Baker Dunleavy is leaving his position as coach at Quinnipiac to become the general manager of basketball at Villanova, the school announced Thursday. Here’s what you need to know:

Dunleavy, a Villanova graduate who began his coaching career at his alma mater, spent the past six years as coach at Quinnipiac

Dunleavy’s newly created position with the Wildcats will oversee the men’s and women’s programs’ NIL, transfer portal and brand marketing efforts.

Difficulty of leaving coaching

Dunleavy, a Villanova graduate who began his coaching career at his alma mater, spent six years leading the Bobcats, who recorded their best record this season, finishing 20-12 and 11-9 in the MAAC.