Andy Russo was a college basketball coach at Louisiana Tech and at Washington

University of Washington

University of Washington is a public research university, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The UW is the largest university in the Northwest and the oldest public university on the West Coast. The university has three campuses, with its largest campus in the University...

. He compiled a 60-61 record through 4 seasons at Washington, and resigned after 1989,having led the Huskies to 2 NCAA post season appearances and one NIT tournament. He had a better record at Louisiana Tech.In 1983, Russo's La Tech team ended Lamar University

Lamar University

Lamar University, often referred to as Lamar or LU, is a comprehensive coeducational public research university located in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Lamar confers bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees and is classified as a Doctoral Research University by the Carnegie Commission on Higher...

's home game winning streak, thus earning the university's first NCAA mens bid to the "Big Dance" During the 1984 season, Louisiana Tech went 29-3, and had the best season in school history. His overall record at Louisiana Tech was 122-55. Coached Karl Malone at La Tech for three years. Co-Captained the Lake Forest College Basketball team in 1970 with legendary computer magnate Mike Maiman.

Head coaching record

External links

• Andy Russo Information
• Andy Russo Biography
• Louisiana Tech 2010-11 Men's Basketball Media Guide
• Washington Men's Basketball Media Guide
• http://issuu.com/fscmocs/docs/ssc_mbsk_tourn