PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Earning the opportunity to lead his own program for the second time, Brown Athletics has announced the hiring of Eric Reveno ’89 as its new head basketball coach. Reveno finished his second season under Kyle Smith, Stanford’s Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball, in 2025-26, as the James C. Gaither Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach and General Manager.
“Stanford has always been home to me. Returning two years ago to help lead this program through one of the most transformative periods in college athletics has been an incredible privilege,” said Reveno. “I am deeply grateful to Kyle Smith, other staff, our student-athletes, and everyone throughout the athletic department for their trust and partnership. While this was not an easy decision, the opportunity to lead Brown Basketball is one that aligns with my values and my lifelong passion for combining elite academics with championship-level basketball. Amanda and I will always be proud to be part of the Stanford family.”
One of the premier big man coaches in the country, Reveno helped lead the Cardinal to nine 20-win seasons, three 30-win seasons, eight NCAA Tournament appearances, an NCAA Final Four in 1998, three years with a No. 1 national ranking and four Pacific-10 Conference Championships. The Cardinal has tallied back-to-back 20-win campaigns over the past two seasons, with an NBA entry in both seasons with Maxime Raynaud and Ebuka Okorie.
“We could not have had the immediate success without Eric’s commitment to Stanford basketball. No one has touched more people involved with Stanford Basketball over the last 40 years than the Revinator,” said Smith. “He was an incredible partner and teammate that was willing to take on any task that would make the program better. He is a tireless worker who has great passion for his profession.”
With Reveno’s appointment, four of the eight Ivy League head coaches come from the Kyle Smith coaching tree, with Reveno joining Jon Jaques (Cornell), Kevin Hovde (Columbia) and Brett MacConnell (Dartmouth). MacConnell was on the Cardinal staff with Reveno in 2025-26 as well. Reveno becomes the sixth active head coach on the Smith coaching tree, also joining Todd Golden (Florida) and Mike Magpayo (Fordham).
“Coaching is not really a job but more of a calling for Coach Rev,” continued Smith. “He bleeds Cardinal red for life, and I will always be grateful for his support in allowing me to lead his alma mater. Brown Basketball will feel his energy immediately. They best be ready for another day in the show.”
Reveno also spent time as an assistant coach at Stanford under Mike Montgomery (1997-2004) and Trent Johnson (2005-06) and was a four-year letterwinner as a player from 1985-89, helping Stanford return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1942 as a senior.
The West Coast Conference Coach of the Year in 2009, Reveno spent 10 seasons as the head coach at Portland from 2006-16, where he amassed 140 victories and four postseason appearances. Brown marks his second head coaching position.
One of the nation’s leading advocates for the All Vote, No Play movement, Reveno earned the Guardians of the Game Award from the National Association of Basketball Coaches in 2021.