Head Coach
Saah Nimley
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Saah Nimley | Head Coach | snimley@csuniv.edu |
| Mike Howland | Associate Head Coach | mhowland@csuniv.edu |
| Nate Louis | Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator | nlouis@csuniv.edu |
| Colton Everett | Assistant Coach | ceverett@csuniv.edu |
| Michael Ervin | Director of Basketball Operations/Assistant Coach | mervin@csuniv.edu |
| Johnny Anderson | Operations Analyst (Recruiting/Scouting) | johnanderson@csuniv.edu |
| Bryson Lowe | Graduate Assistant Coach | bblowe@student.csuniv.edu |
| Shane Fernald | Graduate Assistant Coach | safernald@student.csuniv.edu |
| Chase Beckham | Assistant Director for Athletic Communications (MBB, VB, WTEN) | cbeckham@csuniv.edu |
| Ben Hart | Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning (Men's Basketball) | bhart@csuniv.edu |
| Colleen Melvin | Assistant Athletic Trainer (Men's Basketball) | colleen.melvin@rsfh.com |
| Curtis Stacey | Director of Equipment Operations (Men's Basketball) | cstacey@csuniv.edu |
About Charleston Southern Buccaneers Basketball
Charleston Southern University's men's basketball program competes in the Big South Conference, one of the nation's strongest mid-major leagues featuring quality opponents and elite competition. Head coach Saah Nimley leads a program committed to developing student-athletes who excel both on the court and in the classroom. The Buccaneers offer recruits a balanced collegiate experience in a supportive academic environment located in historic Charleston, South Carolina. The program emphasizes player development, basketball fundamentals, and building character within a competitive framework. Nimley's coaching staff focuses on maximizing each athlete's potential while maintaining high academic standards. Charleston Southern provides an opportunity to compete at a challenging level of college basketball while receiving genuine investment in personal growth. High school players seeking a program that values education, player development, and the full college experience should reach out to the coaching staff to learn more about joining the Buccaneers.
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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.