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St. Bonaventure’s Mark Schmidt Expected to Retire After Season to End 19-Year Run

Local reports describe friction with GM Adrian Wojnarowski during a transition to a new coach.

Mar 17, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; St. Bonaventure Bonnies head coach Mark Schmidt reacts in the second half against the Saint Louis Billikens in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Catalina Fragoso-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Nov 25, 2025; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; St. Bonaventure Bonnies head coach Mark Schmidt looks on against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the first half at Suncoast Credit Union Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Nov 17, 2023; Brookyln, NY, USA; St. Bonaventure Bonnies head coach Mark Schmidt coaches against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Overview

  • ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Saturday that the 63-year-old coach plans to step down at season’s end.
  • Saturday’s regular-season home finale was identified in reports as Schmidt’s last game in Olean.
  • Schmidt rebuilt the program after arriving in 2007, becoming the school’s all-time wins leader at 339 with three NCAA Tournament trips and two Round of 32 appearances.
  • The Olean Star, citing unnamed sources, reported a breakdown with Wojnarowski over recruiting targets and player minutes.
  • Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman reported five early candidates being considered — Brian Adams, David Vanterpool, Pat Sellers, Joe Gallo and Mike Macdonald — with no official announcement from the school.