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St. Bonaventure Hires Division II Standout Mike MacDonald as Men’s Basketball Coach

The hire signals a roster-first model under GM Adrian Wojnarowski that shifts budget from the staff to NIL for players.

Sep 21, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars alumni and Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith speaks with Adrian Wojnarowski in the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Mar 30, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy reacts after the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Overview

  • St. Bonaventure said it has hired Daemen's Mike MacDonald to replace retired coach Mark Schmidt.
  • MacDonald returns to his alma mater after a 61-3 run over two seasons at Division II Daemen, including 33-2 and a trip to the Elite Eight this year.
  • He will work with general manager Adrian Wojnarowski in a roster-first setup that shifts money from coaching pay to player compensation in the NIL era.
  • The 59-year-old is credited as the only coach with 100-plus wins in Divisions I, II, and III, with prior head jobs at Canisius and Medaille.
  • Schmidt departs as the Bonnies’ all-time wins leader with 341 after a 17-17 season and a 4-14 Atlantic 10 record, as the school follows a trend of D-II coaches rising to D-I jobs like Josh Schertz and Ben McCollum.