Matthew Driscoll resigned after 16 seasons as the head coach at North Florida to accept an associate position on Jerome Tang’s staff at Kansas State.
Driscoll, 60, and Tang previously worked together at Baylor. The former left that job to become the head coach of the Ospreys in 2009.
“Coach Driscoll is a proven program builder and an exceptional teacher of the game. His ability to develop players and implement high-level offensive systems is second to none,” Tang said. “At North Florida, he not only became the winningest coach in ASUN history but also built one of the most dynamic and efficient offenses in the country, consistently ranking among national leaders in 3-point shooting and scoring. His basketball IQ and passion for teaching will bring tremendous value to our program and elevate our team on every level.”
Driscoll departs North Florida as the winningest head coach in the program’s history, posting a 248-264 overall record and 144-118 mark in Atlantic Sun conference play.
A three-time Atlantic Sun Conference Coach of the Year selection in 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2019-20, Driscoll led the program to four conference championships (three regular season, one tournament) and a berth in the 2015 NCAA Tournament.
“I know some will wonder why I would leave being a head coach to become an assistant coach, but this was a no-brainer in every aspect for us,” Driscoll said. “We all know that work brings profit and if you have studied Coach Tang and his program that’s what they do. My responsibility will be to continue to nurture, encourage, and expound upon this foundation with amazing energy, passion, and a servant’s mentality that will resonate throughout the incredible community of Manhappiness! Go Cats!”
North Florida announced that longtime assistant coach Bobby Kennen will serve as the interim coach for the 2025-26 season.
“For the past 16 years, he has been a vital part of the program’s success, and I have every confidence in his ability to lead us forward,” athletic director Nick Morrow said. “I fully expect Coach Kennen to continue to build a program that thrives both academically and competitively, while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our student-athletes and energizing the fan base.”
–Field Level Media
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