552: Greg Fahey, GM of Hampton University Men's Basketball
Today we’re joined by Greg Fahey, General Manager and Associate Head Coach of Hampton University’s Men’s Basketball team.Greg’s basketball journey began at Marist College, where he served as a manager for the men’s basketball team while earning his degree. From there, he dove into coaching at New Jersey powerhouse St. Benedict’s Prep, moved to the Division III level at FDU, and gained grassroots experience on the EYBL circuit with the Albany City Rocks.He later joined Ed Cooley’s staff at Providence, then took on multiple roles at Siena College, eventually reuniting with Coach Cooley at Georgetown as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach.Greg is now entering Year 2 at Hampton, adding to his responsibilities with the newly minted title of General Manager — a role that reflects the growing evolution of college basketball programs and how they operate behind the scenes.He’s coached at nearly every level of the game, giving him a unique 360° perspective on what it takes to build, sustain, and evolve a successful program.Greg also hosts his own podcast and recently launched a newsletter, both offering thoughtful insight into leadership, culture, and the business of college basketball.🎙️ In this episode, we talk about:What Greg has learned from his various coaching roles and titlesAn overview of Hampton University and the HBCU basketball landscapeHis day-to-day responsibilities as General Manager at HamptonRecruiting to Hampton and the unique opportunities that come with itCreative ways he is raising money and building sustainable support systemsHow he approaches recruiting, player development, and roster retentionThe key stats and metrics he tracks — and how they help evaluate player valueThe future of NIL and how it’s reshaping the GM position in college basketballAdvice for those seeking out a position similar to his Appreciate you tuning in. Enjoy!
