Saint Louis coach Josh Schertz agrees to extension

Billikens head coach turns down Power 5 job offers to remain in St. Louis

Mar. 13, 2026 at 9:49pm

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Saint Louis head coach Josh Schertz has agreed to a contract extension to remain with the Billikens, turning down job offers from several Power 5 programs. Schertz, who was hired in 2024, has led the Billikens to a 27-4 record and an Atlantic 10 regular-season title this season.

Why it matters

Retaining Schertz is a major coup for Saint Louis, as he was expected to receive interest from several high-profile programs looking to fill head coaching vacancies. His decision to stay demonstrates his commitment to building the Billikens into an NCAA Tournament contender.

The details

In his first season as Saint Louis head coach in 2024-25, Schertz led the Billikens to a 19-15 record, a significant improvement from the previous season's 13-20 mark. This year, the team has taken a big step forward, winning the Atlantic 10 regular-season title and earning a No. 1 seed in the conference tournament. Schertz was reportedly offered the head coaching job at Kansas State but turned it down to remain in St. Louis.

  • Schertz was hired as Saint Louis head coach in April 2024.
  • In the 2024-25 season, the Billikens finished 19-15.
  • This season, the Billikens have a 27-4 record and won the Atlantic 10 regular-season title.

The players

Josh Schertz

The 50-year-old head coach of the Saint Louis Billikens, who has agreed to a contract extension to remain with the program after turning down job offers from several Power 5 schools.

Chris May

The athletic director at Saint Louis University, who confirmed that Schertz has agreed to a contract extension.

Travis Ford

The former Saint Louis head coach who was fired after the 2023-24 season, paving the way for Schertz's hiring.

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What they’re saying

“Retaining Josh Schertz is a major priority for our program, and we're thrilled that he has agreed to continue leading the Billikens.”

— Chris May, Athletic Director, Saint Louis University (statenews.net)

What’s next

The Billikens will look to continue their strong season and make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament, where they hope to earn their first tournament berth since 2019.

The takeaway

Schertz's decision to remain at Saint Louis despite interest from Power 5 programs demonstrates his commitment to building the Billikens into a consistent NCAA Tournament contender. His extension is a significant win for the program and its fans.