Head Coach
Mike Magpayo
Program contact: Troy Hammel, Assistant Coach
thammel1@fordham.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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Hammel | Assistant Coach | thammel1@fordham.edu |
| Derrick Phelps | Assistant Coach | dphelps@fordham.edu |
| Ryan Hyland | Assistant Coach | rhyland3@fordham.edu |
| Matt Hurwitz | Assistant Coach | mhurwitz3@fordham.edu |
| Aidan Gomes | Assistant Athletic Trainer (Water Polo, Men's Basketball) | agomes11@fordham.edu |
| Leo Stern | Basketball Staff | lstern14@fordham.edu |
| Matthew DeMeo | Basketball Staff | mdemeo6@fordham.edu |
About Fordham Rams Basketball
Fordham basketball competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference, one of the most competitive mid-major leagues in college basketball. Head coach Mike Magpayo leads a program committed to developing student-athletes who excel both on the court and in the classroom. Located in New York City, Fordham offers recruits access to outstanding academic resources and a rigorous curriculum at a prestigious Jesuit institution. The Rams play in a conference that showcases high-level basketball against established programs, providing meaningful competition and exposure. The program emphasizes player development, basketball fundamentals, and the character-building aspects of competing at the college level. Student-athletes benefit from the unique advantages of being based in a major metropolitan area while representing a program with strong traditions. High school players interested in joining a competitive, academically rigorous program should reach out to Coach Magpayo and his staff to discuss how Fordham can help them achieve their basketball and educational 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.