Notre Dame’s Mike Brey not retiring despite stepping down as Fighting Irish head coach at end of season

Whereas Notre Dame men’s basketball coaches Mike Bray would step down from the program at the end of the season, his coaching career not coming to a close.

Bray told the stadium on Monday that world of college basketball Haven’t seen her past on shore.

Head Coach Mike Bray of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on during the first half of a game against the Syracuse Orange at JMA Wireless Dome on January 14, 2023 in Syracuse, New York. (Brian M. Bennett/Getty Images)

“Certainly not coaching,” Brey said from the stadium.

Notre Dame men’s basketball coach Mike Bray will step down at the end of the season

Notre Dame and Brea announced in January that the 23-year coach in South Bend, Indiana, would leave the program after the season.

“It’s been a great past two decades for me and our program, but it’s time for a new voice to lead this group into the future,” Bray said in a release. “I want to thank our student-athletes, assistant coaches and support staff who have played such an important role in the culture we have created.”

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The all-time winningest coach in program history, Bray has a 482–274 record, leading the Irish to the top. NCAA Tournament 13 times and reached the Elite Eight in 2015 and 2016.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Mike Bray during a timeout during the college basketball game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Boston College Eagles at Conte Forum on December 3, 2021 in Chestnut Hill, MA.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Mike Bray during a timeout during the college basketball game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Boston College Eagles at Conte Forum on December 3, 2021 in Chestnut Hill, MA. (M. Anthony Naismith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

“Mike (Bray) and I have spoken frequently in recent years about the future transition of the program’s leadership, and during our most recent conversation we have come to the mutual conclusion that this session should be considered,” said James, the university’s vice president. The end represents the right time.” E. Rohr Director of Athletics Jack Swarbrick in Jan.

“That Mike (Bray) is the winningest coach in the world Notre Dame’s 119 Years of History Men’s basketball speaks to his skill as a teacher of the game. His even greater legacy, however, lies in his accomplishments as a teacher and mentor to the youths who played for him. In that sense, he represents this university as well as every coach I’ve worked with during my time at Notre Dame. And for that reason, I look forward to working with Mike to define his future role within Notre Dame athletics.”

Notre Dame head coach Mike Bray looks on during the college basketball game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Hank McCamish Pavilion on February 8, 2023 in Atlanta, GA.

Notre Dame head coach Mike Bray looks on during the college basketball game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Hank McCamish Pavilion on February 8, 2023 in Atlanta, GA. (Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Notre Dame basketball has struggled during the 2022 season, sitting at 10-15 on the year.

The Fighting Irish made the tournament in 2022 for the first time since the 2016–17 season, losing to the three-seed Texas Tech Red Raiders In the second round.