 He coached seven season at BU (1952–53 through 1958–59), compiling a 96-58 record (.623).He then moved to the University of Massachusetts, coaching for four seasons (1959–60 through 1962–63), compiling a 57-41 record (.582).In the 1961–62 season, Massachusetts won their first Yankee Conference title, and played in the school's first NCAA Tournament.