Tom Crean

Tom Crean is an American college basketball coach who is currently the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team. He has previously served as the head coach of the Marquette Golden Eagles and the Indiana Hoosiers.

Tom Crean began his coaching career as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Central Michigan University. He then served as an assistant coach at Michigan State University, where he was a part of the coaching staff that won the national championship in 2000. Crean was the head coach at Marquette from 1999 to 2008, leading the team to a Final Four appearance in 2003. He then became the head coach at Indiana, where he coached from 2008 to 2017. Crean became the head coach at Georgia in 2018.

As a coach, Tom Crean has led his teams to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances and has won numerous conference championships. He has been named the conference coach of the year multiple times and has mentored several players who have gone on to have successful careers in the NBA.

Tom Crean played college basketball at Central Michigan University, where he was a member of the men's basketball team from 1985 to 1989. He was a walk-on player who eventually earned a scholarship and became a captain of the team.

Tom Crean is known for his up-tempo, high-pressure style of play. He emphasizes aggressive defense and fast-paced offense. He is also known for his ability to develop players and create a winning culture within his teams.