BROOKLYN, New York - - They share the same first name, the same home city of Philadelphia, the same love for college basketball, and are both dedicated to the same cause in their work in raising awareness and funds for Coaches vs. Cancer.
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery and Temple head coach Fran Dunphy, both natives of Philadelphia, both graduates of Philly area “Big 5” programs, and both highly successful college basketball coaches, are set to lead their respective teams in the NCAA Tournament here on Friday afternoon.
McCaffery has his Hawkeye team in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year.