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Detroit Mercy Gives Coach Mark Montgomery an Extension Through 2031
Montgomery led Detroit Mercy to 17 wins last season and its first Horizon League title game since 2012 before receiving a long-term extension.
- On Wednesday, Detroit Mercy announced a contract extension for head coach Mark Montgomery, securing his leadership through the 2030-31 season following his April 2024 hiring.
- Under Montgomery's leadership, the Titans improved to 17-15 wins last season—the program's highest total since 2012-13—after finishing 8-24 in his inaugural year.
- The Titans reached their first Horizon League title game since 2012, while Orlando Lovejoy, TJ Nadeau, and Tyler Spratt earned conference honors under Montgomery.
- Despite recent progress, the team faces a postseason ban next year for failing to meet an NCAA academic benchmark, though Montgomery will welcome back six players.
- Montgomery expressed he is "committed to building a championship program, culture and identity," while athletic director Robert C. Vowels affirmed the school believes in his vision.
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Detroit Mercy gives coach Mark Montgomery an extension through 2031
Detroit Mercy basketball coach Mark Montgomery has received a contract extension through 2030-31. Montgomery was hired in April 2024 after working as an assistant at his alma mater, Michigan State, from 2021-24.
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