Pietramala's Historic Lacrosse Legacy | College Basketball News

Dave Pietramala, the defensive wizard turned legendary coach, is set to be inducted into the 2026 IMLCA Hall of Fame — and for good reason. As North Carolina’s current defensive coordinator, he’s one of five legends honored this year. His resume? Unmatched. From his playing days as a two-time national top defenseman at Johns Hopkins (1987 champ, 1989 finalist) to his 20-season head coaching reign that brought 18 NCAA Tournaments, two titles (2005, 2007), and seven Final Fours — he’s the winningest coach in Blue Jays history. Even wilder? He’s the first ever to win a national championship both as a player and a head coach. Plus, he was the first to earn National Coach of the Year after being National Player of the Year. This December 11, 2026, in Orlando, he’ll get the ultimate recognition — a true icon of college lacrosse. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8b6b73ae2879496e