KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NABC announced Wednesday the appointment of nine head men's basketball coaches to the NABC Board of Directors, a group that includes Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood. The coaches – who collectively represent all three NCAA divisions – officially began their terms on Sept. 2 by participating in the annual NABC Board of Directors fall meeting.
Joining the NABC Board of Directors in 2025-26 as new members along with Underwood are Baylor head coach Scott Drew, North Georgia head coach Dan Evans, Yale head coach James Jones, Pomona-Pitzer head coach Charles Katsiaficas, Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay, Kentucky head coach Mark Pope, Duke head coach Jon Scheyer, and Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry.
The NABC Board of Directors is the NABC's top leadership body, providing strategic oversight of the association's daily operations and advocacy work. The Board's composition includes representatives from all three NCAA divisions, along with the NAIA, two-year college, and high school levels.
"As college athletics and the game of basketball undergo unprecedented transformation, it's vital that coaches continue to present a unified voice and demonstrate sound national leadership," said NABC Executive Director Craig Robinson. "These nine coaches were identified by their peers as ideal candidates to represent our over 5,000 members on the NABC Board of Directors, and their diverse perspectives will strengthen the NABC's efforts to support the profession and grow the sport."
Minnesota State head coach Matt Margenthaler is serving as the NABC Board of Directors President for the 2025-26 season. The full Board roster can be viewed here.
About the NABC
The National Association of Basketball Coaches is a professional development and advocacy organization serving over 5,000 members in collegiate, scholastic and youth basketball. The NABC was founded in 1927 by Phog Allen, the legendary University of Kansas coach and student of James Naismith, the inventor of basketball. The NABC works to advance all levels of basketball and operates as a collective national voice for coaches. NABC members are Guardians of the Game, upholding the core values of leadership, advocacy, service, education, and inclusion. For more information about the NABC, visit nabc.com.
