Christian, who coached Siena in the 2018-19 season, is back in the college game after spending two years in the professional ranks in Italy.

Martelli, who joined VCU after coaching at Bryant College, told me he's been impressed by the level of community support for the program. "I knew that it was a passionate, knowledgeable fan base.

The first-year Bryant men's basketball coach takes over after Phil Martelli Jr. left Bryant for VCU after last seasons March Madness run.

In December of that year, former Bryant head coach Phil Martelli Jr. threw some shade at Hurley, wondering why the Bulldogs weren’t worthy of a matchup against the blue blood Huskies.