Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat Head Coach
“Coach Magpayo is an innovative coaching mind who knows how to build a strong culture based on the right principles. I can’t wait to see the impact he will have on Fordham basketball.”
 
Kyle Smith, Stanford Head Coach
“Mike Magpayo is a doer.  I can still remember the day he walked into my office looking to get into the coaching business.  From day one, he set the bar for how hard you have to work in our program. He also brought innovation in his approach to coaching and recruiting.  He helped enhance and advance our analytics which helped make our program relevant in the Ivy League. More importantly, Mike is a coach of character and substance.  He is aligned in faith with the Jesuits and will excite the Fordham community.  I can’t wait to follow his career and make a trip to Rose Hill.”
 
Todd Golden, Florida Head Coach
Mike Magpayo is a great coach and leader who has a real understanding of what it will take to lead Fordham Athletics resurgence in Men’s Basketball.  Mike’s basketball acumen along with his business experience positions himself to have great success leading the Ram program as we enter this new era of college athletics.  Mike’s passion and drive to succeed will be felt all across the athletic department and campus.  I am incredibly happy for Mike, Caroline, and their boys as they move back to New York where it all started for our basketball family.  Go Rams!!”
 
Dan Geriot, Iona Head Coach
“Mike is as intelligent and hard working as any one I know in the profession. His personality and determination are unmatched. Dedication to his craft is as high level as you will find in the country. I’m continually amazed by one of my best friends and I can’t wait for him, Caroline, and the boys to get to Rose Hill!” 
 
Koby Altman, President of Basketball Operation, Cleveland Cavaliers 
“I would like to extend my heartiest congratulations to Mike Magpayo on becoming the new head basketball coach at Fordham University. Mike will represent this prestigious University with an unrelenting passion and work ethic and his interaction with student-athletes, alumni and administrators will be respectful and sustainable. Mike has a brilliant basketball mind, but he is an even better human-being. With my personal ties to New York City and Mike from our time together on the coaching staff at Columbia University under Kyle Smith, I can’t wait to see him on the sidelines at Rose Hill Gymnasium.”