Jamion Christian replaces Phil Martelli Jr. at Bryant

Bryant hired Jamion Christian as the new head coach of its men’s basketball team on Thursday.Christian, 42, previously held that role at alma mater Mount St. Mary’s (2012-18), Siena (2018-19) and George Washington (2019-22). He spent the past couple of seasons coaching a professional team in Italy.Christian replaces Phil Martelli Jr., who left the Bulldogs to become the head coach at VCU on March 26.Bryant finished 23-12 this season and earned a No. 15 seed in the NCAA Tournament, losing to No. 2 Michigan State in the first round.”As the head coach I am looking forward to enhancing the momentum that we have as a program,” Christian said. “We will compete. We will play with joy. We will show how powerful connection can be. We will elevate those around us with our actions.”

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