Shortly after the Gaels announced Dan Geriot as the team’s newest head basketball coach on Thursday, LeBron James took to social media to congratulate him. “HELL YEEAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH BIG DAN!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS BROTHER!!!” James posted on X.

Geriot replaced Tobin Anderson, who led Iona to a 33-34 record over two seasons after taking the Gaels over from Basketball Hall of Famer Rick Pitino, who left to coach St. John's. Under Anderson, Iona reached the MAAC championship game on March 15, losing to Mount St. Mary's.

Iona fired men's basketball coach Tobin Anderson after just two seasons, the school announced Monday. Anderson led the Gaels to a 33-34 record over the last two years, including 17-17 in 2024-25. He led FDU to a 21-16 record and second-run in the NCAA tournament in 2022-23.