Bryant University

Brendan Phelps joined the Bryant staff in June 2023 and begins his second season with the Bulldogs in 2024-25.

The Black and Gold posted their second 20-win season in DI program history in 23-24, knocking off No. 10 FAU during the regular season. Bryant advanced to the America East Semifinals.

Phelps came to Smithfield after serving as the head coach at Berlin High School in Connecticut. Prior to that, he spent four seasons as an assistant coach at Post University. Post won a combined 39 games over his final two seasons.

While at Post, Phelps served as the top assistant and recruiting coordinator for Marc Kuntz from 2018-2022. Post set a program record with 19 regular season wins during the 19-20 season, finishing 2nd nationally in rebounds per game, 6th in offensive rebounds, 8th in blocks and 9th in opp field goal percentage.

The 2021-22 squad upped the ante, winning a program record 20 regular season games, a CACC North Division title and finished ranked in the top 25 regionally for the first time in program history. Phelps played a pivotal role in developing Devonte McCall who went on to earn Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and All-America honors. McCall is currently playing professional basketball in Germany. 

Prior to Post,  Phelps served as the associate head coach of Saint Paul Catholic High School (Bristol, Conn.) for 13 seasons. Saint Paul qualified for the postseason in 12 straight seasons, including three state semifinals and four quarterfinal appearances in Class S/M. Phelps was also a standout player at Saint Paul during his high school days. He was named to All-NWC First Team and named honored as an All-State player by The Hartford Courant, New Haven Register and the Connecticut High School Coaches Association.

Phelps served as the Director of CT Passion Basketball AAU Club for ten years where he saw 30 players go on to play college basketball at all three levels of the NCAA. Phelps was the lead recruiter for the program and also served as a head coach for the u17 team.

As the Director of Showcase and Regional Series Events Basketbull LLC in Springfield, MA, Phelps organized high school showcases as well as NCAA certified live AAU tournaments. He also worked the New England Recruiting Report as a tournament site director and player analyst.