Maria Marchesano

Maria Marchesano is an American college basketball coach who is currently the head coach of the Butler Bulldogs women's basketball program. She previously held the same position at Purdue University Fort Wayne and Mount St. Mary's University.

Playing career Marchesano played four seasons of college basketball for Butler University, as well as one season of college softball. She graduated in 2005.

Coaching career Division II (2010–2016) Marchesano began her head coaching career with stints at NCAA Division II schools Urbana University and Walsh University.

Mount St. Mary's (2017–2021) In 2017 Marchesano was hired as the head coach at Mount St. Mary's University. The Mountaineers saw substantial improvement during her tenure, and in 2021 she led the program to its first Northeast Conference regular season title since 2001.

Purdue Fort Wayne (2021–2026) Marchesano returned to her hometown and became the head coach of the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons in 2022. She remained at Purdue Fort Wayne for five seasons, and was recognized as the Horizon League Coach of the Year in 2025.

Butler (2026–present) In 2026 Marchesano became the head coach at her alma mater, Butler University, replacing Austin Parkinson.

Personal life Marchesano's father immigrated to the United States from Italy. As a result, she has dual-citizenship and played professional basketball in Sardinia.

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