Andrew Fava, an assistant coach and director of operations for the Privateers, returns to New Orleans following one season as an assistant coach at Belmont Abbey College. 

Fava began his coaching career as a volunteer assistant coach for Loyola New Orleans alongside Javan Felix under head coach Donald Reyes, contributing to the Wolf Pack securing both the SSAC Regular Season and Tournament Championships for the second consecutive year. 

"Fava was one of the hardest-working players and best leaders that I have ever coached. He can teach shooting at a very high level. He's super organized and driven to be great, and we are excited to add him to our staff," Head Coach Stacy Hollowell said. 

In 2021-22, Fava finished his collegiate career as part of Loyola's National Championship team. He was one of just two players on the team to start all 38 games and was selected as Second-Team All-SSAC after averaging 9.5 points, 2.1 assists, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game.  

Fava transferred to Loyola as a graduate student from the University of Florida, where he earned All-SEC Academic Honor Roll honors twice. At Florida, he also helped tie an NCAA record as the Gators had nine different players hit a three-pointer in a game against North Florida. 

A Baltimore native, Fava attended Loyola Blakefield High School, where he was a two-time Baltimore Catholic League Honorable Mention and team captain in basketball.  

Fava earned his Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Florida and a Master's degree in Business Administration and Marketing and Communications from Loyola New Orleans.