Zach Chu, Radford University’s Head Baskball Coach.
Join us in April to meet Zach Chu, Radford University’s new Head Basketball Coach!
Chu will become the ninth head coach in the storied program's history. A native of Dallas, Texas, Chu brings with him over nine years of experience in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and most recently served as the Chief Strategist for Men's Basketball for SMU for the past season.
"The landscape of intercollegiate athletics is undeniably undergoing rapid change," Chu said as he reflected on his new role with the Highlanders. "The traditional methods of building a program are far less relevant. I have strong conviction that an analytically driven strategy can create a distinct competitive advantage, particularly when applied end-to-end across a basketball program: from player evaluation, to portal management, to game strategy."
"I am grateful that Robert and Dr. Danilowicz embrace a forward-looking mindset," Chu added. "We can create an environment to facilitate success for our student-athletes which prioritizes their development both academically and athletically. From the top down at Radford, there's a positive energy which drives a belief that we can take a differentiated approach and create sustainable success."
While at SMU, Chu helped the Mustangs to a 23-10 record overall, which included a mark of 13-7 in conference play. The team advanced to the ACC quarterfinals and put itself in position to become a bubble team for the upcoming NCAA Tournament, all during the program's first year in the prestigious power conference.
Prior to his role with the Mustangs, Chu served for three seasons on Carlisle's staff with the Indiana Pacers as the Manager of Game Strategy and Analytics. While with the Pacers, the squad advanced all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2023-24. He also hit the sidelines as an assistant coach for Indiana's summer league team for two summers in Las Vegas.
A reservation is needed per person and includes a catered dinner. Social time begins at 5:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., with Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and Program starting at 7:00 p.m. Reservations are $22.50 for Members, $28 for Non Members.
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