Chris Wright

Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Langston University
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Chris is one of those unique individuals that blends an incredibly high basketball IQ with a personality that players love. He knows what it takes to build a successful program, which truly invests in his student athletes. From the moment I met Chris it was apparent that he puts his heart and soul into his work, leaving a meaningful impact on every life he touches.

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Experience

  • Langston University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Head Men’s Basketball Coach
      • Apr 2022 - Present

  • Talladega College
    • Education Management
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Head Men’s Basketball Coach
      • Jul 2018 - Apr 2022

  • Central Baptist College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head Men's Basketball Coach
      • May 2017 - Jun 2018

      Led team to 21-9 record, and second place finish in the American Midwest Conference. Qualified for the NAIA National Tournament for the first time in school history. Also achieved the programs first Top 25 ranking ever. Led team to 21-9 record, and second place finish in the American Midwest Conference. Qualified for the NAIA National Tournament for the first time in school history. Also achieved the programs first Top 25 ranking ever.

  • Angelo State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
      • Apr 2016 - May 2017

  • Graceland University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Head Men's Basketball Coach
      • Mar 2015 - Apr 2016

      Tripled the prior year’s record in the first year of my leadership. Implemented a philosophical change that led to the second winning season in the program’s last 21 years. Transformed the culture of the program which resulted in the second highest conference finish ever. Ranked as high as 26th nationally, highest ranking in school history. Tripled the prior year’s record in the first year of my leadership. Implemented a philosophical change that led to the second winning season in the program’s last 21 years. Transformed the culture of the program which resulted in the second highest conference finish ever. Ranked as high as 26th nationally, highest ranking in school history.

  • Arkansas Tech University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
      • Aug 2014 - Mar 2015

      Helped team to an 18 win season, a GAC Tournament Championship, and a berth in the NCAA Division II National Tournament. Helped team to an 18 win season, a GAC Tournament Championship, and a berth in the NCAA Division II National Tournament.

  • Fresno Pacific University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Head Men's Basketball Coach/ Kinesiology/ Assistant Athletic Director for Event Operations
      • Aug 2006 - Aug 2014

      Graduated over 80 percent of student-athletes from our program. Won 20 games twice as Head Coach, compiled overall record of 67-52. Finished in second place in the Pac West in first season of NCAA Division II competition and would have qualified for the NCAA Tournament had we been post-season eligible. Recruited and coached 10 All-Americans and 15 All-Conference selections. Recruited and signed the National Junior College Player of the Year in John Taylor. Fundraised over 100,000 in three year time period. Coached and recruited 17 players who have played professionally overseas and two who played in the NBA’s Developmental League. Helped team reach two NAIA National Tournaments and one “Sweet Sixteen.” Ranked in top 5 in the country for two consecutive seasons. Won 2008-2009 GSAC Championship. Beat two NCAA Division I opponents in USC and San Francisco.

  • Texas State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director of Basketball Operations
      • Aug 2005 - Apr 2006

  • St.Edward's University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
      • Aug 2003 - Aug 2005

Education

  • The University of Texas at Austin
    Bachelor’s Degree, Applied Learning and Development
    2001 - 2005
  • Fresno Pacific University
    Master’s Degree, Kinesiology
    2007 - 2008

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