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UVU extends Todd Phillips through 2029/30 season

By Utah News Staff · September 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah Valley men's basketball head coach Todd Phillips has received a contract extension through the 2029/30 season. The extension comes as the Wolverines prepare for their inaugural season of competition in the Big West Conference.

Key takeaways

  • Todd Phillips received a contract extension through the 2029/30 season.
  • The Wolverines are entering their first season in the Big West Conference.
  • Phillips is the fastest coach in UVU history to reach 60 wins.
  • The team set program records for assists and steals during the previous season.

Utah Valley men's basketball head coach Todd Phillips received an extension through the 2029/30 season on September 15 in Orem, Utah. The agreement ensures Phillips remains at the helm of the Wolverines' program as the team enters its first season of competition in the Big West Conference.

During his first three seasons at UVU, Phillips has recorded a 66-34 (.660) record. This performance makes him the fastest coach in program history to reach 60 wins. The new agreement lasts through March 31, 2030.

In the previous season, the Wolverines established single-season program records for assists, totaling 205, and steals, totaling 75. The team is scheduled to begin the upcoming season on November 2 by hosting NCAA Division II Western Colorado at the UCCU Center.

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