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Joseph Esposito named head coach of Phoenix St. Mary's HS boys basketball

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 9:16 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Joseph Esposito named head coach of Phoenix St. Mary's HS boys basketball
Summary

Phoenix St. Mary's High School appointed Joseph Esposito as the new head coach for its boys basketball team on July 9, 2026. He takes over for Damin Lopez, who resigned after leading the team to the state championship game last season. Esposito brings a wealth of college coaching experience, including stops at UNLV and Texas Tech. His focus will be on maintaining the competitiveness of St. Mary's basketball program, especially following the recent graduation of standout player Cameron Williams, now at Duke. The team is expected to leverage incoming talent like Martray Bagley and Pierce Harrington.

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  • •Joseph Esposito replaces Damin Lopez at St. Mary's HS basketball.
  • •Lopez resigned after the state championship appearance in June.
  • •Esposito has extensive coaching experience at the college level.
  • •St. Mary's recently added new players Martray Bagley and Pierce Harrington.
  • •The program aims to sustain its competitive edge despite roster changes.
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  • 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Joseph Esposito to lead Phoenix St. Mary's HS boys basketball
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St. Mary's quickly found a replacement for Damin Lopez, who resigned last month as head boys basketball coach.

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