Boston College extends Earl Grant through 2028-29 season

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College coach Earl Granthas agreed to a two-year extension that will keep him undercontract through the 2028-29 season.

Grant took over as Eagles coach prior to the 2021-22 season andfinished 13-20. Boston College went 16-17 this past season, but ithad three wins over nationally ranked teams for the first time in14 years.

“My family and I have enjoyed being a part of this amazingcommunity,” Grant said in a statement. “Boston is a great city andwe are glad to call it our home. I am thankful for the efforts ofmy staff to help move the program forward.”

The Eagles finished 9-11 in Atlantic Coast Conference play,their most wins in the league play since 2010-11. Quinten Post alsobecame the first Boston College player to be named Most ImprovedPlayer.

In announcing the extension, athletic director Blake Jamesexpressed optimism about the direction of the program.

“Earl has done an outstanding job leading our men’s basketballprogram over the last two seasons and we are looking forward to himdoing so for many years to come,” James said.