American hires Georgetown assistant Mike Brennan as men's basketball coach

American University athletic director Billy Walker, left, university president Neil Kerwin, right, stand with Mike Brennan, the university's new men's basketball coach, during a media availability Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (The Associated Press)

Mike Brennan, newly named coach of the American University men's basketball team, speaks during a media availability at the university, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (The Associated Press)

American University hired former Georgetown assistant Mike Brennan as its men's basketball coach on Tuesday.

The 17th head coach in the program's history, Brennan replaced Jeff Jones, who left for the same position at Old Dominion earlier this month after 13 seasons with the Eagles.

A four-year starter at Princeton under Pete Carril, Brennan spent 13 years as an assistant including two at American from 2007-2009. In both seasons, the Eagles won the Patriot League Championship and reached the NCAA Tournament.

The last four seasons Brennan served cross-town on the coaching staff of John Thompson III. The Hoyas head coach was in attendance for Brennan's introduction on the American University campus.

The Eagles finished 10-20 last season.