14 seasons after his 2012 hire.
Martin compiled 171 victories at Brown, surpassing the program's previous wins record in February 2023, and led the Bears to a 20-12 season and Ivy League Coach of the Year honors in 2018-19. Boynton described Martin as an outstanding recruiter and teacher; the university will integrate Martin ahead of upcoming recruiting cycles and the upcoming season.
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Timeline
- 1. 2012: Mike Martin was hired as Brown head coach at age 29.
- 2. 2018-19: Brown finished 20-12; Martin was named Ivy League Coach of the Year.
- 3. 2020-21: Ivy League teams, including Brown, did not play the season.
- 4. February 2023: Martin became Brown's winningest coach with 171 victories.
- 5. July 13: University of Michigan announced Martin joining Mike Boynton Jr.'s staff as an assistant.
Why it matters
Mike Martin's move to Michigan matters to you if you're a Wolverines fan. His record at Brown shows he's a proven winner and an excellent recruiter. Keep an eye on how Michigan's roster shapes up in the next recruiting cycle.
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