August 21, 2024
2009 Alum Zach McKelvie Will Assume Reins in 2025-26
CHN Staff Report
WEST POINT, N.Y. For the first time in 75 years, Army will not have a Riley running its bench.
Army’s Brian Riley announced today he will retire following the upcoming season, his 21st leading the program.
Associate Head Coach Zach McKelvie, a 2009 alum, will take the reins next season. McKelvie is entering his 11th season on staff with the Black Knights.
Earlier this offseason, two other long-time head coaches announced their retirements following the upcoming season — Cornell’s Mike Schafer and Notre Dame’s Jeff Jackson.
Brian’s legendary father, Jack Riley, took over the program in 1950-51, before passing the torch to Brian’s brother, Rob, from 1986-2004. The trio has combined for 1041…
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