Head Coach
Jim Christian
Program contact: Scott Galst, Assistant Coach
galsts@canisius.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Galst | Assistant Coach | galsts@canisius.edu |
| Brandon Brown | Graduate Assistant | brown403@canisius.edu |
| Kristen Saviola | Basketball Staff | saviolak@canisius.edu |
About Canisius Golden Griffins Basketball
Canisius basketball competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, one of the Northeast's most competitive mid-major leagues featuring programs with strong basketball traditions. Head coach Jim Christian brings substantial NCAA Division I experience and a commitment to developing players both on the court and in the classroom. Located in Buffalo, New York, Canisius offers student-athletes an excellent academic environment within a Jesuit institution known for rigorous academics and personal development. The program emphasizes a winning culture built on discipline, teamwork, and accountability. Players benefit from professional coaching, quality conference competition, and the opportunity to play meaningful basketball at the mid-major level. Recruits serious about competing against strong opponents while earning a valuable Jesuit education should reach out to Coach Christian's staff to learn how Canisius can provide the right fit for their basketball and academic goals.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.