Speedy Claxton is the head coach of the Hofstra University men's basketball program in Hempstead, New York, a position he has held since being named the school's 13th head coach on April 7, 2021. Entering his sixth season leading the Pride, Claxton returned to the top job at his alma mater after eight years on Hofstra's staff, including seven seasons as an assistant coach. His connection to the program spans his time as a standout player, assistant coach, and head coach, making him one of the central figures in the modern history of Hofstra basketball.
Claxton's first five seasons as head coach produced significant success. In 2025-26, Hofstra went 24-11, won the Coastal Athletic Association championship, and secured the program's first NCAA Tournament berth since 2001. That team also produced three All-CAA selections, including the league's Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year, with Hofstra becoming the first school in conference history to win both major honors in the same season. The year before, the Pride posted 15 wins and recorded notable nonconference victories over Seton Hall and Massachusetts.
