Penn hires Fran McCaffery to revive basketball program

Penn has officially hired Fran McCaffery as its new men's basketball coach, returning him to his alma mater two weeks after he was dismissed from Iowa. McCaffery, who played for Penn from 1979 to 1982, replaces Steve Donahue, who was fired after a disappointing 8-19 season. With a career record of 297-207 at Iowa, McCaffery aims to revitalize the Quakers' program, which has seen limited NCAA tournament success since 2007. He expressed excitement about leading the team and his vision to restore Penn's prominence in the Ivy League. McCaffery has a wealth of coaching experience, having previously led teams at Lehigh, UNC Greensboro, and Siena, as well as making numerous NCAA tournament appearances over his career. His appointment marks a hopeful new chapter for Penn basketball, which has struggled in recent years.