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amidst controversy over Grasso's future with the team; Grasso was placed on leave of absence by the school on
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Martelli Jr.'s first season as Bryant's head coach in 2023-2024 saw the
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Martelli Jr. and his wife, Meghan, have three children—a daughter, Marra, and sons Philip and Nathan.
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appearances in both 2001 and 2003. Serving as a team co-captain alongside
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coach, currently serving as the head men's basketball coach of the
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Martelli Jr. spent five seasons on the coaching staff at the
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Martelli Jr.'s experience also includes a stint in the
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428:Statistics overview
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686:(1989–2001)
678:(1978–1989)
670:(1968–1978)
662:(1964–1968)
654:(1963–1964)
503:11–5 (.688)
448:Postseason
442:Conference
374:hit and run
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575:References
393:Final Four
355:Tim O'Shea
86:1981-08-02
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684:Ed Reilly
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445:Standing
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