USD Men's Basketball Alumnus Mike Brown Leads New York Knicks to NBA Title

Mike Brown, a 1992 University of San Diego graduate and former Toreros player, led the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship since 1973 on June 13, 2026. The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5, clinching the series 4-1. The title marks Brown's first championship as a head coach, having previously won four rings as an assistant, and makes him the first USD alumnus to win an NBA title as a head coach.