Matt Langel
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Matt Langel is the incoming head coach
for the Colgate Raiders men's basketball
team. He previously served as an assistant for the Temple Owls men's basketball
team for five seasons under Fran Dunphy
.
, where he starred on the Quaker basketball team under coach Fran Dunphy
. As a freshman, he helped the 1996–97 team finish with a record of 12–15 and 8–6 in the Ivy League
. In Langel's sophomore year, the 1997–98 Quaker team went 17–12 and 10–4 in the Ivy. The 1998–99 team reached the 1999 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
after going 21–6 and 17–1 in conference.
He was honorary co-captain (along with Michael-Hakim Jordan
) in his senior season in 1999–2000. He led the team to an undefeated (14–0) Ivy League season, a 21–8 record, and an NCAA Tournament
berth. On February 5, 2000, against Brown University
, Langel knocked down eight three-point shots, two shy of the school record. He netted 70 3-pointers on the season, eighth in Penn history. After the season, Langel was selected to the All-Ivy League First Team. Langel finished his career at the University of Pennsylvania with 1,191 points. His 201 career 3-pointers ranks fourth in the Quaker record books, and 11th in Ivy League history.
of the United States Basketball League
drafted Langel in the 2000 USBL Draft. He tried out for the Seattle SuperSonics
in 2000, but did not make the squad. He began his professional career playing for Chene BC in Switzerland and ALM Evreux Basket in the France Pro A
league. In 2001, Langel worked out in the Philadelphia 76ers
summer camp before Mitteldeutscher BC
and Phoenix Hagen
in German Bundesliga I
came calling. He ended his professional career with Eiffel Towers in the Netherlands.
. Langel thought that his relative youth would provide a different perspective in coaching Quaker players. He helped the 2004–05 team go 20–9 and reach the 2005 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
. The following season, Penn finished with an identical record and earned a berth to the 2006 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
.
in 2006, he brought Langel along with him. In their first year at the helm, Dunphy and Langel guided Temple to a 12–18 finish, 6–10 in Atlantic 10 play. The following season, the 2007–08 team
improved to 21–13 and 11–5 in conference and won the 2008 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament
and its automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament
. Langel helped lead the 2008–09 team
to a 22–12 mark (11–5 in the Atlantic 10) and won the 2009 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament
to reach the NCAA Tournament
. The 2009–10 Owls
went 29–6 and 14–2 in conference action, captured a third consecutive Atlantic 10 tournament
title and reached the NCAA Tournament
. Langel instructed the 2010–11 team
to a 29–6 record overall and 14–2 in the Atlantic 10 and defeated Penn State
in the NCAA Tournament
Round of 64 as Juan Fernandez
hit an off balance shot with less than a second remaining to lift the Owls, 66–64.
Langel was responsible for recruiting Fernandez to Temple. On the recruiting trail in the summer of 2008, he took a plane ride down to Cordoba, Argentina
, not far from Fernandez's home in Rio Tercero
. When he landed there, he found out that Fernandez was practicing with the Argentine national team 1,000 miles away, and the taxi service would cost $1,000. With the next flight arriving the following morning, Langel rented a compact car and drove along a two-lane road for almost 10 hours. He made two more recruiting trips to Argentina before Fernandez signed his letter of intent
. Langel convinced Fernandez to consult a sports psychologist when he was in the midst of a shooting slump in the 2010–11 season.
. When he heard the news, Dunphy said: "I'm thrilled for Matt. Colgate gets a person with great character who is very wise and can be a mentor to all of his student-athletes." He hired Terrell Ivory, former Penn teammate Michael McGarvey, and David Klatsky as assistants.
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
for the Colgate Raiders men's basketball
Colgate Raiders men's basketball
The Colgate Raiders men's basketball team represents Colgate University in Hamilton, New York in NCAA Division I competition. The school's team competes in the Patriot League and play their home games in Cotterell Court.-NCAA Tournament Results:...
team. He previously served as an assistant for the Temple Owls men's basketball
Temple Owls men's basketball
The Temple Owls men's basketball team represents Temple University in the Atlantic 10 Conference at the Division I level. The program is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The head men's basketball coach is Fran Dunphy.-History:...
team for five seasons under Fran Dunphy
Fran Dunphy
Fran Dunphy is an American college basketball coach. He is currently the head men's basketball coach at Temple University. He succeeded John Chaney in 2006.- Coaching career :...
.
College career
Langel attended the University of PennsylvaniaUniversity of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
, where he starred on the Quaker basketball team under coach Fran Dunphy
Fran Dunphy
Fran Dunphy is an American college basketball coach. He is currently the head men's basketball coach at Temple University. He succeeded John Chaney in 2006.- Coaching career :...
. As a freshman, he helped the 1996–97 team finish with a record of 12–15 and 8–6 in the Ivy League
Ivy League
The Ivy League is an athletic conference comprising eight private institutions of higher education in the Northeastern United States. The conference name is also commonly used to refer to those eight schools as a group...
. In Langel's sophomore year, the 1997–98 Quaker team went 17–12 and 10–4 in the Ivy. The 1998–99 team reached the 1999 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
1999 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1999 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 11, 1999, and ended with the championship game on March 29 at Tropicana Field in St....
after going 21–6 and 17–1 in conference.
He was honorary co-captain (along with Michael-Hakim Jordan
Michael-Hakim Jordan
Michael-Hakim Jordan, also referred to as Michael Jordan , is an American professional basketball player with Phoenix Hagen of the Basketball Bundesliga....
) in his senior season in 1999–2000. He led the team to an undefeated (14–0) Ivy League season, a 21–8 record, and an NCAA Tournament
2000 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2000 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 16, 2000, and ended with the championship game on April 3 in Indianapolis, Indiana...
berth. On February 5, 2000, against Brown University
Brown University
Brown University is a private, Ivy League university located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1764 prior to American independence from the British Empire as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations early in the reign of King George III ,...
, Langel knocked down eight three-point shots, two shy of the school record. He netted 70 3-pointers on the season, eighth in Penn history. After the season, Langel was selected to the All-Ivy League First Team. Langel finished his career at the University of Pennsylvania with 1,191 points. His 201 career 3-pointers ranks fourth in the Quaker record books, and 11th in Ivy League history.
Professional career
The Atlantic City SeagullsAtlantic City Seagulls
Atlantic City Seagulls may refer to:* Atlantic City Seagulls , a member of the Eastern Amateur Hockey League between 1933 and 1953* Atlantic City Seagulls, a member of the United States Basketball League...
of the United States Basketball League
United States Basketball League
The United States Basketball League , often abbreviated to the USBL, was a professional men's spring basketball league. The league was formed in 1985. The final champions are the Kansas Cagerz, who won the title game on July 1, 2007.-History:...
drafted Langel in the 2000 USBL Draft. He tried out for the Seattle SuperSonics
Seattle SuperSonics
The Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
in 2000, but did not make the squad. He began his professional career playing for Chene BC in Switzerland and ALM Evreux Basket in the France Pro A
Ligue Nationale de Basketball
The Ligue National de Basket is the top men's French professional basketball league. There are two divisions: French Pro A League and French Pro B League .-Pro A:...
league. In 2001, Langel worked out in the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
summer camp before Mitteldeutscher BC
Mitteldeutscher BC
Mitteldeutscher Basketball Club is a German basketball club based in Weißenfels, Saxony-Anhalt. In 2004, the club won the FIBA Europe Cup against JDA Dijon...
and Phoenix Hagen
Phoenix Hagen
Phoenix Hagen GmbH is a German professional basketball club that is based in Hagen.-History:The club was founded in May 2004 in the wake of the insolvency of former top club Brandt Hagen. Brandt Hagen was forced to cease club operation in the Basketball Bundesliga immediately in December 2003...
in German Bundesliga I
Basketball Bundesliga
The Basketball Bundesliga — commonly abbreviated BBL — is the highest level league of club basketball in Germany. The league comprises 18 teams. A BBL season is split into a league stage and a playoff stage...
came calling. He ended his professional career with Eiffel Towers in the Netherlands.
Penn
In November 2004, Langel joined the Penn coaching staff as an assistant to Fran DunphyFran Dunphy
Fran Dunphy is an American college basketball coach. He is currently the head men's basketball coach at Temple University. He succeeded John Chaney in 2006.- Coaching career :...
. Langel thought that his relative youth would provide a different perspective in coaching Quaker players. He helped the 2004–05 team go 20–9 and reach the 2005 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
2005 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2005 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 15, 2005, and ended with the championship game on April 4 at the Edward Jones Dome in St...
. The following season, Penn finished with an identical record and earned a berth to the 2006 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
2006 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2006 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 schools playing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball as a culmination of the 2005–06 basketball season...
.
Temple
When Dunphy was hired at Temple UniversityTemple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
in 2006, he brought Langel along with him. In their first year at the helm, Dunphy and Langel guided Temple to a 12–18 finish, 6–10 in Atlantic 10 play. The following season, the 2007–08 team
2007–08 Temple Owls men's basketball team
The 2007–08 Temple Owls men's basketball team represented Temple University in the 2007–08 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. They were led by head coach Fran Dunphy and played their home games at the Liacouras Center. The Owls are members of the Atlantic 10 Conference. They finished the...
improved to 21–13 and 11–5 in conference and won the 2008 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament
2008 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2008 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament was played at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey from March 12 through March 15, 2008. By winning the tournament, Temple received an automatic bid to the 2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament and was crowned Atlantic 10 Conference...
and its automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament
2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 schools playing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball as a culmination of the 2007–08 basketball season...
. Langel helped lead the 2008–09 team
2008–09 Temple Owls men's basketball team
The 2008–09 Temple Owls men's basketball team represented Temple University in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. They were led by head coach Fran Dunphy and played their home games at the Liacouras Center. The Owls are members of the Atlantic 10 Conference. They finished the...
to a 22–12 mark (11–5 in the Atlantic 10) and won the 2009 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament
2009 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2009 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament was played at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey from March 11 through March 14, 2009. The winner of the tournament received an automatic bid to the 2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament and was crowned Atlantic 10 Conference...
to reach the NCAA Tournament
2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The first and second round games were played at the following sites:First and Second Rounds: Thursday and Saturday, March 19 and 21, 2009-Qualifying teams:-Brackets:Results to date * – Denotes overtime periodAll times in U.S. EDT....
. The 2009–10 Owls
2009–10 Temple Owls men's basketball team
The 2009–10 Temple Owls men's basketball team represented Temple University in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. They were led by head coach Fran Dunphy and played their home games at the Liacouras Center. The Owls are members of the Atlantic 10 Conference...
went 29–6 and 14–2 in conference action, captured a third consecutive Atlantic 10 tournament
2010 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2010 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament was played initially at campus sites for the first round on March 9th, 2010 and subsequently at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey from March 12th through March 14th, 2010...
title and reached the NCAA Tournament
2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The first and second round games were played at the following sites:*March 18 / 20*March 25 / 27*March 26 / 28Each regional winner advanced to the Final Four, held on April 3 and 5 in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium, hosted by the Horizon League and Butler University, as per the NCAA's...
. Langel instructed the 2010–11 team
2010–11 Temple Owls men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Temple Owls men's basketball team represented Temple University in the 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team played their home games at the Liacouras Center, which has a capacity of 10,206. The Owls were in their 29th season as a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference...
to a 29–6 record overall and 14–2 in the Atlantic 10 and defeated Penn State
2010–11 Penn State Nittany Lions men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball team represented Pennsylvania State University. Head Coach Ed DeChellis was in his eighth season with the team...
in the NCAA Tournament
2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The following sites were selected to host each round of the 2011 tournament:First Four*March 15 and 16**University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, OhioSecond and third rounds*March 17 and 19**Verizon Center, Washington, D.C....
Round of 64 as Juan Fernandez
Juan Fernández (basketball)
Juan Manuel "Lobito" Fernández is an Argentine college basketball player with the Temple Owls men's basketball team who is entering his senior season. His father, Gustavo, was a point guard for a number of professional basketball teams in Argentina...
hit an off balance shot with less than a second remaining to lift the Owls, 66–64.
Langel was responsible for recruiting Fernandez to Temple. On the recruiting trail in the summer of 2008, he took a plane ride down to Cordoba, Argentina
Córdoba, Argentina
Córdoba is a city located near the geographical center of Argentina, in the foothills of the Sierras Chicas on the Suquía River, about northwest of Buenos Aires. It is the capital of Córdoba Province. Córdoba is the second-largest city in Argentina after the federal capital Buenos Aires, with...
, not far from Fernandez's home in Rio Tercero
Río Tercero, Córdoba
Río Tercero is a city located on the Tercero River in the Tercero Arriba Department of Córdoba Province .-Notable residents:*Juan Fernandez, college basketball player with the Temple Owls...
. When he landed there, he found out that Fernandez was practicing with the Argentine national team 1,000 miles away, and the taxi service would cost $1,000. With the next flight arriving the following morning, Langel rented a compact car and drove along a two-lane road for almost 10 hours. He made two more recruiting trips to Argentina before Fernandez signed his letter of intent
National Letter of Intent
The National Letter of Intent is a document used to indicate a student athlete's commitment to participating NCAA colleges and universities in the United States. The NCAA Eligibility Center manages the daily operations of the NLI program while the Collegiate Commissioners Association provides...
. Langel convinced Fernandez to consult a sports psychologist when he was in the midst of a shooting slump in the 2010–11 season.
Colgate
On April 28, 2011, Langel was formally introduced as the new coach of the Colgate Raiders men's basketball team. He was chosen from a field of over 100 candidates to succeed Emmett Davis, who was fired after going 165–212 in 13 years. Langel inherits a team that finished 7–23 and 4–10 in the Patriot LeaguePatriot League
The Patriot League is a college athletic conference which operates in the northeastern United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I) for a number of sports; in football, it participates in the Football Championship Subdivision...
. When he heard the news, Dunphy said: "I'm thrilled for Matt. Colgate gets a person with great character who is very wise and can be a mentor to all of his student-athletes." He hired Terrell Ivory, former Penn teammate Michael McGarvey, and David Klatsky as assistants.