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Mike Brey

Mike Brey (born March 22, 1959) is an American college basketball coach. He is best known for being the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball team from 2000 to 2023.

  • Early Life and Education: Brey graduated from DeMatha Catholic High School, where he played under legendary coach Morgan Wootten. He then played college basketball at Northwestern State University and later at George Washington University.

  • Early Coaching Career: Before Notre Dame, Brey served as an assistant coach at DeMatha, Duke University under Mike Krzyzewski, and as the head coach at the University of Delaware.

  • Notre Dame Tenure: During his tenure at Notre Dame, Brey led the Fighting Irish to 13 NCAA Tournament appearances, including two Elite Eight appearances in 2015 and 2016. He also guided them to an ACC Tournament championship in 2015 and was a three-time Big East Coach of the Year. He is Notre Dame's all-time winningest coach.

  • Coaching Style and Philosophy: Brey is known for his offensive-minded approach and his ability to connect with his players. He is well-respected within the college basketball community for his integrity and leadership.

  • Retirement: Mike Brey announced his retirement from Notre Dame at the end of the 2022-2023 season.