Career Timeline of Randy Bennett: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Randy Bennett, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Randy Bennett is an American college basketball coach, currently the head coach for the Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball team. Before his move to Arizona State, he was the head coach at Saint Mary's Gaels men's basketball team for 23 years, from 2001 to 2024. He is also a former basketball guard.
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1980: Played at Mesa Community College
In 1980, Bennett started playing at Mesa Community College under his father, Tom.
1982: Continued playing at Mesa Community College
In 1982, Bennett continued playing basketball at Mesa Community College under his father, Tom.
1984: Played at UC San Diego
In the 1984–85 season, Bennett played as a senior at the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego).
1985: Began Coaching Career at University of San Diego
In the 1985–86 season, Bennett began his coaching career as an assistant coach at the University of San Diego under Hank Egan.
1986: Coached at Idaho
From 1986 to 1988, Bennett coached at Idaho under Tim Floyd.
1986: Graduated from UC San Diego
In 1986, Bennett graduated from UC San Diego with a bachelor's degree in biology.
1994: Remained at University of San Diego Under New Coach
In 1994, when Brad Holland replaced Hank Egan, Bennett remained at the University of San Diego as an assistant coach.
1996: Assistant at Pepperdine
In 1996, Bennett left the University of San Diego to become an assistant coach at Pepperdine under Lorenzo Romar.
1999: Followed Romar to Saint Louis
In 1999, Bennett followed Lorenzo Romar to Saint Louis.
2001: Hired as Head Coach at Saint Mary's
In 2001, Bennett became the head coach for Saint Mary's College of California. He inherited a team that had only won two games the previous season.
2004: Improved Team's Win-Loss Totals
In 2004-05, Bennett improved his team's win–loss totals every season.
2005: Led Saint Mary's to NCAA Tournament
In 2005, Bennett led Saint Mary's to the NCAA Tournament, achieving a 25–9 record.
2008: Led Saint Mary's to NCAA Tournament
In 2008, Bennett led Saint Mary's to the NCAA Tournament.
2009: Led Saint Mary's to National Invitation Tournament
In 2009, Bennett led Saint Mary's to the National Invitation Tournament.
2010: Led Saint Mary's to NCAA Tournament
In 2010, Bennett led Saint Mary's to the NCAA Tournament.
2011: Led Saint Mary's to National Invitation Tournament
In 2011, Bennett led Saint Mary's to the National Invitation Tournament.
2012: Led Saint Mary's to NCAA Tournament
In 2012, Bennett led Saint Mary's to the NCAA Tournament.
2013: Led Saint Mary's to NCAA Tournament
In 2013, Bennett led Saint Mary's to the NCAA Tournament.
2014: Led Saint Mary's to National Invitation Tournament
In 2014, Bennett led Saint Mary's to the National Invitation Tournament.
2015: Led Saint Mary's to National Invitation Tournament
In 2015, Bennett led Saint Mary's to the National Invitation Tournament.
2016: Led Saint Mary's to National Invitation Tournament
In 2016, Bennett led Saint Mary's to the National Invitation Tournament.
2017: Led Saint Mary's to NCAA Tournament
In 2017, Bennett led Saint Mary's to the NCAA Tournament.
2018: Led Saint Mary's to National Invitation Tournament
In 2018, Bennett led Saint Mary's to the National Invitation Tournament.
2019: Led Saint Mary's to NCAA Tournament
In 2019, Bennett led Saint Mary's to the NCAA Tournament.
2021: Led Saint Mary's to National Invitation Tournament
In 2021, Bennett led Saint Mary's to the National Invitation Tournament.
2022: Led Saint Mary's to NCAA Tournament
In 2022, Bennett led Saint Mary's to the NCAA Tournament.
2023: Led Saint Mary's to NCAA Tournament
In 2023, Bennett led Saint Mary's to the NCAA Tournament.
2024: Led Saint Mary's to NCAA Tournament
In 2024, Bennett led Saint Mary's to the NCAA Tournament.
2026: Signed Ten Year Extension
Coach Bennett signed a ten year extension with Saint Mary's Gaels through 2026–27.
2026: Led Saint Mary's to NCAA Tournament
In 2026, Bennett led Saint Mary's to the NCAA Tournament.
2026: Coached Saint Mary's Gaels men's basketball
In 2026, Randy Bennett was the head coach at Saint Mary's Gaels men's basketball team.
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