Days removed from leading the Richmond Spiders to the programs' second-ever NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearance, head basketball coach Chris Mooney agreed to a 10-year contract with the university, the school announced Sunday night:
Chris Mooney, Richmond Basketball Agree To 10-Year Contract Extension
“Chris Mooney has demonstrated that he is the right fit for the University of Richmond. He has attracted quality student-athletes and guided them to success both on the court and in the classroom,” Richmond athletics director Jim Miller said. “This agreement clearly demonstrates Coach Mooney’s and the University’s commitment to the long-term success of Spider basketball.”
Mooney led the Spiders to a 29-8 record, including the school’s first-ever Atlantic 10 championship and the programs’ second-ever NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearance. This was also just the second time the Spiders have appeared in back-to-back NCAA Tournaments. Richmond’s 29 wins this season was a school record, eclipsing the 26 victories last season that tied a school record and vaulted the Spiders to a No. 24 final national ranking in the AP Poll.
Mooney’s six-year record at Richmond is 112-87 (.563), including 55-17 the past two seasons (.764). Richmond returns 12 players for next season.
Financial terms of the new deal were not released.
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