Santa Clara extends coach Herb Sendek thru 2029-30
Sendek has coached the West Coast Conference program since 2016 after previous stops at Miami (Ohio), North Carolina State and Arizona State.
"I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to coach the men's basketball program at Santa Clara," Sendek said in a statement. "We will continue to be a program that is easy to cheer for and one that the entire Bronco Community can be proud of. We have a tremendous fan base and I'm so grateful for their support over the years. Santa Clara is a special place and I'm thrilled to continue to be a part of it. I want to say thank you to Dr. Sullivan, Heather Owen and the Santa Clara Board of Trustees for this opportunity and for continuing to believe in what we are doing."
In 31 seasons as a Division I head coach, Sendek has amassed a 574-415 record, including NCAA Tournament appearances with Miami (1995), NC State (five straight from 2002-06) and Arizona State (2009, 2014).
At Santa Clara, Sendek has a 161-120 record, including four straight 20-win seasons. That's already good for the fourth-most wins in Broncos program history.
"Coach Sendek is the right person to lead Santa Clara men's basketball and I am thrilled that he will continue to do so," athletic director Heather M. Owen said in a statement. "I have been impressed with his ability to navigate the ever-changing landscape that is college athletics while remaining true to our Santa Clara values. He is one of the best teachers in the game and we are grateful to have him as the leader of our program."
--Field Level Media
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