End of an Era: Ben O’Brien Departs Scranton After Historic Run to Lead Lafayette
By: Justin Bradley | SportzWire | April 22, 2026 | Photo courtesy Jake Law
The University of Scranton announced Wednesday that head women’s basketball coach Ben O’Brien has accepted the head coaching position at Lafayette College, bringing his successful run with the Lady Royals to a close.
The University of Scranton announced that head women’s basketball coach Ben O’Brien has accepted the head coaching position at Lafayette College.
O’Brien leaves after four seasons leading the Lady Royals, during which the program continued to compete at a high level and added to its strong tradition with multiple conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances.
Scranton also announced that a national search for the program’s next head coach will begin immediately.
O’Brien’s departure marks a significant change for one of the area’s premier college programs, as the Royals now turn their attention toward the future and the search for their next leader.
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