East Carolina extends Michael Schwartz through 2027-28

East Carolina head coach Michael Schwartz agreed to a one-year contract extension that carries through the 2027-28 season.

The deal was approved by the university's board of trustees on Friday and announced by school on Saturday morning.

The Pirates posted a 19-14 record (10-8 in American Athletic Conference) last season under Schwartz, which marked the most regular-season wins in the program's 61-year Div. I history. ECU also secured its second winning record in conference play since 1997-98.

"We are really encouraged about the direction of our basketball program under the leadership of Mike Schwartz and his staff," East Carolina athletic director Jon Gilbert said in a statement. "Coming off the most regular-season wins in the program's history, we are both committed to elevating our men's basketball program to even greater heights moving forward. In this new era of collegiate athletics, Mike has brought a clear vision and detailed plan to put ECU in the best possible position to acquire top talent and build a program that we can all be proud of."

Schwartz, 48, owns a 50-49 mark in three seasons with the Pirates. He was hired as the 24th head coach in the program's history on March 16, 2022.

"I am very appreciative of Chancellor (Philip G.) Rogers and Jon Gilbert for their loyal support of our basketball program," Schwartz said. "I love being a Pirate and being a part of this great community. We know the hard work and dedication it takes to win at a high level, and we have a staff and a group of young men committed to our vision. We are continuing to add pieces to our roster for the upcoming season and the young men we are bringing into our program are of high character who will be great additions to our culture."

--Field Level Media