Fran McCaffery's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 15, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Fran McCaffery. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Fran McCaffery is a prominent American college basketball coach, currently leading the men's basketball program at the University of Iowa. Notably, he has coached at multiple universities including Lehigh, UNC Greensboro, Siena, and Iowa, leading each program to the NCAA tournament during his tenure. This achievement underscores his ability to build and develop successful basketball programs. McCaffery's coaching career demonstrates a consistent record of improving teams and achieving postseason success.

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1999: Most wins for a Siena Team

Siena finished the season at 23-11. It was the most wins for a Siena team since the 1999–2000 season.

2000: Most wins for a Siena Team

Siena finished the season at 23-11. It was the most wins for a Siena team since the 1999–2000 season.

2001: SoCon Tournament Championship

In 2001, McCaffery guided the Spartans to a 19–12 record and the SoCon Tournament Championship, defeating Chattanooga 67–66 in the finals and receiving an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

2001: Southern Conference Championship and NCAA Tournament Berth

In 2001, McCaffery led the UNC Greensboro Spartans to the Southern Conference Championship and secured a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

2004: Best Non-Conference Record

Iowa finished the non-conference schedule with an 11–2 record, It was the best non-conference record since the 2004–2005 season.

2005: Turnaround Season at Siena

In 2005, despite being picked last in preseason polls, McCaffery orchestrated a turnaround at Siena, guiding the team to a 15–13 record and a first-round bye in the MAAC tournament, eventually losing in the quarterfinals.

2005: Kenny Hasbrouck, MAAC Rookie of the Year

In 2005-06 season, Kenny Hasbrouck captured the MAAC rookie of the year for the Saints, adding to McCaffery's streak of coaching consecutive rookies of the year in their respective leagues.

2005: Best Non-Conference Record

Iowa finished the non-conference schedule with an 11–2 record, It was the best non-conference record since the 2004–2005 season.

2006: Edwin Ubiles, MAAC Rookie of the Year

In the 2006–07 season, Edwin Ubiles shared the MAAC rookie of the year award with Canisius' Frank Turner, continuing McCaffery's streak of coaching consecutive rookies of the year in their respective leagues.

2009: MAAC Coach of the Year

In 2009, McCaffery earned the MAAC coach of the year after leading the Saints to the most single season wins in their Division I history and winning the MAAC championship.

2009: Third Consecutive MAAC Tournament Championship

In 2009–10, McCaffery led Siena to the school's third consecutive MAAC tournament championship, defeating Fairfield in overtime. McCaffery was also honored as an all-district coach.