Dennis Wolff
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Dennis Wolff is the head coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies
women's basketball team. The role is Wolff's first job coaching a women's team. Prior to the role, Wolff served as Director of Basketball Operations & Assistant to the Head Coach for the Virginia Tech
men's team. He is the former head coach of men's basketball at Boston University
, a position from which he was fired on March 11, 2009 after 15 seasons.
Wolff finished his collegiate basketball career at UConn after playing two years at LSU
. He became the head coach at Boston University following the 1993-1994 season, taking over for Bob Brown. He was previously the head coach at Connecticut College
, where he coached from 1980 to 1982. In between his head coaching jobs, Wolff was an assistant at St. Bonaventure, Wake Forest
, SMU
, and the University of Virginia
. Wolff left BU with a record of 247-197, the most wins in school history. His career head coaching record is 277-215.
Wolff was fired following the 2008–2009 season, his 15th with the Terriers.
Dennis and his wife JoAnn have 3 children, Nicole, Matthew and Michael. Nicole played for the University of Connecticut women's basketball team, while Matthew just finished his senior season on his father's team at Boston University. Michael is a freshman at Brown University and plays on their hockey team.
Virginia Tech Hokies
The Virginia Tech Hokies are the athletic teams officially representing Virginia Tech in college sports. The Hokies participate in the NCAA's Division I Atlantic Coast Conference in 19 varsity sports. Virginia Tech's men's sports are football, basketball, baseball, cross country, golf, soccer,...
women's basketball team. The role is Wolff's first job coaching a women's team. Prior to the role, Wolff served as Director of Basketball Operations & Assistant to the Head Coach for the Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball
The Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team is an NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Home games are played at Cassell Coliseum, located on Virginia Tech's campus in Blacksburg.-History:...
men's team. He is the former head coach of men's basketball at Boston University
Boston University
Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
, a position from which he was fired on March 11, 2009 after 15 seasons.
Wolff finished his collegiate basketball career at UConn after playing two years at LSU
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, most often referred to as Louisiana State University, or LSU, is a public coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name...
. He became the head coach at Boston University following the 1993-1994 season, taking over for Bob Brown. He was previously the head coach at Connecticut College
Connecticut College
Connecticut College is a private liberal arts college located in New London, Connecticut.The college was founded in 1911, as Connecticut College for Women, in response to Wesleyan University closing its doors to women...
, where he coached from 1980 to 1982. In between his head coaching jobs, Wolff was an assistant at St. Bonaventure, Wake Forest
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational university in the U.S. state of North Carolina, founded in 1834. The university received its name from its original location in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital. The Reynolda Campus, the university's main campus, is...
, SMU
Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University is a private university in Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, SMU operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, and Taos, New Mexico. SMU is owned by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church...
, and the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
. Wolff left BU with a record of 247-197, the most wins in school history. His career head coaching record is 277-215.
Wolff was fired following the 2008–2009 season, his 15th with the Terriers.
Dennis and his wife JoAnn have 3 children, Nicole, Matthew and Michael. Nicole played for the University of Connecticut women's basketball team, while Matthew just finished his senior season on his father's team at Boston University. Michael is a freshman at Brown University and plays on their hockey team.