Dave Paulsen

Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Holy Cross.

[Dave Paulsen @PaulsenDave]

@adamscochran B Occ

[Dave Paulsen @PaulsenDave]

Fired up to have Brady with us!!

[Holy Cross Men's Basketball @HCrossMBB]

Welcome to Mount St. James, Brady ✝️

Join us in welcoming Brady Antonopoulos to the program as our new Assistant Coach/Director of Basketball Operations!

📰 https://t.co/HHjJO94bKb

#GoCrossGo

[Holy Cross Men's Basketball @HCrossMBB]

There is still time to make an end of year gift to our program! Give by June 30th!

✝️ https://t.co/02UePOyjyW

#GoCrossGo

[Dave Paulsen @PaulsenDave]

Great to catch up with Bo. He had a great year in Prague and gearing up for another excellent season overseas.

[Holy Cross Men's Basketball @HCrossMBB]

Welcome back, Bo!

Bo Montgomery '24 returned to Worcester and watched summer practice! It's always great to have alumni on campus 🙌

#GoCrossGo | @hcalumni

[Dave Paulsen @PaulsenDave]

Best.Job.Ever. Happy Father’s Day!

[Dave Paulsen @PaulsenDave]

Great work! Proud of our guys!

[Holy Cross Men's Basketball @HCrossMBB]

Ended the spring strong in the classroom 👏👏👏

#GoCrossGo

[Dave Paulsen @PaulsenDave]

One of a kind! Congratulations on phenomenal run John!

[Southsuburbanhoops @ssuburbanhoops]

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

After 20 incredible years of leadership, mentorship, championships, and changing lives, Coach John Pigatti has decided to step away from the sidelines as Head Boys Basketball Coach at South Suburban College.

Words truly can’t describe what this man means to so many people — players, families, coaches, and communities. Personally, I absolutely love this man because of what he has done for young Black men through basketball, education, mentorship, and opportunity. Privately, I affectionately call him “White Jesus” 👊🏽🤣🖤 because his impact has been nothing short of legendary.

And the numbers? They speak louder than words:

🏆 Career Record: 572-111 (.84)
🏆 Highest winning percentage and record among ANY college coach over the last 20 years
🏆 National Champion
🏆 Hall of Famer
🏆 Builder of men, not just basketball players

But statistics only tell part of the story.

His true legacy lives in the countless young men he guided toward degrees, scholarships, four-year schools, careers, and better futures.

South Holland will never be the same. Region IV basketball will never be the same.

Job well done, my good and faithful servant.

Coach Pigatti… thank you for everything.

You will truly be missed. 🖤🙏🏽🏀@JohnPigatti @DailySouthtown @SouthtownSports @scottybscout

[Holy Cross Men's Basketball @HCrossMBB]

Our 2026-27 roster is complete. Here is everything you need to know about the new 'Saders!

📰 https://t.co/oQhetcqbOI

#GoCrossGo

[Dave Paulsen @PaulsenDave]

Always one of the best days of the year. Congratulations to Kirk and AJK! Two of the finest people I’ve encountered in my career. They will continue to excel and serve others. #ProudCoach

[Dave Paulsen @PaulsenDave]

Excited to have Bradyn joining the family! Can’t wait to get on the court with all of our guys in June!

[Holy Cross Men's Basketball @HCrossMBB]

Penn ➡️ Holy Cross

Welcome, @bradyn_foster22!

🇺🇸 Natrona Heights, Pa.
🏫 Highlands
🏀 Forward
📏 6'8"
⚖️ 220

#GoCrossGo

[Kit Hughes @KitHughesHC]

Thank you, Chicago! Great first stop on our 2026 Coaches Roadshow. Grateful for our group of alumni & parents who made the time to talk @holy_cross & Crusader Athletics! #GoCrossGo 💜👊🏼✝️

[Dave Paulsen @PaulsenDave]

Let’s Go!! Excited to get to work with Elijah!

[Holy Cross Men's Basketball @HCrossMBB]

ODU ➡️ HC

Welcome, @elijahhflowers!

🇺🇸 Washington, D.C.
🏫 Brewster Academy
🏀 Forward
📏 6'7"
⚖️ 195

#GoCrossGo

[Dave Paulsen @PaulsenDave]

Well deserved Joe!

[Holy Cross Men's Basketball @HCrossMBB]

Congratulations to Joe Nugent, who has received the Richard J. Maloney Award!

The Maloney Award is presented annually by the Varsity Club to the men's basketball player who best exemplifies Mr. Maloney's spirit and energy as a loyal contributor to the program.

#GoCrossGo

[Dave Paulsen @PaulsenDave]

Excited to welcome Kosi to the HC family!!

[Holy Cross Men's Basketball @HCrossMBB]

Welcome to Holy Cross, @kosiMgbejiofor ✍️

🇳🇬 Enugu, Nigeria
🏫 Blue Ridge School (St. George, Va.)
🏀 Center
📏 6'10"
⚖️ 215

#GoCrossGo

[Dave Paulsen @PaulsenDave]

Let’s Go! Welcome to the family!!

[Holy Cross Men's Basketball @HCrossMBB]

Minn. Duluth ➡️ Holy Cross

Welcome to The Hill, @hanson_kole20!

🇺🇸 Prior Lake, Minn.
🏫 Holy Family
🏀 Guard
📏 6'2"
⚖️ 190

#GoCrossGo

[Dave Paulsen @PaulsenDave]

Excited to welcome Arius to the HC family!!

[Holy Cross Men's Basketball @HCrossMBB]

Lewis ✈️ ➡️ Holy Cross ✝️

Welcome to The Woo, @AriusAlijosius

🇺🇸 Riverside, Ill.
🏫 Riverside-Brookfield
🏀 Guard
📏 6'4"
⚖️ 195

#GoCrossGo

[Dave Paulsen @PaulsenDave]

Let’s Go!!! Can’t wait to start working with Jaelon!

[Holy Cross Men's Basketball @HCrossMBB]

Welcome to Worcester, @JaelonGermany ✝️

🇺🇸 Crowley, Texas
🏫 Crowley
🏀 Guard
📏 6'2"
⚖️ 165

#GoCrossGo

[Dave Paulsen @PaulsenDave]

So excited for RJ, his family, and the AIC community. He will be a phenomenal mentor and leader for his student-athletes!

[Holy Cross Men's Basketball @HCrossMBB]

Congratulations to R.J. Evans '12 for being named the head coach of American International College Men's Basketball 🫡

#GoCrossGo | @CoachEvansAIC

[Dave Paulsen @PaulsenDave]

True embodiment of student-athlete!!

[Holy Cross Men's Basketball @HCrossMBB]

Excellence in the classroom, buckets on the court 📚🏀

@gdw_hardwork = Academic All-Patriot League!

📰 https://t.co/t0iADcEO7l

#GoCrossGo | #MarchMadness

[Dave Paulsen @PaulsenDave]

So great to see! Hard work, humility and perseverance rewarded!!

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

The New Orleans Pelicans are signing center Josh Oduro to a two-way NBA deal from the franchise’s Birmingham G League affiliate, sources tell ESPN.