Matt Wolff is an American college basketball coach best known for his long-standing involvement with American University’s men’s basketball team.
Matt Wolff was born on February 5, 1985, to JoAnn and Dennis Wolff. His father, Dennis, is a former collegiate head basketball coach, while his younger sister, Nicole Wolff, was part of the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team that won a national championship in 2004.
Matt attended Boston University, where he graduated in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. While a student, he also continued to develop his passion and skills for basketball, laying the foundation for his future coaching career.
Wolff joined the American University men’s basketball program as director of operations in 2010 under then-head coach Jeff Jones. In May 2013, after three years in that role, he was promoted to assistant coach by new head coach Mike Brennan. As of the 2018–19 season, Wolff was entering his ninth year with the team and his sixth season as an assistant coach under Brennan.
In his role, Wolff oversees scouting, recruiting, and mentoring new talent. He has played a crucial role in assembling several recruiting classes, contributing to the signing of more than ten new players across multiple seasons. His development efforts have helped shape notable underclassmen and supported American University's goal of building a competitive roster within the Patriot League.
One of Wolff’s standout achievements came during the 2017–18 season, when he contributed to the development of Patriot League All-Rookie Team selection Sam Iorio. Following a season-ending injury to sophomore Mark Gasperini during training camp, Wolff worked closely with Iorio, Jessie Little, and Marvin Bragg to prepare them for increased roles. Iorio stepped up to average 14.9 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, while Little and Bragg each played significant minutes and helped stabilize the frontcourt.
Wolff's impact was also seen in the 2016–17 season, when he helped guide freshman Mark Gasperini to an All-Rookie Team selection. Gasperini averaged 11.7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, establishing himself as a promising young talent. Additionally, forward Matt Cimino showed late-season improvement, starting the final three games and recording double-digit points in two of them.
In earlier seasons, Wolff had a hand in integrating several key frontcourt additions, including freshmen Andrija Matic and Lonnie Rivera, as well as junior transfer Paris Maragkos, who began the 2015–16 season as the team's starting center. This consistent focus on player development continues to define Wolff’s coaching contributions.
Despite the demanding schedule of collegiate coaching, Wolff has managed to build a fulfilling personal life. In the summer of 2017, he married Liza Rebello. The couple resides in the Glover Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C., and are focused on building their life together alongside his professional commitments.
| Birth Date: | 14 Apr, 1999 |
| Age: | 21 yrs |
| Occupations: | Golfer |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Simi Valley |
| Education: | Oklahoma State University–Stillwater |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American professional golfer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1.5 million |
