Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Phil Martelli Jr.

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 23, 2025

Discover the career path of Phil Martelli Jr., from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Philip Martelli Jr. is an American college basketball coach. He currently holds the position of head men's basketball coach for the Bryant Bulldogs, a team competing in the America East Conference. His career is centered around coaching in collegiate basketball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2002: Team Co-Captain

In 2002, Martelli Jr. served as a team co-captain alongside Jameer Nelson for the Saint Joseph's University Hawks.

2003: Assistant Coach at Central Connecticut

In 2003, Martelli Jr. began his coaching career at Central Connecticut, becoming the youngest full-time assistant coach in Division I at the age of 22.

2005: Assistant Coach at Manhattan

In 2005, Martelli Jr. served as an assistant coach at Manhattan College.

2006: Assistant Coach at Niagara

In 2006, Martelli Jr. became an assistant coach at Niagara University.

2007: MAAC Tournament Title

In 2007, Martelli Jr. contributed to the Niagara Purple Eagles winning the MAAC tournament title.

2011: End of Tenure at Niagara

In 2011, Martelli Jr.'s tenure as an assistant coach at Niagara came to an end.

2014: NCAA Tournament Appearance

In 2014, during Martelli Jr.'s time at the University of Delaware, the Blue Hens made an appearance in the NCAA tournament.

2018: Associate Head Coach for Bryant

In 2018, Martelli Jr. was named the associate head coach for Bryant University when Jared Grasso took over as head coach.

2022: Northeast Conference Regular-Season and Tournament Titles

In 2022, while Martelli Jr. was the associate head coach, Bryant University won the Northeast Conference (NEC) regular-season and tournament titles, leading to the team's first-ever appearance in the NCAA tournament.

November 15, 2023: Named Bryant Head Coach

On November 15, 2023, Martelli Jr. was named the head coach of the Bryant Bulldogs.

2023: First Season as Bryant's Head Coach

In 2023, Martelli Jr.'s first season as Bryant's head coach started, with the Bulldogs achieving a 20–13 overall record. For his efforts, Martelli Jr. was named a finalist for the Hugh Durham and Joe B. Hall Awards.