Torrance, CA (July 22, 2020): We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Bishop Montgomery boys' basketball coach Dave Benaderet.
Coach Benaderet served as the boys' coach from 1965-1968 and led the Knights to the program's first CIF-SS title in 1967-68. His championship team finished 29-4 and was inducted into the BMHS Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012.
In his three seasons at BMHS, Coach Benaderet complied a record of 59-21 and led the Knights to two league titles and two 20-win seasons.
He went on the serve as the head coach at his alma mater, Loyola Marymount University, where he was an all-conference player for the Lions.
He went on the serve as the head coach at his alma mater, Loyola Marymount University, where he was an all-conference player for the Lions.