Fordham Finalizing Hire of Mike Magpayo as Head Basketball Coach
Fordham University is finalizing the hire of Mike Magpayo, a coach with a strong track record at UC Riverside, to lead its basketball program as it moves on from a 12-21 season under Keith Urgo.
Published on March 29, 2025
Fordham University is nearing a final decision to name Mike Magpayo as its new head basketball coach. The 45-year-old coach, known for steering UC Riverside to a 21-13 record and earning Big West Coach of the Year honors for the 2022-23 season, amassed an overall record of 89-63 over five seasons. His experience also includes assistant coaching roles at UC Riverside, Campbell, and Columbia.
Magpayo’s appointment comes in the wake of the dismissal of former coach Keith Urgo, who concluded his three-year term after a disappointing 12-21 season in 2024-25. Reported on March 28, 2025, this hire marks Fordham’s commitment to reinvigorating its basketball program with proven leadership and a fresh vision for the future.