Head Coach
Brett MacConnell
Program contact: Nick Nichay, Assistant Coach
nick.nichay@dartmouth.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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Nichay | Assistant Coach | nick.nichay@dartmouth.edu |
| Amir Bell | Assistant Coach | amir.j.bell@dartmouth.edu |
| Eamonn Kearney | Assistant Coach | eamonn.m.kearney@dartmouth.edu |
| Bill Courtney | Director of Operations | bill.courtney@dartmouth.edu |
| Taurian Houston | Basketball Staff | taurian.c.houston@dartmouth.edu |
| Stella Maher | Basketball Staff | stella.a.maher@dartmouth.edu |
| Michelle Truncali | Strength and Conditioning Coach | michelle.m.truncali@dartmouth.edu |
| Peter Dawry | Basketball Staff | peter.m.dawry@dartmouth.edu |
About Dartmouth Big Green Basketball
Dartmouth men's basketball represents a unique blend of elite academics and competitive basketball in the Ivy League. Located in Hanover, New Hampshire, the program competes against the nation's most prestigious universities while maintaining world-class academic standards that prepare players for life beyond the court. Head coach Brett MacConnell leads a program centered on developing skilled, intelligent players who thrive in the conference's fast-paced, high-level competition. The Ivy League offers consistent strength of schedule and tournament opportunities that showcase student-athletes at the highest amateur level. Dartmouth basketball attracts recruits seeking rigorous academics alongside serious athletic competition. The program emphasizes player development, character, and the integration of basketball within a robust college experience. Prospective players should reach out to Coach MacConnell's staff to learn how Dartmouth can offer both the basketball challenge and educational foundation they seek.
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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.