Mike Babul

Mike Babul (November 25, 1977 – December 30, 2024) was an American basketball coach who was serving as the head coach of the South Shore Monarchs of The Basketball League. Before turning to coaching, he played college basketball for UMass from 1996 to 2000.

Playing career Babul attended North Attleboro High School in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. In 1995, Babul chose to play for UMass over UConn where he was a four-year letter winner and three-year starter from 1996 to 2000. During his stay with UMass, he was selected to three A-10 Conference All-Defensive and All-Academic Teams.

Coaching career Babul joined the Wagner Seahawks in 2012 and in 2014 was named the associate head coach. On September 20, 2019, he was named the assistant coach of the Nets' NBA G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets. A position he continued the following season. He also was head coach at North Attleboro High School, which he attended, and led youth basketball skill camps.

Personal life and death Babul's twin brother, Jon Babul, played college basketball for Georgia Tech.

Mike Babul died from a heart attack on December 30, 2024, at the age of 47.