RIVERDALE, N.Y. - Manhattan University women's basketball Head Coach
Heather Vulin has announced Maggie McGrane as the newest member of her coaching staff, taking over the role of Director of Basketball Operations.
"Maggie is a bright, young talent that will shine in the Director of Basketball Operations role ... completely ready to step into the role and make an immediate impact, she has demonstrated a passion for excellence in everything she does," said Vulin.
Graduating this past May with a Bachelor's in Communication, McGrane has spent the last four years as a student-athlete at Division III SUNY Geneseo for the women's basketball program. This past season, McGrane played and started in all 29 games, averaging 9.6 points along with 5.5 assists and 3.7 rebounds on a nightly basis. Over her first 12 games, she scored in double figures seven times, while accumulating three 20+ point performances. That includes a career-high of 26 against Rochester, going nine-for-13 from the field, including draining four of her six attempts from beyond the arc.
Outside of her individual statistics, the Knights finished 20-9, winning their second consecutive Empire 8 Championship, with McGrane chipping in 14 points to the effort in the championship game. The 20 win mark was enough to earn the team their 13th NCAA Tournament appearance as well.
McGrane also made an effort to be involved in her community outside of the basketball court, serving on the DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) Committee for Geneseo Athletics as the Social Media Coordinator. She also participated in the student-athlete mentorship program, and spent two years as an intern in the department's Athletic Communications office.
"Maggie just finished an accomplished collegiate career leading her team to the Division III National Tournament and gaining valuable experience working in the Sports Communications office during her career. She also has incredible New York City ties, as her father Joe is in the CHSAA Hall of Fame from Xavier High School in Lower Manhattan," concluded Vulin.
