Head Coach
John Gallagher
Program contact: Andrew Wisniewski, Assistant Coach
awisniewski01@manhattan.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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wisniewski | Assistant Coach | awisniewski01@manhattan.edu |
| Tommy Dempsey | Assistant Coach | tdempsey01@manhattan.edu |
| Tom Devitt | Assistant Coach | tdevitt01@manhattan.edu |
| Allyson Fucci | Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Academic Suc | allyson.fucci@manhattan.edu |
| Kobe Turlington | Assistant Athletic Trainer (MBB/WFF) | kobe.turlington@manhattan.edu |
| Joey Jarzynka | Assistant Director of Strategic Communications and Digital M | jjarzynka01@manhattan.edu |
About Manhattan Jaspers Basketball
Manhattan College basketball competes in the highly competitive Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, where every night presents a significant challenge. Head coach John Gallagher leads a program that values both athletic excellence and academic rigor, offering recruits the opportunity to compete at a high collegiate level while earning a degree from a respected New York institution. The Jaspers play in one of the nation's most compelling conferences, featuring matchups against quality opponents that prepare players for postseason competition. Manhattan's culture emphasizes development, discipline, and professional preparation. Recruits interested in joining a program with tradition, strong coaching, and a commitment to player growth should reach out to Coach Gallagher's staff. The combination of competitive basketball, Big Apple location, and genuine educational opportunity makes Manhattan an attractive destination for serious student-athletes seeking meaningful college basketball experience.
Competing at the D1 level means your recruitment timeline, film quality, and academic eligibility all need to align precisely. Learn how to get recruited to play college basketball and what it really takes to earn a look from a program at this level. Once you're in contact, a strong highlight film is the single most important asset you can send a coaching staff.
What Recruits Should Know About Targeting Manhattan Jaspers
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on Manhattan Jaspers's radar requires more than sending a generic email. It means having your film, eligibility paperwork, and academic transcripts ready before you make first contact.
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Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Manhattan Jaspers
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D1 evaluations already prepared for what programs like Manhattan Jaspers require.
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.