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Florida Tech Hires Leo Alcaraz as Assistant Basketball Coach
Alcaraz will focus on player development and daily operations for the Panthers men's team.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:56pm
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The addition of an experienced assistant coach brings a burst of energy to the Florida Tech men's basketball program.Melbourne TodayFlorida Tech has announced the hiring of Leo Alcaraz as an assistant coach for the men's basketball team. Alcaraz will serve under Head Coach Will Murphy, focusing on player development and handling the team's day-to-day operations.
Why it matters
The addition of Alcaraz to the coaching staff brings in an experienced basketball mind to support the Panthers' program as they look to build on recent seasons and compete for a conference title.
The details
Alcaraz joins the Florida Tech program after previous coaching stints at other colleges. In his new role, he will work closely with Head Coach Will Murphy and the players to aid in their development and oversee the team's operations on a daily basis.
- Alcaraz was hired by Florida Tech on April 15, 2026.
The players
Will Murphy
The head coach of the Florida Tech men's basketball team.
Leo Alcaraz
The newly hired assistant coach who will focus on player development and daily operations for the Florida Tech men's basketball team.
What they’re saying
“We're thrilled to welcome Leo to our coaching staff. His experience and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to build our program and compete at a high level.”
— Will Murphy, Head Coach, Florida Tech Men's Basketball
The takeaway
The addition of Leo Alcaraz to the Florida Tech men's basketball coaching staff brings in a seasoned assistant who can help the team improve its on-court performance and daily operations as the program aims to take the next step in the conference standings.
