Head Coach
Takayo Siddle
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Takayo Siddle | Head Men's Basketball Coach | siddlet@uncw.edu |
| Kurt Kanaskie | Associate Men's Basketball Coach | kanaskiek@uncw.edu |
| Craig Ponder | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | ponderc@uncw.edu |
| Paul Hemrick | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | hemrickp@uncw.edu |
| Hunter Henderson | Asst. Coach / Director of Men's Basketball Operations | hendersonh@uncw.edu |
| Austin Parker | Asst. Coach / Men's Basketball Video Coordinator | parkeraj@uncw.edu |
| Caegan Jackson | MBB Special Assistant to the Head Coach | jacksonc@uncw.edu |
| Michael Oblinger | Director of Athletics | athleticdirector@uncw.edu |
| Andrew Cradler | Athletic Trainer | cradlera@uncw.edu |
| Dr. Quadrian Banks | Assistant Director for Sports Performance | banksq@uncw.edu |
About UNC Wilmington Seahawks Basketball
UNC Wilmington men's basketball competes in the Coastal Athletic Association, offering student-athletes a combination of rigorous academics and competitive Division I basketball. Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, the program operates within a strong academic institution that balances athletic excellence with educational opportunity. Head coach Takayo Siddle leads a program focused on developing players through disciplined coaching and a culture of hard work and accountability. The Seahawks compete against quality opponents throughout the CAA regular season, providing exposure and meaningful games that showcase talent to professional scouts. The program emphasizes player development, team chemistry, and the importance of representing the university with integrity both on and off the court. High school players seeking a program that values academic growth, competitive basketball, and personal development should reach out to Coach Siddle's staff to learn how they can contribute to the Seahawks' mission.
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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.