The 2021 Radford University basketball fan fest will be held on Thursday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Dedmon Center
Men’s basketball head coach Darris Nichols and women’s basketball head coach Mike McGuire, will provide an early look at this year’s teams during open scrimmages and will participate in meet and greets with players and coaches from both squads.
The men’s basketball program enters its first season under head coach Nichols, a Radford native and Radford High School graduate.
The team went 15-12 overall with a 12-6 record in the Big South a year ago and returns key players such as Chyree Walker, Dravon Mangum, Xavier Lipscomb, and Lewis Djonkam. With his older brother Shane as his top assistant and a young, energetic coaching staff by his side, Nichols will look to build upon the success the Highlanders have enjoyed over the years and lead them to even greater heights.
Head Coach Mike McGuire returns to lead the women’s basketball program for a ninth season..
The Highlanders have produced seven winning seasons seven times during McGuire’s tenure, making him the third-winningest coach in Radford history.
Bryonna McClean, Ashley Tudor, Rachel LaLonde, and Kyanna Morgan all return from last year’s squad with an infusion of young talent joining them for what should be an exciting season in the Dedmon Center.