Molloy College Men's Basketball

Conefry was named the third Molloy men's basketball head coach in the program's history ahead of the 2025-2026 season.  He joined the Lions after over two decades of coaching experience, including spending 19 at Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville, NY. Conefry is the winningest coach in the Titans' history, winning 284 games to go with three Nassau Suffolk Catholic High School Athletic Association titles and one New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association Championship. In addition to his work with the boy's varsity program at Holy Trinity, Conefry was also in charge of the direction of the junior varsity and freshman teams to ensure the development and recruitment of personnel.   Conefry has seen over 50 players go on to successful careers at the collegiate level, including Division I, and has put the Holy Trinity program on the map as one of the top basketball programs in New York State. His accomplishments were recognized by the NSCHSAA as Coach of the Year in 2013, 2015, 2019, and 2022 and he was deemed the Nassau Coach of the Year by Newsday in 2014 following his NSCHSAA and CHSAA Class A championships.   Not a stranger to the collegiate athletic scene, he spent nearly a decade as an assistant coach at the Division I and Division III levels, spending time with Columbia, Merchant Marine, Rider, and Hofstra. In those roles, he was heavily involved in the recruiting and scouting processes and assisted with fundraising efforts.   A student-athlete himself, Conefry was a two-year captain for the men's basketball team at Catholic University and made an NCAA Tournament appearance and earned All-Conference selection.

Morris begins his fifth season as an assistant with the Molloy College mens basketball team. During his previous four years with the program, he has helped guide the Lions to an appearance in East Coast Conference post-season play. Morris hails from ECC rival University of Bridgeport, where he played four years of basketball on a full athletic scholarship. During his career as a Purple Knight, Morris started and played in every game of his career, en route to scoring 1,800-plus points and appearing in two televised NCAA Division II National Championship games. He was dubbed an All-New England and All-NYCAC player, and was inducted into the University of Bridgeport Hall of Fame. Morris played three years of varsity basketball at near-by South Side High School, where he is a member of the Wall of Fame. Throughout his career, he amassed over 1,000 points, and was named First-Team All-County and Second-Team All-Long Island. He helped his team to the Nassau County and Long Island Championships as well. Aside from his years at Molloy, Morris has spent time coaching at Half Hollow Hills High School East, as the head coach of the junior varsity squad, and as the JV Head Coach and Varsity assistant at Garden City High School. Pat Morris Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Pat Morris begins his fifth season as an assistant with the Molloy College mens basketball team. During his previous four years with the program, he has helped guide the Lions to an appearance in East Coast Conference post-season play. Morris hails from ECC rival University of Bridgeport, where he played four years of basketball on a full athletic scholarship. During his career as a Purple Knight, Morris started and played in every game of his career, en route to scoring 1,800-plus points and appearing in two televised NCAA Division II National Championship games. He was dubbed an All-New England and All-NYCAC player, and was inducted into the University of Bridgeport Hall of Fame. Morris played three years of varsity basketball at near-by South Side High School, where he is a member of the Wall of Fame. Throughout his career, he amassed over 1,000 points, and was named First-Team All-County and Second-Team All-Long Island. He helped his team to the Nassau County and Long Island Championships as well. Aside from his years at Molloy, Morris has spent time coaching at Half Hollow Hills High School East, as the head coach of the junior varsity squad, and as the JV Head Coach and Varsity assistant at Garden City High School.

Justin Corey Stanley is a dedicated and experienced basketball coach with a strong background in player development, game strategy, and mentorship at both the collegiate and AAU levels. With a passion for fostering talent and enhancing team performance, Justin has built an impressive coaching career that spans multiple programs. Currently serving as an Assistant Coach for Mens Basketball at Molloy University, Justin plays a pivotal role in scouting, practice preparation, video analysis, and player mentorship. His expertise in film breakdown, game planning, and NCAA compliance ensures that student-athletes receive top-tier coaching while excelling academically. Prior to this role, Justin was the Boys Basketball AAU Head Coach for Lightning Basketball, where he designed comprehensive practice plans, implemented advanced game strategies, and mentored young athletes in skill development and basketball IQ. He also gained valuable coaching experience as the Womens Basketball Assistant Coach at Five Towns College, where he contributed to game strategy, player recruitment, and performance analysis. His efforts were instrumental in the teams success, earning recognition as part of the HVIAC Coaching Staff of the Year (2021-2022) and leading the program to its first-ever USCAA Small College National Championship bracket appearance. Beyond coaching, Justin has worked with the Long Island Nets as a Basketball Clinic Coach, where he developed youth training sessions focused on fundamental skills, teamwork, and leadership. He has also participated in the Sports Business Classroom Immersive Experience at NBA Summer League, refining his scouting, video analysis, and statistical evaluation skills under the guidance of NBA executives. With a Bachelors degree in Sports Management from Farmingdale State College and an anticipated Masters degree in Business Management from Molloy University, Justin combines academic knowledge with hands-on coaching experience.  Driven by a passion for basketball and player development, Justin Corey Stanley continues to make a significant impact in the sport, helping athletes reach their full potential both on and off the court