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CBS News
2 days ago
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Philadelphia legend Fran Dunphy reunites with former player at 110th anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters
How the relationship between a legendary Philly coach and former player grew bigger than basketball How the relationship between a legendary Philly coach and former player grew bigger than basketball How the relationship between a legendary Philly coach and former player grew bigger than basketball Big Brothers Big Sisters of America hosted its national conference in Philadelphia this week. The longtime mentorship organization is celebrating its 110-year anniversary. For decades, the organization has paired mentors with young people to help set them up for success. And there's few better examples of that than the relationship between a retired college coach and one of his former players. The relationship between coach Fran Dunphy and Steve Nesmith started 46 years ago when Nesmith was a high school student. Dunphy coached a young Nesmith at Malvern Prep and later on at American University. It's where Dunphy became more than just a coach but also a Big Brother. "I can still hear Coach Dunphy in my mind: Be strong, don't give up, there's always tomorrow," Nesmith said. "I admire what he has accomplished. He is truly a good man, which means everything to me," Dunphy said. Dunphy went on to coach at the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University and La Salle University, becoming the all-time winningest coach in Philadelphia Big 5 history. He retired this year. Nesmith and Dunphy reunited at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's national conference in Philadelphia. Dunphy has been part of the organization for years. Both are now reflecting on their 40 years of friendship and the impact they've had on each other's lives. "What I learned from Coach Dunphy, not just as a coach but in life, and I obtained life experiences through being around this gentleman, listening to him, because it was never about basketball," Nesmith said. Dunphy added, "There's something inside him that says, I want to do this, I want to get better, I want to be the best person I can be so, yeah, maybe I had a little role, but I wouldn't ever minimize what he's done on his own." CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence, Marcus Allen, said Dunphy and Nesmith's story is one of countless examples of the difference a mentor can have on the lives of young people. "Big Brothers Big Sisters is here to not create potential in kids, we are here to protect it," Allen said. As for Dunphy and Nesmith, the two may have helped each other win basketball games, but they also helped each other win at life.
CBS News
2 days ago
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- CBS News
Philadelphia legend Phil Dunphy reunites with former player at 110th anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters
How the relationship between a legendary Philly coach and former player grew bigger than basketball How the relationship between a legendary Philly coach and former player grew bigger than basketball How the relationship between a legendary Philly coach and former player grew bigger than basketball Big Brothers Big Sisters of America hosted its national conference in Philadelphia this week. The longtime mentorship organization is celebrating its 110-year anniversary. For decades, the organization has paired mentors with young people to help set them up for success. And there's few better examples of that than the relationship between a retired college coach and one of his former players. The relationship between coach Fran Dunphy and Steve Nesmith started 46 years ago when Nesmith was a high school student. Dunphy coached a young Nesmith at Malvern Prep and later on at American University. It's where Dunphy became more than just a coach but also a Big Brother. "I can still hear Coach Dunphy in my mind: Be strong, don't give up, there's always tomorrow," Nesmith said. "I admire what he has accomplished. He is truly a good man, which means everything to me," Dunphy said. Dunphy went on to coach at the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University and La Salle University, becoming the all-time winningest coach in Philadelphia Big 5 history. He retired this year. Nesmith and Dunphy reunited at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's national conference in Philadelphia. Dunphy has been part of the organization for years. Both are now reflecting on their 40 years of friendship and the impact they've had on each other's lives. "What I learned from Coach Dunphy, not just as a coach but in life, and I obtained life experiences through being around this gentleman, listening to him, because it was never about basketball," Nesmith said. Dunphy added, "There's something inside him that says, I want to do this, I want to get better, I want to be the best person I can be so, yeah, maybe I had a little role, but I wouldn't ever minimize what he's done on his own." CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence, Marcus Allen, said Dunphy and Nesmith's story is one of countless examples of the difference a mentor can have on the lives of young people. "Big Brothers Big Sisters is here to not create potential in kids, we are here to protect it," Allen said. As for Dunphy and Nesmith, the two may have helped each other win basketball games, but they also helped each other win at life.
NBC Sports
12-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Dunphy: La Salle 'found a way' to beat UMass
Fran Dunphy discusses La Salle's victory over UMass at the 2025 A-10 Men's Basketball Championship and what the Explorers need to do against Saint Joseph's.
NBC Sports
08-03-2025
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- NBC Sports
La Salle's Dunphy reflects after final home game
Fran Dunphy shares his thoughts after his last home game as head coach of La Salle, discussing what his team did well against Saint Joseph's and how his squad can improve in the Atlantic 10 men's basketball tournament.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
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- Yahoo
Fran Dunphy will retire as La Salle basketball coach at the end of the season
One of the winningest active coaches in men's college basketball is calling it a career. La Salle coach Fran Dunphy, a Philadelphia basketball staple who previously coached at Temple and Penn, will retire at the end of the 2024-25 season, the university announced Thursday. The 76-year-old Dunphy is in his third season at his alma mater, where he has compiled a 43-51 record, including a 12-15 mark this season. The Explorers had gone 45-71 in the four seasons before Dunphy was hired in April 2022. A Legendary Career #ThankYouFran — La Salle Men's Basketball (@LaSalle_MBB) February 20, 2025 Dunphy was all class despite tough loss: TEMPLE: Owls need to replace their senior leadership Once the season is over, Dunphy will assume a new role with the university, special assistant to the president, that comes with a lifetime contract. Dunphy has the most wins of any coach in the history of Philadelphia's Big 5, a group that was originally made up of Villanova, Temple, Saint Joseph's, Penn and La Salle and was recently expanded to include Drexel. He has 623 victories over 33 seasons as a head coach, a run that previously featured stops at Penn (1989-2006) and Temple (2006-19). He's the only coach to have overseen multiple Big 5 programs and he has led more teams to the NCAA Tournament than any other Big 5 coach. He made Penn into an Ivy League powerhouse in the 1990s and 2000s, leading the Quakers to 10 conference championships in his final 14 seasons. From there, he succeeded legendary coach John Chaney at Temple and guided the Owls to eight NCAA tournaments in 13 seasons. His stint there was highlighted by a 2009-10 team that went 29-6, the third-most wins in a season in school history. REQUIRED READING: NCAA Tournament bubble watch: Analyzing teams inside and outside the projected bracket Dunphy stepped down at Temple after the 2018-19 season, but resurfaced three years later at La Salle. "I will forever be thankful to La Salle as well as all my fellow coaches and players that I've been fortunate to work with throughout my coaching career," Dunphy said in a statement. "I am looking forward to finishing this season strong with our team, and as I embark on the next chapter of my life, I could not be happier to stay at La Salle and work with President Allen, Ash Puri, and this great University that I call home." Dunphy becomes the latest decorated and long-tenured men's college basketball coach to have stepped down or announced his impending departure over the past six months. Virginia's Tony Bennett and Miami's Jim Larrañaga both left their respective schools late last year and earlier this month, Florida State announced Leonard Hamilton will be resigning at the end of the season. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: La Salle basketball coach Fran Dunphy will retire at the end of the season
