Anyone know anything about these guys?
Bucky McMillan, Samford: It’s hard to believe that McMillan was a high school coach just five years ago. In his last three seasons at Samford, McMillan has won 71 games including 29 a year ago which resulted in an NCAA Tournament berth. If there’s an opening in the SEC in the next few years, he’ll be on the short list.
Chris Gerlufsen, San Francisco: He may not be getting the same attention as his predecessors — Todd Golden (Florida) and Kyle Smith (Stanford) — with the Dons, but Gerlufsen is more than capable. Several WCC coaches have raved about his X and O acumen and the results speak for themselves. San Francisco has won a combined 43 games in its two years under Gerlufsen and should continue to be at the top of WCC standings under his stewardship in 2024-25.
Bryce Drew, Grand Canyon: Drew has averaged 23.5 wins per season in the four years that he’s been at Grand Canyon, which has been highlighted by three NCAA Tournament appearances. If he desires to return to the power conference level, Drew has the requisites to again be the leader of a high-major program. Another thing to keep a close eye on: The team that he’s about to coach may be the best one that he’s had since he took over the Antelopes’ program in 2020.
Drew Valentine, Loyola Chicago: Just 33 years young, Valentine has already won a title as a head coach in both the Missouri Valley and the Atlantic 10. Smooth, confident, and mature beyond his years, this guy showed his coaching ability last season when he led the Ramblers to a share of the Atlantic 10 regular season title after a disappointing 15th place finish when Loyola Chicago first joined the league in 2022-23. The brother of former Michigan State star Denzel Valentine, Drew Valentine is on track to be a major force in college basketball for the next few decades.
Alan Huss, High Point: Huss didn’t get High Point to the NCAA Tournament last season, but 27 wins and a regular season title in your first season as a head coach is simply a ridiculous accomplishment. A disciple of Greg McDermott at Creighton, Huss knows what he’s good at and is good at what he knows. High Point averaged 84.2 points last season in its first year under Huss’ leadership.
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Bucky McMillan, Samford: It’s hard to believe that McMillan was a high school coach just five years ago. In his last three seasons at Samford, McMillan has won 71 games including 29 a year ago which resulted in an NCAA Tournament berth. If there’s an opening in the SEC in the next few years, he’ll be on the short list.
Chris Gerlufsen, San Francisco: He may not be getting the same attention as his predecessors — Todd Golden (Florida) and Kyle Smith (Stanford) — with the Dons, but Gerlufsen is more than capable. Several WCC coaches have raved about his X and O acumen and the results speak for themselves. San Francisco has won a combined 43 games in its two years under Gerlufsen and should continue to be at the top of WCC standings under his stewardship in 2024-25.
Bryce Drew, Grand Canyon: Drew has averaged 23.5 wins per season in the four years that he’s been at Grand Canyon, which has been highlighted by three NCAA Tournament appearances. If he desires to return to the power conference level, Drew has the requisites to again be the leader of a high-major program. Another thing to keep a close eye on: The team that he’s about to coach may be the best one that he’s had since he took over the Antelopes’ program in 2020.
Drew Valentine, Loyola Chicago: Just 33 years young, Valentine has already won a title as a head coach in both the Missouri Valley and the Atlantic 10. Smooth, confident, and mature beyond his years, this guy showed his coaching ability last season when he led the Ramblers to a share of the Atlantic 10 regular season title after a disappointing 15th place finish when Loyola Chicago first joined the league in 2022-23. The brother of former Michigan State star Denzel Valentine, Drew Valentine is on track to be a major force in college basketball for the next few decades.
Alan Huss, High Point: Huss didn’t get High Point to the NCAA Tournament last season, but 27 wins and a regular season title in your first season as a head coach is simply a ridiculous accomplishment. A disciple of Greg McDermott at Creighton, Huss knows what he’s good at and is good at what he knows. High Point averaged 84.2 points last season in its first year under Huss’ leadership.
15 coaches on the rise entering the 2024-25 season
It’s never too early to start looking ahead to the upcoming year! Check below for our list of 15 head coaches on the rise entering the 2024-25 college basketball season. This list does not include coaches from the Mountain West. In no particular order: Amir Abdur-Rahim, South Florida: One year...
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