Head Coach
Evan Bradds
Program contact: Brian Ayers, Associate Head Coach
brian.ayers@belmont.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Ayers | Associate Head Coach | brian.ayers@belmont.edu |
| Brendan Mullins | Associate Head Coach | brendan.mullins@belmont.edu |
| Marcus Belcher | Assistant Coach | marcus.belcher@belmont.edu |
| Ja'Darius Harris | Assistant Coach | jd.harris@belmont.edu |
| Clay Holmes | Director of Operations | clay.holmes@belmont.edu |
| Declan Dillon | Director of Player Development | declan.dillon@belmont.edu |
| Joshua Quiroa | Graduate Assistant | joshua.quiroa@bruins.belmont.edu |
| Kim Anderson | Basketball Staff | kim.anderson@belmont.edu |
About Belmont Bruins Basketball
Belmont University's men's basketball program, led by head coach Evan Bradds, combines serious athletic competition with exceptional academic rigor in Nashville, Tennessee. The Bruins compete in the Missouri Valley Conference, one of the nation's most competitive mid-major leagues that consistently produces NCAA Tournament teams. The program emphasizes a winning culture built on discipline, accountability, and player development, with coaches committed to preparing athletes for professional opportunities both in basketball and beyond. Belmont's location in Nashville provides recruits access to a vibrant city with strong NBA connections and excellent training resources. The university maintains high academic standards, ensuring student-athletes receive world-class education alongside elite coaching. Prospective players interested in joining a program that prioritizes development, maintains championship aspirations, and values education should reach out to Coach Bradds's staff to explore how Belmont can offer the competitive platform and institutional support they seek.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.