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Carl Danzig

Carl Danzig

At Scranton

  • Winningest coach in program history with a career record of 437-221 (.664) over 25 seasons as head coach
  • Has built Scranton into one of the premier NCAA Division III programs in the Landmark Conference and Mid-Atlantic region
  • Led the Royals to 10 conference championships, including eight Landmark Conference titles (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2023) and two MAC Freedom championships (2003, 2006)
  • Guided Scranton to 11 NCAA Division III Tournament appearances (2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2023) and one ECAC Tournament appearance (2005)
  • Led the Royals to NCAA Sweet 16 appearances in 2003 and an NCAA Elite Eight appearance in 2012
  • Guided Scranton to 21 conference tournament appearances in 25 seasons, including five MAC Freedom appearances and 16 Landmark Conference appearances
  • Led the Royals to 21 winning seasons, including 13 seasons with 20 or more victories
  • Led Scranton to the program's first Landmark Conference Championship in 2008 and eight total Landmark titles
  • Four-time Conference Coach of the Year (2014, 2021, 2023, 2025)

Recent Success

  • Continued Scranton's tradition of excellence with the Royals earning the 2023 Landmark Conference Championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance
  • In 2025-26, guided Scranton to a 19-7 record and the program's 21st winning season
  • Coached Ben Robinson to Landmark Conference Rookie of the Year honors in 2026, while Sammy Tornabene and Jon Spatola earned All-Landmark Conference honors
  • During the 2024-25 season, coached Will McLoughlin to First Team All-Landmark honors and Sammy Tornabene to Landmark Conference Rookie of the Year honors
  • In 2022-23, guided the Royals to the program's eighth Landmark Conference Championship, while Jackson Danzig was named Landmark Conference Player of the Year, First Team All-Landmark, and earned NABC Second Team All-America honors

Coaching Resume

  • 2001-present: Head Men's Basketball Coach, The University of Scranton
  • 1990-2001: Assistant Coach, Bucknell University
  • 1987-1989: Graduate Assistant, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Coaching Success (Bucknell)

  • Helped lead Bucknell to a 180-135 record over 11 seasons as an assistant coach
  • Assisted the Bison in seven winning seasons and two 20-win campaigns
  • Helped Bucknell advance to four Patriot League Championship games
  • Responsible for recruiting, scheduling, scouting, film exchange, summer camps, community service projects, and alumni relations

Player Development & Honors

  • Coached numerous conference award winners, including:
    • Landmark Conference Players of the Year: Jackson Danzig (2023), Logan Bailey (2021), Brendan Boken (2016), Ross Danzig (2014), Zach Ashworth (2011, 2010)
    • Landmark Conference Defensive Players of the Year: John Vitkus (2016, 2017), Tommy Morgan (2014), Travis Farrell (2012)
    • Landmark Conference Rookies of the Year: Ben Robinson (2026), Sammy Tornabene (2025), Will McLoughlin (2022), Logan Bailey (2019), Ross Danzig (2012)
    • Landmark Conference Tournament MVPs: Jackson Danzig (2023), John Vitkus (2017), Brendan Boken (2015, 2014)
  • Coached multiple All-Americans, including:
    • Jackson Danzig (NABC Second Team All-America, 2023)
    • Brendan Boken (D3hoops.com First Team All-American, 2016; NABC Third Team All-American, 2016)
    • Zach Ashworth (NABC Second Team All-American, 2011)
  • Coached numerous All-Region and All-Conference selections, including over 30 All-Conference honorees throughout his tenure

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Baker University (1987)
  • Master of Arts in Education, University of Missouri-Kansas City (1989)

Athletic Career

  • Two-year team captain at Baker University
  • Finished his career as the second all-time leading scorer in program history with 1,732 points
  • Three-time All-Heart of America Conference selection
  • First Team All-District selection in 1987
  • Led Baker in scoring and rebounding three times
  • Four-year letter winner in men's golf
  • Inducted into the Baker University Hall of Fame in 2011

Personal

  • Carl and his wife, Lynette, are the parents of three sons: Ross, Ethan, and Jackson
  • The family resides in Clarks Green, Pennsylvania.
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