This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: 'He loved the game of basketball': Thayer Academy mourns the passing of coach Mike Babul ...

For many, it felt like the abrupt end of a game-winning buzzer beater—unexpected and deeply jarring. Known for his relentless passion both on and off the court, Babul’s absence leaves a void ...

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — A funeral was held in North Attleboro Saturday for Thayer Academy basketball head coach Mike Babul, who died of a sudden heart attack last month. Babul ...

During his four seasons at UMass, from 1996 to 2000, Mike Babul averaged 3.7 points per game but made his name known on the defensive side of the ball, making three Atlantic-10 All-Defensive Teams.