Clay Nunley brings a wealth of coaching and recruiting experience to
his position at the helm of the WildCat men’s basketball team,
in addition to a familiarity with winning.
Nunley’s coaching background includes stints at the United States Military Academy and Wright State University. Prior to arriving at Randolph, Nunley served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at the U.S. Military Academy for five years, where he was also involved in on-court instruction, scouting, and practice planning. During his time at West Point, Army recorded its largest margin of victory over Navy in 35 years and began the 2006-07 season with a 9-2 record and the most successful start at the Academy in 30 years. The success also garnered the Black Knights votes in the AP Top 25.
During his four years at Wright State, Nunley was a part of back-to-back 18- and 17-win seasons. The highlights included a victory over #7-ranked and eventual national champion Michigan State during the 1999-2000 season and a road win over previously unbeaten and #18-ranked Butler in 2002.
Nunley has had the privilege of coaching eight All-Conference performers and seven players who have gone on to play professionally.
Nunley was a four-year letterwinner at Goucher College. During his time at the Baltimore, Maryland campus, the Gophers captured two Capital Athletic Conference Championships and made two trips to the NCAA Tournament. The 1996-97 team set the school record for victories in a season.Nunley graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.
Contact: 434-947-8487, e-mail
Phil
Canosa begins his third year with the WildCats this winter. A 2007 graduate
of Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, Canosa earned a bachelors
degree in Sport and Recreation Management.
While at Temple, Canosa worked for the Philadelphia Phillies organization, first as an intern in the Department of Fan Development, and later as Concourse Supervisor. In 2006, he worked at Villanova University where he served as an intern in the Facilities and Operations Department. Most recently, Canosa has worked at the 5 Star Basketball Camp and Prep All-Star Basketball Camp in 2008.
Contact: 434-947-8341, e-mail
Antwaun
Thompson joins the WildCats for his first season as assistant coach.
Thompson has coached at both the high school and AAU levels during his
coaching career.
His background includes time as an assistant at Meadowbrook High School in Richmond, VA. He also has coaching experience in the successful Richmond Metro AAU program.
