
Pat Massaroni will continue as head coach of Archbishop Stepinac's boys basketball team after a successful season. He has over 200 wins and five NYSCHSAA championships to his name.
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Stepinac coach Pat Massaroni proudly holds the championship trophy after Stepinac defeated St. Raymond 63-61 to win the CHSAA AA city championship game at Fordham University in the Bronx March 9, 2025.
Coming off one of the most successful seasons in boys basketball program history, White Plains (NY) Archbishop Stepinac head coach Pat Massaroni was linked as a possible finalist candidate for the vacant Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy job. According to a report, Massaroni won’t be leaving the Empire State for Florida anytime soon.
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According to GameDay One’s Kevin Devaney Jr. on Monday morning, Archbishop Stepinac president Father Thomas Collins informed those within the community that Massaroni, an alma mater of the Crusaders, that he will remain with the basketball program moving forward. Massaroni, who informed the players of his decision per the report, has totaled over 200 wins at his alma mater and won five New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association (NYSCHSAA) championships.
This past season, Massaroni led a groundbreaking season at Archbishop Stepinac, guiding the Crusaders to the Chipotle Nationals and finishing with a 26-5 record overall. With the kind of talent Massaroni had this past season and will likely have back, the Crusaders should remain one of the nation’s best programs heading into the 2026-27 campaign.
Pat Massaroni is remaining as head coach after being informed by the school's president that he will continue with the basketball program.
He has over 200 wins and has led the team to five New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association championships.
Archbishop Stepinac recently won the CHSAA AA city championship game against St. Raymond with a score of 63-61.


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The Crusaders are slated to return 2027 four-star shooting guard Joshua Rivera, but the team will graduate USC signees Adonis Ratliff and Darius Ratliff along with Jasiah Jervis (Michigan State signee), Hassan Koureissi (Fordham signee), respectively.
According to the final Rivals National 2025 High School Boys Basketball Composite Rankings, Archbishop Stepinac finished as the country’s No. 4 ranked team.
“Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, New York, offers a dynamic athletic program featuring sports like basketball, football, and track. The school focuses on nurturing both athletic and academic success, providing students with opportunities to excel in a range of sports. With dedicated coaching, modern facilities, and a commitment to student-athlete development, Archbishop Stepinac aims to foster teamwork, discipline, and leadership among its athletes while maintaining a strong academic foundation.”
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