Boston College announced on Tuesday that head basketball coach Earl Grant has been tendered a two-year contract extension that would keep him at the Heights through the 2028-29 season.

“Earl has done an outstanding job leading our men’s basketball program over the last two seasons and we are looking forward to him doing so many years to come,” said BC Athletic Director Blake James. “I am excited to watch the program continue to grow under his leadership.”

Grant has made the Eagles more competitive in the ACC over the past two seasons, but the move could also be construed as James being proactive. There are many attractive Division 1 vacancies, including nearby Providence College in the Big East and Notre Dame in the ACC.

The Eagles recorded nine conference wins for the first time in 14 years that included three ranked opponents, Virginia Tech, Clemson and Virginia. BC rebounded from a slow start against non-conference teams to win 16 games and advance to the second round of the ACC tournament.

RICH THOMPSON