Jim McDermott

Jim McDermott (1910-2009)

Teams coached: Iona Gaels
Iona record: 320-252 (.559)
Overall record: 320-252 (.559)

Career Accomplishments:

• NCAA National Championships:  0
• NCAA Tournament Appearances:  0
• NIT Championships:  0
• NIT Appearances:  0

Coaching Career (head coach, unless noted):

1947-1973

Iona

Jim McDermott Facts

• Peter James McDermott
• Born April 6, 1910
• Died June 2, 2009
• Alma Mater: New York University (BA, 1932)
• McDermott was the third-ever head men’s basketball coach at Iona College, leading the Gaels for 26 seasons and going 320-252
  • Also served as the first-ever athletic director at the school, holding that title from 1952-76
  • Coached the Iona baseball team from 1947-1963
  • Worked as Assistant to the President for Athletic Affairs and as an advisor to the athletic department from 1976-80
  • Inducted into the Iona College Arrigoni Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural 1982 class
• McDermott was also the MAAC‘s first commissioner, serving in that capacity from 1980 to 1984

Jim McDermott Coaching Tree

• Richie Guerin (St. Louis/Atlanta Hawks)
• Brendan Malone (Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors, Rhode Island)
• Gene Roberti (St. Francis NY, Iona)