Panthers Welcome Bart Lundy to Milwaukee

March 31, 2022

Bart Lundy was named the Panthers' eighth head coach since Milwaukee moved to NCAA Division I in 1990. He was introduced on campus by UWM Chancellor Mark Mone and Director of Athletics Amanda Braun on Monday, March 28.

Photo credit: Tom Barrett and Len Cederholm

Milwaukee held the introductory press conference for Bart Lundy on Monday, March 28 at the Fireside Lounge on campus. Staff, alumni, and members of the media were there to welcome Coach Lundy and family.

“This is a great day and we're tremendously excited. I met Coach Lundy and was immediately impressed with his passion, obviously his record, but his time here in Milwaukee and what he wants to do. His important enthusiasm for coming and being able to build something. It's the right place, the right time, and the right campus. Coach Lundy, we're thrilled to have you here.”

-Mark Mone, UWM Chancellor

“Along every step throughout the search, Bart Lundy continued to rise to the top. He is a proven winner. We also learned he can win the hearts of his players, his university, and his fan base. He is a people person who makes the time to develop and maintain authentic relationships with formers players as well as his colleagues and community.”

-Amanda Braun, Director of Athletics

My family and I are so excited. My family... Suzanne. I couldn't be here without you. I love you guys.

Bart Lundy

What do we emphasize? Everything. Everything matters. Everything needs to be elite. I've seen this city and I've seen the excitement when there's a winner. To me, that was the swing vote. We came on a leap of faith because we think this place can be great. We truly think it can be great.

Bart Lundy