| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 24, 1957 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1975–1979 | Fairfield |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1981–1988 | Fairfield (assistant) |
| 1989–1992 | Duquesne (assistant) |
| 1992–1994 | Pittsburgh (assistant) |
| 1995–1996 | St. John's (assistant) |
| 1996–2007 | Quinnipiac |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 118–188 |
Joe DeSantis (born September 24, 1957) is the color commentator for the radio and TV broadcasts of Fairfield Stags men's basketball and is a member of the New England Basketball Hall of Fame.[1] He was the second longest tenured head men's basketball coach at Quinnipiac University.[2]
DeSantis is best remembered as "Joey D" and his role in leading the 1978 Fairfield Stags men's basketball team to a program best 22–5 overall record, a victory over the then #14 nationally ranked Holy Cross Crusaders, and a berth in the National Invitational Tournament.