FDU Hall of Fame
This year's Al LoBalbo recipient is Tom Green. The LoBalbo Award is presented to a person who, like Coach Lo, has through selfless service, tireless dedication and education through sport made significant contributions that transcend competition for the betterment of athletics and all who are involved. Green served as the head men's basketball coach at FDU from 1983-2009. In those 26 years at the helm, Green amassed a record of 407-351 (.536). His 407 wins are most all-time in FDU history and his 260 conference victories still rank first all-time among Northeast Conference coaches. Green led the Knights to four NCAA tournaments in 1985, 1988, 1998, and 2005 and to two NIT appearances in 1991 and 2006. Winning became the norm on the Hackensack under Green's guidance, as his teams produced 18 winning seasons and played in nine NEC Championship games, winning two NEC tournament crowns. Green received the honors of Coach of the Year twice from the NEC, three times from the New Jersey's Writers' Association and the New Jersey's Coaches' Association, and once from the Metropolitan Basketball Writers' Association and the NIT. Green today still serves FDU's program as a regular color commentator for FDU's men's basketball games.
