'More Playing Time': Bradley Men's Basketball Coach Earns Contract Extension

Brian Wardle inks another contract extension with Bradley

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - The Bradley athletics department announced Friday an agreement for a contract extension of head men's basketball coach Brian Wardle. Brian Wardle and BU agree to another contract extension.He last received one in 2023 after the Braves went to the MVC title game and won the regular season championship for the first time in 27 years. https://t.co/rGkgHxEpGW— Patrick Cunningham (@pmc3_83) July 25, 2025 No details were immedia…

'More playing time': Bradley men's basketball coach earns contract extension

Bradley head coach Brian Wardle has earned a contract extension from the university to stay at the helm of a men's basketball program he's built into a winner.

Bradley's Wardle receives contract extension

Bradley head coach Brian Wardle has received a contract extension. The announcement was made via social media, with no terms of the deal being released. Wardle has compiled a 186-147 (.559) in his ten seasons as the Braves head coach, including a 28-9 (15-5 MVC) mark last season. Under Brian Wardle, Bradley has recorded:– Three MVC Championships (two tournament titles, one regular season)– 52 All-Conference selections (1st Team, 2nd Team, 3rd Te…