Head Coach
Paul Sather
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Sather | Head Coach | paul.sather@und.edu |
| Jamie Stevens | Assistant Coach | james.t.stevens@und.edu |
| Estevan Sandoval | Assistant Coach | estevan.sandoval@und.edu |
| A.J. Holland | Assistant Coach | anthony.holland@und.edu |
| Bentiu Panoam | Director of Operations | bentiu.panoam@und.edu |
| Gabrielle Robertson | Athletic Trainer, MS, ATC | gabrielle.m.miller@und.edu |
| Dillon Arndt | Assistant Director, Marketing | dillon.arndt@und.edu |
| Sport Dietician | 701-746-7521 | jennifer.haugen@sanfordhealth.org |
About North Dakota Fighting Hawks Basketball
North Dakota Fighting Hawks fields a men's basketball program in D1 as a member of the Summit League. The program is led by head coach Paul Sather, who shapes a roster built through active recruiting. Coaches at D1 programs evaluate players on the quality of their game film, their academic eligibility status, and the competitive caliber of the events they've played in.
Learn how to get recruited to play college basketball and what D1 coaches need to see before making contact. A strong highlight film is often your first introduction to a staff.
What Recruits Should Know About Targeting North Dakota Fighting Hawks
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on North Dakota Fighting Hawks's radar requires more than sending a generic email. It means having your film, eligibility paperwork, and academic transcripts ready before you make first contact.
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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.