Washington and Lee University

Chris McHugh ’09 is in 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 132-81 (.620) overall record with a mark of 83-50 (.624) in ODAC play, plus 19 All-ODAC accolades, two ODAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year, three ODAC Defensive Player of the Years and two ODAC Rookies 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 seven ODAC Tournaments, including three semifinal finishes and one championship appearance (2023-24). W&L has posted a winning season in eight of nine seasons with McHugh leading the way, including four seasons with at least 18 wins. 
 

 
W&L ACCOMPLISHMENTS (132-81, 83-50 ODAC)

• ODAC Finalist (2023-24)
• ODAC Semifinalists (2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20)
• ODAC Quarterfinalists (2021-22, 2022-23, 2025-26)
• Two NABC Division III All-Stars
• Four All-Region selections
• Seven major ODAC awards
• 19 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