Head Coach
Zach Chu
Program contact: Larry Mangino, Assistant Coach
lmangino@radford.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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Larry Mangino | Assistant Coach | lmangino@radford.edu |
| AJ Hoynack | Assistant Coach | ahoynack@radford.edu |
| Brady Baker | Assistant Coach | bpbaker@radford.edu |
| AJ Caldwell | Assistant Coach | ajcaldwell@radford.edu |
| Jack Feld | Director of Operations | jfeld@radford.edu |
| Marcus Jenkins | Associate Men's Basketball Coach | mgjenkins1@radford.edu |
| Brandon Miller | Basketball Staff | bmmiller3@radford.edu |
| Maggie Hinson | Basketball Staff | mhinson1@radford.edu |
About Radford Highlanders Basketball
Radford University's men's basketball program, coached by Darris Nichols, competes in the Big South Conference and offers student-athletes a balanced opportunity to excel both athletically and academically. The Highlanders compete at the NCAA Division I level against quality opponents within a conference known for competitive basketball. Located in Virginia, Radford provides a supportive academic environment where basketball players receive the resources and attention needed to succeed in the classroom. Coach Chu emphasizes program culture centered on development, discipline, and building winning habits that extend beyond the court. The program values players who are committed to improvement and willing to embrace the work required at the collegiate level. High school players interested in joining a program that prioritizes both athletic growth and academic achievement should reach out to the Radford coaching staff to learn more about becoming part of the Highlanders tradition.
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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.