Staten Island, NY – Mike Deane has been relieved of his duties as head men's basketball coach at Wagner College, Director of Athletics Walt Hameline announced today.

In seven seasons as head coach of the Seahawks, Deane compiled an overall record of 95-114. This past season, the Green & White finished with a 5-26 overall record, including a mark of 3-15 in the Northeast Conference. In 26 years as a head coach, Deane has amassed a record of 437-332.

“We thank Mike for his contributions as head basketball coach at Wagner,” said Hameline. “I admire him greatly as a human being and for the knowledge, competitiveness and passion he brought to the program. At the end of the day, I decided it was time make a change and go in a different direction.”

A national search for Deane's replacement will begin immediately.