Fairleigh Dickinson coach takes job at Iona after historic upset of 1-seed Purdue

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It’s been a whirlwind few days for Tobin Anderson after he became just the second coach to lead a 16-seed to a win over a 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament. 

In his first year as head coach at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Anderson led the Knights to a record of 21-16 and two wins in the NCAA Tournament. 

Fairleigh Dickinson guard Grant Singleton celebrates after a basket against Purdue in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Now, Anderson will become the next coach at Iona following Rick Pitino’s departure for the job at St. John’s. 

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"I appreciate this tremendous opportunity from [Iona Director of Athletics] Matt Glovaski and [President] Dr. Carey to be the next leader of one of the most storied basketball programs on the East Coast," Anderson said. "Iona University represents everything my family and I were looking for in a school, a basketball program and a campus atmosphere.  Our goal is to build upon the tremendous tradition of Iona basketball and elevate the program to greater heights."

At FDU, Anderson led the Knights to a victory over Texas Southern in the "First Four" game before defeating Purdue on Thursday. 

Fairleigh Dickinson’s Cinderella run came to an end on Sunday as the 16-seed lost to 9-seed Florida Atlantic. 

Fairleigh Dickinson head coach Tobin Anderson reacts after a basket against Purdue in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Iona has been to the NCAA Tournament in two of the last four