Dane Fischer was named the 31st head coach in Tribe men’s basketball history on April 2, 2019. Fischer, a 16-year coaching veteran, came to W&M after spending the previous four seasons as the top assistant at George Mason.

“Dane Fischer is a competitor,” Director of Athletics Samantha K. Huge said. “He understands what is required to win at a highly selective academic institution and he embraces all that makes William & Mary special. Throughout the process, Dane clearly articulated his belief that his role is to teach, mentor, and inspire the men in his charge while establishing a level of excellence befitting a Division I university. He is a coach who wants to do all that he can to see his student-athletes realize their dreams, including participating in the NCAA Tournament.”

Regarded as a tireless recruiter, an elite basketball tactician, and one of the rising stars in the coaching business, Fischer has been instrumental in turning multiple programs into winners. Throughout his career, he has helped teams earn seven post-season appearances, six regular-season conference championships, three NCAA Tournament bids, three conference tournament crowns, two National Invitation Tournament berths and an NCAA Division III National Runner-up finish.