Head coach Tod Kowalczyk took over the reins of the University of Toledo men's basketball program on March 30, 2010, bringing with him a proven record of success. Prior to taking over as the Rocket bench boss, Kowalczyk posted a 136-112 (.548) win-loss mark in eight years (2002-10) at the helm of UW-Green Bay's program and tallied a pair of 22-win campaigns in his final two seasons. He also produced a run of success that saw the Phoenix become one of just 18 teams in the nation to place among the top four in its conference each of the past seven seasons. Under Kowalczyk's direction, Green Bay restored its strong basketball tradition, averaging more than 16 wins per season while playing in a league that ranked among the nation's top 12 in RPI. On an individual basis, Kowalczyk coached 10 all-conference and four all-newcomer honorees during his UWGB tenure. In the classroom, the Phoenix were just as impressive as every student-athlete who completed his eligibility with the program graduated.