Release courtesy of Johns Hopkins Athletic Communications

BALTIMORE, MD – Johns Hopkins University Director of Athletics Jennifer S. Baker announced today that Josh Loeffler, who has served as the Blue Jay men's basketball coach for six years, has stepped down.  Loeffler has accepted a position as an assistant coach with the University of Cincinnati men's basketball program.
 
"I could not be more excited for Josh and his family as they embark on this wonderful opportunity at the University of Cincinnati," Baker stated.  "Josh's record of success at Johns Hopkins speaks for itself, but his six-year tenure here has been about so much more than wins and losses.  The young men he has recruited into our program have been exemplary in their representation of Johns Hopkins on the court, in the classroom and in the community.  Cincinnati has gained a thoughtful, passionate coach who will cultivate great relationships with his players and the many constituents who touch the Bearcat program."
 
Loeffler guided Johns Hopkins to a record of 114-27 (.808), including a 77-13 (.855) mark in the Centennial Conference. The Blue Jays won three Centennial Conference Tournament titles and made four trips to the NCAA Tournament during his tenure. Hopkins tied the school record for wins (25) in 2023 and advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16.  He was also named the Centennial Conference and NABC Region Coach of the Year in 2018 and 2023.
 
"I will be forever grateful for my time at Johns Hopkins," said Loeffler. "Rarely does one get to work with, and for, such incredible people and I consider myself unbelievably fortunate to have coached student-athletes of such a high caliber alongside such incredible coworkers. I am proud of the work we did as a team, and I am proud to have been a part of an elite athletic department."
 
Johns Hopkins won at least 23 games four times and made the Centennial Conference title game in each of his five seasons. Loeffler needed just 125 games to become the second coach in program history to reach 100 wins. He is also the only coach in Centennial Conference history to win the league title in his first season.
 
"I would like to thank Alanna Shanahan and Jen Baker for their support and guidance as athletic directors during my tenure," Loeffler continued. "I'm excited about the future, but it is bittersweet as I will miss the student-athletes and the people at Johns Hopkins immensely. More than anything I would like to thank the student-athletes, coaches, and support staff who helped make this basketball program successful and made my life better daily."
 
Loeffler coached a two-time NABC First Team All-American, two-time NABC Region Player of the Year, two-time Centennial Conference Player of the Year and two-time Centennial Conference Defensive Player of the Year. He also coached 13 All-Centennial Conference selections and five NABC All-Region selections in his tenure with the Blue Jays. 
 
A national search for Loeffler's replacement will begin immediately.