Lehigh University Athletics
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10/19/2026 12:03:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Associate men's basketball coach Manny Adako has been named to the 2026 Silver Waves Media Top / Most Impactful Mid-Major Assistant Coaches list. It is the second consecutive year that Adako has been recognized as one of the nation's top mid-major assistants.
The coaches selected to the list continue to make an impact across college basketball through recruiting, player development, game preparation, relationship building, and shaping the culture and success of their programs. Their work plays a major role both on and off the court while helping develop the next generation of players.
Adako was instrumental to Lehigh's success last year, helping guide the Mountain Hawks to their fourth overall Patriot League championship. Throughout his two seasons in Bethlehem, Adako has coached three All-Patriot League honorees and one All-Rookie selection.
Lehigh men's basketball opens its season on Monday, November 2 at 8 p.m. before unveiling its 2025-26 Patriot League Champions banner at the home opener on Thursday, November 5 at 7 p.m. against Cornell.
Like Lehigh men's basketball on Facebook, follow on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram for continued updates on the Mountain Hawks.
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The coaches selected to the list continue to make an impact across college basketball through recruiting, player development, game preparation, relationship building, and shaping the culture and success of their programs. Their work plays a major role both on and off the court while helping develop the next generation of players.
Adako was instrumental to Lehigh's success last year, helping guide the Mountain Hawks to their fourth overall Patriot League championship. Throughout his two seasons in Bethlehem, Adako has coached three All-Patriot League honorees and one All-Rookie selection.
Lehigh men's basketball opens its season on Monday, November 2 at 8 p.m. before unveiling its 2025-26 Patriot League Champions banner at the home opener on Thursday, November 5 at 7 p.m. against Cornell.
Like Lehigh men's basketball on Facebook, follow on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram for continued updates on the Mountain Hawks.
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