Jim Jabir

Former Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Siena College

Experience

2021 – 2024: Head Coach, Siena College

2017 – 2021: Head Coach, Florida Atlantic University

2003 – 2016: Head Coach, University of Dayton

2002 – 2003: Assistant Coach, University of Colorado

1996 – 2002: Head Coach, Providence College

1990 – 1996: Head Coach, Marquette University

1987 – 1990: Head Coach, Siena College

1986 – 1987: Head Coach, SUNY Buffalo State University

1985 – 1986: Assistant Coach, SUNY Buffalo State University

1984 – 1985: Assistant Coach, Nazareth College

Education

1986: SUNY Buffalo State, Masters, Student Personnel Administration

1984: Nazareth College, Bachelors, English

Personal

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Family: Angie (Wife) & Jackson, Jude, Lauren, Shane (Children)

Career Highlights

Career Division I Record
547-477 (.534)

Career Wins
561

20+ Win Seasons (10)
2014-15, 2013-14, 2012-13, 2011-12, 2010-11, 2009-10, 2008-09, 2007-08, 1993-94, 1992-93

Winning Seasons (20)
2023-24, 2022-23, 2020-21, 2014-15, 2013-14, 2012-13, 2011-12, 2010-11, 2009-10, 2008-09, 2007-08, 2005-06, 1994-95, 1993-94, 1992-93, 1991-92, 1989-90, 1988-89, 1987-88, 1986-87

Power Five Wins (9)
ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-12, SEC
*since 2013-14

Conference Coach of the Year (4)
2012-13, 2007-08 Atlantic 10 & #, 1992-93 Great Midwest

Conference Regular Season Championships (3)
2013-14, 2012-13 Atlantic 10 & 1992-93 Great Midwest

Conference Tournament Championships (2)
2011-12 Atlantic 10 & 1994-95 Great Midwest

NCAA Tournament Berths (9)
2014-15, 2013-14, 2012-13, 2011-12, 2010-11, 2009-10, 1994-95, 1993-94, 1986-87

WNIT Berths (4)
2015-16, 2008-09, 2007-08, 1992-93

Final Top 25 Poll Rankings (1)
2012-13

From 2001 to 20024, led Siena to a 47-44 (.517) overall record and two winning seasons – rebuilt a program that only had two winning seasons in the 17 seasons prior to his arrival

In 2022-23, led Siena to only the program’s third winning season (19-12) in 19 seasons, most single-season wins (19) in 20 seasons, and second-most MAC wins (12) in 19 seasons

Siena’s scoring offense finished 1st in the MAAC in 2022-23

From 2017 to 2021, led Florida Atlantic to 42 overall and 24 Conference USA wins – rebuilt a program that had only won four overall and no conference games the season prior to his arrival (4-25 overall and 0-18 Conference USA record)

In 2020-21, led FAU to the most Conference USA wins (8) and first Conference USA Tournament win in program history

In 2017-18 (first season), led FAU to an increase of nine overall (13) and seven Conference USA (7) wins from the season prior

The all-time winningest coach in Dayton history with a 252-155 (.619) overall record, including eight 21+ win seasons

From 2003 to 2016, led Dayton to two Atlantic 10 Regular Season Championships (first in program history), one Atlantic 10 Tournament Championship (first in program history), and nine post-season berths (six NCAA Tournaments – one Elite 8 appearance)

From 1990 to 1996, led Marquette to two 22+ win seasons, one Great Midwest Regular Season Championship (first in program history), one Great Midwest Conference Tournament Championship (first in program history), and three post-season berths (two NCAA Tournaments – firsts in program history)

As a Division I Head Coach, has recruited and coached 67 all-conference team selections, as well as six Newcomer/Rookies of the Year and three WNBA draft picks

Head Coach Record