David McFadden returns to Brooklyn College in 2026-27 as assistant men’s basketball coach, bringing a deep connection to the program and a passion for developing student-athletes. After spending four years competing for the Bulldogs, McFadden begins a new chapter on the sidelines of his alma mater.
McFadden previously served as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Pratt Institute. He also coached an AAU travel team at Brooklyn Basketball Academy, where he led individual skill sessions and developed practice plans to elevate player performance. He completed a five-week professional development workshop with coach Daniel Sokolovsky.
A four-year point guard at Brooklyn College, McFadden was a two-time captain and the 2024-25 team Most Valuable Player. As a senior, he started 23 of 27 games and led the team in minutes (32.3), assists (91) and blocks (13), averaging 8.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists while shooting 41.6% from the field and 34.6% from three-point range. He finished his 91-game career with the Bulldogs with 693 points, 373 rebounds and 235 assists.
McFadden earned both a bachelor’s degree in economics and a Master of Business Administration with a focus in economic analysis from Brooklyn College. He graduated in spring 2025 with a 3.5 GPA and was named to the Dean’s List.
