Bradley head coach Brian Wardle has received a contract extension. The announcement was made via social media, with no terms of the deal being released.
Wardle has compiled a 186-147 (.559) in his ten seasons as the Braves head coach, including a 28-9 (15-5 MVC) mark last season.
Under Brian Wardle, Bradley has recorded:
– Three MVC Championships (two tournament titles, one regular season)
– 52 All-Conference selections (1st Team, 2nd Team, 3rd Team, Defensive Team, Freshman Team, Improved Team, etc)
– 112-44 home record since 2015 (72%) and a 54-10 (80%) home record in the last four seasons.
– Advanced to the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament semifinals or better in each of the last tree seasons with two trips to championship game)
– Qualified for the N.I.T postseason tournament three times, progressing further than the season prior each time with a berth into the quarterfinals in 2025
Bradley Athletics is proud to announce a contract extension for Bradley Basketball Head Coach Brian Wardle, reaffirming our commitment to long-term success and stability within the men’s basketball program. pic.twitter.com/NnjVuwBlfR
— Bradley Braves Athletics (@BradleyBraves) July 25, 2025