Head Coach
John Dunne
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| John Dunne | Head Coach | mens.basketball@marist.edu |
| Dalip Bhatia | Associate Head Coach | dalip.bhatia@marist.edu |
| Curtis Wilson | Assistant Coach | curtis.wilson@marist.edu |
| Brandon Hall | Assistant Coach | brandon.hall@marist.edu |
| Dan Bozzelli | Assistant Coach | dan.bozzelli@marist.edu |
| Jeffrey Carter | Basketball Staff | jeffrey.carter@marist.edu |
| Aaron Suma | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach | aaron.suma@marist.edu |
| Ashley Buck | Assistant Director, Student-Athlete Enhancement | ashley.buck@marist.edu |
About Marist Red Foxes Basketball
Marist College basketball offers student-athletes a compelling combination of competitive basketball and elite academics in the Hudson Valley of New York. The Red Foxes compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, a respected mid-major league that provides consistent NCAA tournament exposure and high-level basketball competition. Under head coach John Dunne's leadership, the program emphasizes basketball fundamentals, player development, and winning culture while maintaining Marist's strong commitment to academics. The college provides Division I athletes with genuine classroom support and the opportunity to earn degrees from a respected institution. Recruits benefit from Marist's ideal location near major metropolitan areas, experienced coaching staff focused on individual growth, and a family-oriented program culture. High school players seeking a program that balances serious basketball aspirations with authentic academic rigor should explore what Marist can offer by reaching out to Coach Dunne's staff today.
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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.