Head Coach
Ethan Faulkner
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dwaine Osborne | Associate Men's Basketball Head Coach | jdosborne@ysu.edu |
| Danny Reese | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | dereese01@ysu.edu |
| Anthony Johnson | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | adjohnson11@ysu.edu |
| Mark Richmond | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | marichmond@ysu.edu |
| Evan Faulkner | Director of Operations for Men's Basketball | ebfaulkner@ysu.edu |
| Rocco Nolfi | Men's Basketball Chief of Staff | rfnolfi@ysu.edu |
About Youngstown State Penguins Basketball
Youngstown State basketball offers student-athletes a compelling blend of competitive Division I basketball and strong academic support in the Horizon League. Head coach Ethan Faulkner has built a program that emphasizes player development and winning culture while maintaining high standards in the classroom. The Horizon League provides quality mid-major competition that prepares players for professional opportunities. Located in Youngstown, Ohio, the program connects athletes to a supportive community and resources that foster both on-court improvement and off-court growth. The Penguins prioritize recruiting players who embrace hard work, discipline, and team-first mentality. High school prospects looking for a program that invests in their complete development, balancing rigorous academics with competitive basketball, should reach out to Coach Faulkner's staff to explore how Youngstown State can help them achieve their goals at the collegiate level.
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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.