Bishop Ludden Taps Legendary Coach to Lead Basketball Program

Longtime assistant Len Rauch takes over as head coach to continue school's storied hoops legacy.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:53am

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Bishop Ludden High School in Syracuse, New York has turned to one of its all-time great players, Len Rauch, to lead the boys basketball program and build upon its decades-long tradition of success on the court.

Why it matters

Bishop Ludden has been a Section III basketball powerhouse for years, producing numerous standout players and teams. Bringing in a legendary figure like Rauch, who played for the school in the 1980s and has served as an assistant coach, signals the program's commitment to maintaining its winning culture.

The details

Rauch, a dominant big man during his playing days at Bishop Ludden, has been an assistant coach with the team for the past 15 years. He now takes over as the head coach, tasked with guiding the program to continued success and developing the next generation of stars.

  • Rauch played for Bishop Ludden in the 1980s.
  • Rauch has been an assistant coach with the team for the past 15 years.
  • Rauch was named the new head coach in April 2026.

The players

Len Rauch

A former standout player for Bishop Ludden in the 1980s who has served as an assistant coach for the past 15 years, Rauch is now taking over as the new head coach of the boys basketball program.

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What they’re saying

“Len is the perfect person to lead our basketball program into the future. His deep connection to the school and experience developing players make him the ideal choice.”

— Michael Jones, Bishop Ludden Athletic Director

What’s next

Rauch will begin preparing the team for the upcoming season, looking to build on the program's rich history of success.

The takeaway

Bishop Ludden's decision to promote a legendary figure like Len Rauch to head coach signals the school's commitment to maintaining its status as a Section III basketball powerhouse and developing the next generation of standout players.