High School Boys Basketball: Pat Massaroni to remain Archbishop Stepinac (NY) head coach

TL;DR

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.

Key points

Pat Massaroni remains head coach of Archbishop Stepinac
He has over 200 wins at the school
Massaroni has won five NYSCHSAA championships
Stepinac won the CHSAA AA city championship game
Massaroni is an alumnus of Archbishop Stepinac

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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.

Q&A

Why is Pat Massaroni staying as head coach of Archbishop Stepinac?

Pat Massaroni is remaining as head coach after being informed by the school's president that he will continue with the basketball program.

What achievements does Pat Massaroni have as head coach?

He has over 200 wins and has led the team to five New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association championships.

What was the recent championship win for Archbishop Stepinac?

Archbishop Stepinac recently won the CHSAA AA city championship game against St. Raymond with a score of 63-61.