Karl Hobbs Named Associate Head MBB Coach
Apr 14 | Men's Basketball
April 14, 2016
Hobbs Post-Season Coaching History
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Karl Hobbs, who directed George Washington to three straight NCAA Tournament appearances as head coach and captured two national titles as an assistant at Connecticut, has been named Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach at Rutgers University. The veteran tactician arrives "On the Banks" with 29 seasons of Division I coaching experience and 18 post-season appearances on his resume.
"We are very fortunate to welcome Karl as our associate head coach," said Rutgers Head Coach Steve Pikiell. "Not only is he a terrific coach and recruiter, he is a respected leader who understands the landscape. He has experienced the success that we all intend to achieve here at Rutgers."
"Rutgers is the perfect place to bring my expertise." said Hobbs. "I am really excited about the opportunity to work alongside my friend, Coach Steve Pikiell. His energy and leadership are unmatched and will bring a new light to this program. There is so much potential here. Coach Pikiell will deliver a brand of basketball to New Jersey that will be fun to watch.
"In my experience, it takes more than a team to achieve success. The support of the Rutgers family is essential and we look forward to engaging the fans to get this thing rolling."
Hobbs served 10 seasons (2001-11) at the helm in the nation's capital, taking over a GW program at the bottom of Atlantic 10 Conference standings and eventually winning two A-10 titles (2005, 2007) in the midst of four straight post-season appearances (2004-07). He registered a 166-129 (.563) overall record, including an impressive 74 percent winning percentage from 2003-08.
In 2005-06, he guided the Colonials to their most successful year in program history, posting a 27-3 record, including a perfect 16-0 league mark in the Atlantic 10 Conference, and a No. 6 national ranking. As a result, Hobbs earned both Atlantic 10 and NABC District 4 Coach of the Year honors, while also being named one of four finalists for Naismith Coach of the Year. GW strung together a 24-game home winning streak, the fifth-longest in the nation, spanning the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons.
Five of Hobbs' assistants at George Washington advanced to head coaching positions, including Pikiell, who served as an assistant coach at GW from 2001-05.
A noted relationship-builder, Hobbs has coached and recruited numerous NBA players during his career, including Ray Allen, Richard Hamilton, Caron Butler, Emeka Okafor and Pops Mensah-Bonsu.
Hobbs spent the past four seasons (2012-16) in Storrs, assisting head coach Kevin Ollie in the development of the seasonal master plan, the preparation of individual game strategies, practice sessions, fund raising and scheduling. He was also responsible for the fundamental development of all perimeter players and assisted with the organization and development of the team's worldwide recruiting plan. Last year, the Huskies won the American Athletic Conference Championship to earn an NCAA berth. It came on the heels of the 2014 national championship, in which the Huskies defeated Kentucky 60-54 in the title game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
A former UConn team captain, Hobbs also spent eight years as a Connecticut assistant from 1993-2001 under Jim Calhoun and helped the Huskies to six NCAA appearances, three Big East titles and the 1999 National Championship.
Prior to joining Calhoun's staff at UConn, Hobbs served as an assistant coach at Boston University for six years (1988-93). The Terriers won the North Atlantic Conference title twice and advanced to the NCAA Tournament first round in two of Hobbs' four seasons.
Hobbs has experience coaching on the international stage. He was an assistant coach for the 2007 USA Basketball Men's U19 Team at the FIBA U19 World Championship and helped the squad to a silver medal in Serbia. He also served as a court coach for the 2005 USA Men's World University Games Team Trials.
Hobbs was a four-year starting point guard for UConn (1980-84) under Dom Perno and was an All-Big East selection as a senior. He led the team in assists all four years and still ranks sixth on the all-time list with 534. He never missed a game and started 104 of 113 contests while earning a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies.
A native of Roxbury, Mass., Hobbs was named Massachusetts Schoolboy Player of the Year in 1979-80 after leading Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School to the state championship. He was coached scholastically by Mike Jarvis and was a teammate of Patrick Ewing.
Born August 7, 1961, Hobbs and his wife JoAnn are the proud parents of two daughters, RaShauna and Kaliah.
Hobbs Highlights at a Glance
"We are very fortunate to welcome Karl as our associate head coach," said Rutgers Head Coach Steve Pikiell. "Not only is he a terrific coach and recruiter, he is a respected leader who understands the landscape. He has experienced the success that we all intend to achieve here at Rutgers."
"Rutgers is the perfect place to bring my expertise." said Hobbs. "I am really excited about the opportunity to work alongside my friend, Coach Steve Pikiell. His energy and leadership are unmatched and will bring a new light to this program. There is so much potential here. Coach Pikiell will deliver a brand of basketball to New Jersey that will be fun to watch.
"In my experience, it takes more than a team to achieve success. The support of the Rutgers family is essential and we look forward to engaging the fans to get this thing rolling."
Hobbs served 10 seasons (2001-11) at the helm in the nation's capital, taking over a GW program at the bottom of Atlantic 10 Conference standings and eventually winning two A-10 titles (2005, 2007) in the midst of four straight post-season appearances (2004-07). He registered a 166-129 (.563) overall record, including an impressive 74 percent winning percentage from 2003-08.
In 2005-06, he guided the Colonials to their most successful year in program history, posting a 27-3 record, including a perfect 16-0 league mark in the Atlantic 10 Conference, and a No. 6 national ranking. As a result, Hobbs earned both Atlantic 10 and NABC District 4 Coach of the Year honors, while also being named one of four finalists for Naismith Coach of the Year. GW strung together a 24-game home winning streak, the fifth-longest in the nation, spanning the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons.
Five of Hobbs' assistants at George Washington advanced to head coaching positions, including Pikiell, who served as an assistant coach at GW from 2001-05.
A noted relationship-builder, Hobbs has coached and recruited numerous NBA players during his career, including Ray Allen, Richard Hamilton, Caron Butler, Emeka Okafor and Pops Mensah-Bonsu.
Hobbs spent the past four seasons (2012-16) in Storrs, assisting head coach Kevin Ollie in the development of the seasonal master plan, the preparation of individual game strategies, practice sessions, fund raising and scheduling. He was also responsible for the fundamental development of all perimeter players and assisted with the organization and development of the team's worldwide recruiting plan. Last year, the Huskies won the American Athletic Conference Championship to earn an NCAA berth. It came on the heels of the 2014 national championship, in which the Huskies defeated Kentucky 60-54 in the title game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
A former UConn team captain, Hobbs also spent eight years as a Connecticut assistant from 1993-2001 under Jim Calhoun and helped the Huskies to six NCAA appearances, three Big East titles and the 1999 National Championship.
Prior to joining Calhoun's staff at UConn, Hobbs served as an assistant coach at Boston University for six years (1988-93). The Terriers won the North Atlantic Conference title twice and advanced to the NCAA Tournament first round in two of Hobbs' four seasons.
Hobbs has experience coaching on the international stage. He was an assistant coach for the 2007 USA Basketball Men's U19 Team at the FIBA U19 World Championship and helped the squad to a silver medal in Serbia. He also served as a court coach for the 2005 USA Men's World University Games Team Trials.
Hobbs was a four-year starting point guard for UConn (1980-84) under Dom Perno and was an All-Big East selection as a senior. He led the team in assists all four years and still ranks sixth on the all-time list with 534. He never missed a game and started 104 of 113 contests while earning a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies.
A native of Roxbury, Mass., Hobbs was named Massachusetts Schoolboy Player of the Year in 1979-80 after leading Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School to the state championship. He was coached scholastically by Mike Jarvis and was a teammate of Patrick Ewing.
Born August 7, 1961, Hobbs and his wife JoAnn are the proud parents of two daughters, RaShauna and Kaliah.
Hobbs Highlights at a Glance
- Assistant Coach with Connecticut during its 2014 and 1999 NCAA Division I National Championships under Kevin Ollie and Jim Calhoun, respectively.
- In 2005-06, was named Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year, NABC District 4 Coach of the Year and was one of four finalists for Naismith Coach of the Year at George Washington.
- Made history by leading GW to four straight (2004-07) post season appearances and three straight NCAA Tournaments.
- Took over a GW program that was at the bottom of Atlantic 10 Conference and won two A-10 titles (2005, 2007).
- Had a 74 percent overall winning percentage from 2003-08 at GW.
- Guided Colonials to their most successful year in program history, posting a 27-3 record, including a perfect 16-0 league mark in the Atlantic 10 Conference, and a No. 6 national ranking in 2005-06.
- Coached and recruited numerous NBA players, including Ray Allen, Richard Hamilton, Caron Butler, Emeka Okafor and Pops Mensah-Bonsu.
Hobbs Career at a Glance
2016-Present: Associate Head Coach, Rutgers
2012-16: Assistant Coach, Connecticut
2011-12: Director of Basketball Administration, Connecticut
2001-10: Head Coach, George Washington
1993-00: Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, Connecticut
1988-93: Assistant Coach, Boston University
Hobbs Post-Season Coaching History
2016 (UConn): American Athletic Conference Tournament Champions, NCAA Second Round
2015 (UConn): NIT First Round
2014 (UConn): NCAA Champions
2010 (GW): CBI First Round
2007 (GW): Atlantic 10 Tournament Champions, NCAA First Round
2006 (GW): Atlantic 10 Regular Season Champions, NCAA Second Round
2005 (GW): Atlantic 10 Tournament Champions, NCAA First Round
2004 (GW): NIT First Round
2001 (UConn): NIT Second Round
2000 (UConn): NCAA Second Round
1999 (UConn): Big East Tournament Champions, NCAA Champions
1998 (UConn): Big East Tournament Champions, NCAA Elite Eight
1997 (UConn): NIT Semifinals
1996 (UConn): Big East Tournament Champions, NCAA Sweet 16
1995 (UConn): NCAA Elite Eight
1994 (UConn): NCAA Sweet 16
1991 (BU): NAC Champions, NCAA First Round
1989 (BU): NAC Champions, NCAA First Round
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