Fordham Hires Neil Harrow as New Women's Basketball Coach

Harrow leaves LIU to take over Fordham program after successful stint at James Madison.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:03pm

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Fordham University has hired Neil Harrow as their new head women's basketball coach, sources have confirmed to On3. Harrow, who just completed his first season as the head coach at LIU, previously served as an associate head coach at James Madison University where he helped the Dukes win three Sun Belt Conference championships and reach the NCAA Tournament.

Why it matters

Fordham is looking to revitalize its women's basketball program after a disappointing recent stretch, and the hiring of Harrow, an experienced coach with a track record of success, is seen as a key step in that process. Harrow's ability to recruit top talent and develop players will be crucial as Fordham aims to become a contender in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

The details

Harrow spent the 2022-23 season as the head coach at LIU, leading the team to a 21-11 overall record and a 14-4 mark in Northeast Conference play. Prior to that, he served as the associate head coach at James Madison for three seasons, helping the Dukes win three Sun Belt titles and earn an NCAA Tournament berth. Harrow also has prior coaching experience at Troy University, where he was an assistant for seven seasons and helped the Trojans win five Sun Belt championships and make four NCAA Tournament appearances.

  • Harrow just completed his first season as the head coach at LIU in 2022-23.
  • Harrow spent the previous three seasons as the associate head coach at James Madison University from 2019-2022.

The players

Neil Harrow

The new head women's basketball coach at Fordham University, who previously served as the head coach at LIU and the associate head coach at James Madison University.

Fordham University

A private Jesuit research university located in New York City, whose women's basketball program is looking to rebound after a recent stretch of disappointing seasons.

LIU

The private university where Harrow was the head coach for the 2022-23 season before accepting the Fordham job.

James Madison University

The public research university where Harrow served as the associate head coach for the women's basketball team from 2019-2022, helping the Dukes win three Sun Belt Conference championships and reach the NCAA Tournament.

Troy University

The public university where Harrow was an assistant coach for the women's basketball team for seven seasons, helping the Trojans win five Sun Belt titles and make four NCAA Tournament appearances.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to welcome Neil Harrow to Fordham and entrust him with leading our women's basketball program. His track record of success, both as a head coach and an assistant, makes him the ideal candidate to help us reach new heights.”

— Ed Kull, Fordham Athletic Director

What’s next

Harrow will begin assembling his coaching staff and recruiting players to Fordham as he looks to turn the program around and make it a contender in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

The takeaway

The hiring of Neil Harrow as Fordham's new women's basketball coach represents a significant investment in the program's future. Harrow's extensive experience at the Division I level, including head coaching and assistant roles at successful programs, makes him well-equipped to revitalize the Rams and return them to the NCAA Tournament conversation.