Chris McHugh

Chris McHugh '09

  • Title
    Head Men's Basketball Coach
  • Email
    mchughc@wlu.edu
  • Phone
    540-458-8691
  • Year at W&L
    9th (2017-18)
  • Record at W&L
    115-72 (74-43 ODAC)
  • Alma Mater
    Washington and Lee '09
  • Postgraduate
    Fairleigh Dickinson '12

Chris McHugh ’09 is entering his ninth season as the head coach of the Washington and Lee men's basketball program since taking the helm during the 2017-18 season.
 
Under McHugh's leadership, the Generals have amassed a 115-72 (.615) overall record with a mark of 74-43 (.632) in ODAC play, plus 17 All-ODAC accolades, one ODAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year, three ODAC Defensive Player of the Years and an ODAC Rookie of the Year. Additionally, four players have received all-region laurels and had two athletes have been named to the NABC Division III All-Star game.
 
In one of the toughest conferences in Division III Men’s Basketball, McHugh has guided his Generals to six ODAC Tournaments, including three semifinal finishes and one championship appearance (2023-24). W&L has posted a winning season in seven of eight seasons with McHugh leading the way, including four seasons with at least 18 wins. 
 


 
W&L ACCOMPLISHMENTS (115-72, 74-43 ODAC)

  • ODAC Finalist (2023-24)
  • ODAC Semifinalists (2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20)
  • ODAC Quarterfinalists (2021-22, 2022-23)
  • Two NABC Division III All-Stars
  • Four All-Region selections
  • Five major ODAC awards
  • 17 All-ODAC selections
     

COACHING RESUME

  • Washington and Lee University – Head Coach (2017-pres.)
  • Emory University – Assistant Coach (2013-17)
    • Overall record of 80-31 (.721)
    • Four NCAA Tournament appearances (2013-17 – Quarterfinalists 2013-14)
    • Eight All-University Athletic Association selections
    • Two All-America selections
  • Connecticut College – Assistant Coach (2012-13)
  • Mount Saint Mary College – Assistant Coach (2009-12)
     

EDUCATION, PLAYING CAREER

  • Master of Sports Administration – Farleigh Dickinson University ’12
  • Bachelor of Arts in Politics – Washington and Lee University ’09
    • Four-year letterwinner on the men’s basketball team
    • Played in 101 games, started 72
    • Led team in assists as a junior and senior
    • Ranked fifth in program history in three-point pct. (.377) when he graduated
    • Helped team to 2009 ODAC championship game
       

CHRIS MCHUGH YEAR-BY-YEAR

YEAR RECORD (ODAC) ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2024-25 7-18 (5-11) --
2023-24 18-10 (10-6) ODAC Finals
2022-23 18-8 (11-5) ODAC Quarterfinals
2021-22 12-11 (10-6) ODAC Quarterfinals
2020-21 4-1 (4-1) --
2019-20 20-6 (12-4) ODAC Semifinals
2018-19 19-8 (11-5) ODAC Semifinals
2017-18 17-10 (11-5) ODAC Semifinals
W&L (8 seasons) 115-72 (74-43)
TOTAL (8 seasons) 115-72 (74-43)