Hall of Fame
Ralph Willard served as the head coach of the Holy Cross men’s basketball team from 1999-2009, posting an overall record of 192-117 and a 95-33 mark in Patriot League play.
He led the Crusaders to four Patriot League tournament titles and four trips to the NCAA Tournament, in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2007.
Willard also guided Holy Cross to four Patriot League regular season championships (2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007), and one appearance in the National Invitation Tournament (2005).
The second all-time winningest coach at Holy Cross behind only George Blaney (357-276 / 1972-1994), he was named the Patriot League Coach of the Year in 2001, 2005 and 2007.
The Crusaders finished with a winning record in eight of Willard’s 10 years at the helm, including five 20-win seasons.
