Men's Basketball
- Title:
- Men's Basketball Director of Player Development
- Email:
- matthew.balanc@qu.edu
Quinnipiac Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tom Pecora has officially announced the hiring of former Bobcat standout Matt Balanc (’24) as the program’s Director of Player Development heading into the 2026-27 season.
"We couldn't be more excited to welcome Matt back to our program in this new role,” said Quinnipiac Head Coach Tom Pecora. “Matt has already proven what elite dedication and a relentless work ethic look like at this level. He knows what it takes to win, he knows our league inside and out, and his passion for Quinnipiac University is contagious. Our guys are going to benefit tremendously from his energy and leadership every single day."
Balanc returns to Hamden following an illustrious five-year playing career with the Bobcats from 2019 to 2024. A staple of the program's success, Balanc scored 1,721 career points across his tenure, averaging 12.0 points per game.
During a historic 2023-24 graduate season, Balanc was crowned Conference Player of the Year after averaging 17.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per game while shooting 42.6% from the field. His breakout season was instrumental in leading Quinnipiac to its first-ever Metro Conference regular season title, as the Bobcats went 15-5 in league action to set a new program record for league wins in a single season.
Balanc reached double figures in scoring in all but one game during his final season in 2023-24, pouring in 20 or more points on 13 separate occasions. He was particularly lethal on his home court, averaging 19.9 points per contest at M&T Bank Arena to guide Quinnipiac to an impressive 13-3 home record.
Balanc ranks No. 8 on Quinnipiac’s all-time scoring list over the program’s 75-year history. He also finished his career No. 2 in games played (144) and in 3-point field goals (239).
In his new position, Balanc will oversee key aspects of student-athlete growth both on and off the court, and will also assist in many day-to-day tasks within the program’s operations.
