EASTON, Pa. - Head coach Ben O'Brien has tabbed Hannah Angelini as an assistant coach for the Lafayette women's basketball program. Angelini comes to College Hill after two successful seasons on the coaching staff at Scranton.
Angelini brings a winning record, attitude and culture with her to Lafayette. During her time at Scranton, she helped guide the Lady Royals to back-to-back Landmark Conference Championships, including an undefeated 2025-26 regular season campaign, an appearance in the 2025 NCAA Division III Elite Eight and a berth in the 2026 NCAA Division III National Championship Game.
As a member of the 2026 Landmark Conference coaching staff of the year, Angelini played an integral role in all facets of the job. She was immersed in roster construction, talent evaluation, game planning, opponent preparation and overall operation of the program. On the court, the Baldwin Place, N.Y. native was heavily involved in player development, helping mentor two All-Americans, four all-region selections and six all-conference honorees.
"Hannah is an exceptional addition to our program, " O'Brien said. "She brings a tremendous work ethic, a sharp basketball mind and an authentic ability to connect with student-athletes. Her passion for player development and commitment to building meaningful relationships will make an immediate impact on our team."
Prior to her move into coaching, Angelini was a two-time captain who helped lead Scranton to five conference championships and four NCAA tournament appearances, including an Elite Eight run in 2023-24 and a Sweet 16 run in 2021-22. The all-conference second-team selection and two-time CSC Academic All-District honoree played a pivotal role in Scranton's success on the court, compiling a career record of 114-12, making her one of the winningest players in program history.
Angelini graduated from Scranton in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology and a minor in psychology. She later earned her master's degree in operations management from the university in December of 2025.
