Francisco José Martin (born March 23, 1966) [1] is an American basketball coach serving as the head coach for the University of Massachusetts men's basketball team. Martin was previously the head coach of the University of South Carolina men's basketball team for ten seasons.

Frank Martin enters his second season at the helm of the Massachusetts men's basketball program in 2023-24. Martin was named the 23rd head coach in men’s basketball history in March of 2022. The Minutemen opened Martin’s first season at the helm with a 7-1 record and a Myrtle Beach Invitational title.

Mar 25, 2022 · AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts director of athletics Ryan Bamford announced the hiring of Frank Martin as the head men's basketball coach on Friday afternoon. Martin brings 15 years of head coaching experience to Amherst after most recently spending 10 seasons as the head coach at South Carolina, where he led the Gamecocks to ...

Jun 20, 2024 · AMHERST, MASS. --University of Massachusetts basketball head coach Frank Martin has signed a two-year contract extension, Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford announced on Thursday. Martin now holds a five-year contract, which runs through the 2028-29 campaign.

Mar 14, 2022 · South Carolina on Monday fired coach Frank Martin after 10 seasons, the school announced. Martin spent the last two seasons on the hot seat, surviving last spring and even receiving a two-year...

Jun 20, 2024 · Following the first 20 win season in over a decade, the UMass Minutemen extended head coach Frank Martin’s contract for two more seasons, keeping the 48-year-old in Amherst through the...

Jan 9, 2025 · Frank Martin, the head coach of the UMass Minutemen, has made a significant impact in college basketball. His estimated net worth is a reflection of his successful coaching career. As of now, Martin’s contract is worth $8.5 million over five years, highlighting his status among college coaches.

For his effort, Martin was the Big 12 Coach of the Year and a runner-up for the AP’s National Coach of the Year. Martin left K-State in March 2012 for the head coaching job at South Carolina, where he won 171 games and advanced to the 2017 Final Four in 10 seasons.

Mar 25, 2022 · 171-147 overall record as the head coach in ten seasons with the Gamecocks, 79-99 in the powerful SEC. 2016-17: Final Four appearance, and their .667 (12-6) record in the SEC was their best since 1997-98. Honored with the Jim Phelan Award.

Nov 12, 2024 · Frank Martin, a seasoned basketball strategist, assumes the pivotal role of head coach for the UMass men's basketball team. Born on March 23, 1966, Martin brings a wealth of experience and...