Head Coach
Matt McKillop
Direct contact details for this coach are not confirmed. Use the program's official athletics staff directory, linked from the ESPN program page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Matt McKillop | Head Coach | mamckillop@davidson.edu |
| Will Reigel | Associate Head Coach | wireigel@davidson.edu |
| Matt Matheny | Assistant Coach | mamatheny@davidson.edu |
| Joshua Heyliger | Assistant Coach | joheyliger@davidson.edu |
| Matt Williams | Assistant Coach/Director of Operations | mawilliams@davidson.edu |
| Jack Gibbs | Assistant Coach/Director of Operations | jagibbs@davidson.edu |
| Victor Taylor | Assistant Coach/Director of Student-Athlete Development | vitaylor@davidson.edu |
| Susan Mercer | Administrative Assistant | sumercer@davidson.edu |
| Austin Buntz | Assistant AD for Basketball Development / GM | aubuntz@davidson.edu |
| Justin King | Associate Athletic Trainer (M. Basketball, Golf, Cheer) | juking@davidson.edu |
| Brian Seitz | Head Basketball Sports Performance Coach | brseitz@davidson.edu |
| Sam Hyman | Assistant Director (Volleyball, Men's Basketball, Men's XC / T&F) | sahyman@davidson.edu |
About Davidson Wildcats Basketball
Davidson's men's basketball program combines rigorous academics with competitive Division I basketball in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Located in Davidson, North Carolina, the Wildcats compete against strong regional and national opponents while students maintain the academic standards expected at this selective institution. Head coach Matt McKillop leads a program known for developing players who excel both on the court and in the classroom. The Wildcats emphasize skill development, basketball intelligence, and character within a supportive team environment. Recruits benefit from playing in a historic conference with consistent postseason opportunities while earning degrees from a respected university. Davidson values players committed to balancing athletic excellence with meaningful academic pursuits. Student-athletes interested in joining a program that prioritizes both winning basketball and personal growth should reach out to the coaching staff to explore how Davidson might fit their college aspirations.
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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.