The College of Saint Rose appointed Will Brown as the head coach of the women’s basketball program on June 23, 2023.
Brown comes to the College after previously serving as the Head Coach of the University at Albany men’s basketball program from 2001 to 2021, where he won over 300 games and led the Great Danes to five NCAA Men’s Division I tournament appearances.
“I am thrilled to announce an exceptional coach, mentor, and leader in Will Brown, as our new Head Coach for Saint Rose Women’s Basketball,” said Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics, Lori Anctil at the time of Brown's appointment. “Will knows first-hand how to win and develop student-athletes on and off the court. His proven record of success, ability to build impactful relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and colleagues, and his commendable work ethic will raise this program to a new level.”
The 2015 America East Conference Coach of the Year, Brown’s five America East Tournament Championships is tied with Jim Calhoun for the second-most in conference history. Brown also ranks second all-time in the America East record books with 20 postseason victories.
Brown began his coaching career at Saint Rose as an assistant under Head Coach Brian Beaury and was a member of the Golden Knights staff during NCAA Men’s Division II postseason appearances to the Elite 8 in 1995-96 and Final Four in 1997-98. Brown was most recently the Head Coach and General Manager of the Albany Patroons, where he was named TBL Pro League National Coach of the Year.
