SLU Coach Schertz Agrees to Long-Term Extension

Saint Louis University men's basketball coach Josh Schertz has agreed in principle to a long-term contract extension, providing stability to a program on the rise amid interest from several major conference openings.

The announcement came Friday morning from athletic director Chris May, just before the Billikens' Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament quarterfinal game in Pittsburgh. Schertz, in his second season at the helm, has led Saint Louis to a 28-4 record this year after a dramatic 88-81 comeback victory over George Washington later that evening. The win advanced the top-seeded Billikens to Saturday's semifinal against No. 4 Dayton and tied a school record for victories in a season.

Schertz's success has transformed the Billikens into a conference powerhouse. The team captured its first Atlantic 10 regular-season championship since 2014, fueled by an 18-game winning streak that propelled them into the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time in five years. They peaked at No. 18 in January and remained ranked for seven consecutive weeks. Overall, Schertz holds a 46-19 record at Saint Louis, following a 19-15 debut season that included a National Invitation Tournament appearance.