Keiser University Men's Basketball

Marcus “Chief” Bryant is entering his sixth season as the Head Men’s Basketball coach at Keiser University. Bryant was named the head coach of the Seahawks on June 4th, 2020. Chief’s Column Bryant has a 93-55 record in five seasons as the head coach Led the Seahawks to NAIA National Tournament Appearances in 2021, 2024, and 2025 Named Rollie Massimino Sun Conference Coach of the Year in 2025 Coached 12 All-Conference players with eight First-Team selections Guided three players to NAIA All-American honors with one First-Team honor Boasts a 49-33 record in Sun Conference games Helped Vincent Miszkiewicz to Sun Conference Player of the Year honors in 2024 Off the court, six players have been named NAIA Scholar Athletes Additionally, nine players have earned Academic All-Conference honors Garnered NABC Team Academic Excellence Award recognition in each of the last four seasons 2024-25 Posted a career-best 26 wins including a 14-2 mark in conference play Advanced to the NAIA Round of 16 after defeating Faulkner and No. 9 William Woods Made an appearance at the NAIA National Tournament for the third time in career Led Vincent Miszkiewicz to NAIA All-America honors for second consecutive season Miszkiewicz led the NAIA in blocks while finishing second in offensive, defensive, and total rebounds Calvin Sirmans finished fourth in the NAIA in assists and steals As a team, the Seahawks ranked in the top 10 in the NAIA in offensive rebounds per game, total rebounds per game, steals per game, blocks per game, and opponent field goal percentage In the classroom, three players received NAIA Scholar Athlete recognition Received NABC Team Academic Excellence Award recognition 2023-24 Finished with an 18-11 overall record with an 8-6 Sun Conference mark Advanced to the NAIA National Tournament for the second time in career Guided Vincent Miszkiewicz to NAIA First-Team All-American honors Posted a 3-1 record against NAIA Top-25 teams Led Miszkiewicz to Sun Conference Player of the Year honors Miszkiewicz led the NAIA in rebounds per game (15.9) and offensive rebounds (160) Helped Calvin Sirmans to Sun Conference Freshman of the Year honors Sirmans led the NAIA with 7.1 assists per game and finished 10th in the NAIA with 71 steals Off the court, three players were named NAIA Scholar Athletes Garnered NABC Team Academic Excellence Award recognition 2022-23 Posted a 16-13 overall record with an 8-8 mark in conference play Led the Seahawks to the Sun Conference Quarterfinal game in which they fell to Webber International, 75-59 Guided Core'von Lott and Justin Tucker to First Team All-Conference honors Defeated No. 14 Florida College with the most points scored in a ranked game at 105 Finished the year ranked fourth in the country in offensive rebounds per game with 15.0 orpg 2021-22 Closed out the year with a 12-16 record and a 6-10 mark in conference play Guided the Seahawks to the Sun Conference Quarterfinal game, falling to Ave Maria, 62-64 Coached two All-Conference players, including one First Team member Aided in two Academic All-Conference members on the year Led the Sun Conference assists leader, Antwan Claxton with 4.4 assists per game 2020-21 Finished with a 21-10 overall record and 13-7 mark in conference play in year one Led the Seahawks to the Sun Conference Tournament Championship, defeating St. Thomas, 72-71 Won the first game of the NAIA National Tournament against No. 15 Georgetown on a buzzer beater Aided in two All-Conference players, including one on the First Team Coached the Sun Conference Tournament MVP, Core'von Lott Guided Core'von Lott to NAIA All-American honors Posted a 12-1 record in home games Led the Seahawks to a pair of wins against NAIA Top 25 teams Had the conference leading scorer, Core'von Lott with 18.1 points per game Keiser led the conference in free throw percentage Off the court, one player earned Academic All-Conference honors Garnered NABC Team Academic Excellence Award recognition Pre-Keiser Bryant spent the previous ten seasons at Eckerd College, including two seasons as the Associate Head Coach. In that time, the Tritons made five National Tournament appearances, claimed two SSC Tournament Titles, and won a SSC Regular Season Championship. In addition, he was part of the NCAA Sweet 16 team in 2018 and was named the fourth-best Assistant Coach by Coachstat.net.   Bryant has worked with eight All-Conference players, four All-District selections, three NCAA All-Americans, three NCAA All-Region players, one Newcomer of the Year, and one All-Freshman honoree. Off the court, he mentored 16 NABC Honors Court selections. Playing Career Bryant played two seasons at Eckerd College, earning All-Conference honors in both of those seasons. He led the Tritons to the 2004 SSC Championship while making two appearance in the NCAA National Tournament. During his time, Bryant’s teams averaged 23 wins with a trip to the NCAA Elite Eight in 2003. Bryant ended his time at Eckerd, ranking ninth in field-goal percentage (55.1), 12th in points per game (13.1), and 14th in rebounds per game (6.5). Personal Bryant graduated from Eckerd in 2005 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. His family includes his wife, Latara Bryant, and his children, Major James Bryant and Makensley Janelle Bryant. Bryant Year-By-Year Keiser – Head Coach Year Record Pct. Conference  Record Finish Postseason 2024-25 26-6 .812 14-2 1st NAIA Round of 16 2023-24 18-11 .621 8-6 4th NAIA Regional 2022-23 16-13 .552 8-8 4th n/a 2021-22 12-16 .429 6-10 6th n/a 2020-21 21-10 .677 13-7 2nd Mont. Regional Eckerd – Associate Head Coach/Assistant Coach Year Record Pct. Conference  Record Finish Postseason 2019-20 10-18 .354 6-14 9th n/a 2018-19 19-10 .655 12-8 4th n/a 2017-18 26-7 .788 14-6 1st Sweet 16 2016-17 21-9 .700 13-5 1st South Regional 2015-16 25-7 .781 12-4 1st South Regional 2014-15 12-16 .429 4-12 8th n/a 2013-14 17-14 .548 7-9 7th n/a 2012-13 20-8 .714 11-5 3rd South Regional 2011-12 21-9 .700 11-5 2nd South Regional 2010-11 22-8 .733 11-5 3rd n/a

Spinner’s Skills Entering his seventh year as an assistant coach of the men's basketball team Assisted the Seahawks to a 115-64 overall record and 63-37 mark in conference over his six years Helped Keiser to four NAIA National Tournament appearances Aided in two Sun Conference Players of the Year in Mark Gordon (2019) and Vincent Miskiewicz (2024) Coached Sun Conference Freshman of the Year, Calvin Sirmans (2024) Helped with the 2021 Sun Conference Tournament MVP, CoreVon Lott Assisted with 15 All-Conference players, including 10 on the First Team Off the court, 11 players received Academic All-Conference honors Part of 12 wins against NAIA Top 25 teams Ranked as high as No. 6 in the NAIA Top 25 poll during the 2019-20 season Primarily focuses on implementing offensive and defensive schemes along with game preparation Responsible for scouting, player development, recruiting, and travel Pre-Keiser Prior to Keiser, Spinner served as the Head Coach at Boca Raton High School for five seasons, compiling 77 wins. He led them to their first District Championship in 50 years during the 2012-13 season. In addition, Spinner guided Boca to a pair of state playoffs while winning two conference championships.   Playing Career Spinner was the only two time All-State basketball player at Boca Raton HS. He led the county in scoring as junior (23.4), and was second as a senior (21.0). Spinner went on to play four seasons at Westminster College, earning Honorable Mention All-Conference honors in 2009-10. As a freshman, he led the conference in three-point shooting percentage.   Personal Spinner graduated from Westminster College in 2011 with his Bachelors in Elementary Education (K-6). He then received his Master’s degree from Arkansas State University in 2018 in Athletic Administration.

Payton's Practices Entering his second year as an Assistant Coach of the men's basketball team Helped the Seahawks to a 26-6 overall record and a 14-2 mark in conference action Assisted the Seahawks to an NAIA National Tournament appearance in 2025 Coached three All-Conference players including two on the first team Assisted in one NAIA All-America honor Off the court, three players were named NAIA Scholar Athletes Part of three wins against NAIA Top 25 teams Pre-Keiser Prior to joining the Seahawks, Hulsey spent two years at Campbellsville University as the assistant men's coach and head JV coach for the Tigers. In two seasons at Campbellsville, the Tigers won 29 games and held an 18-11 record on the home floor. Before coaching the Tigers, Hulsey spent time as a coach for his alma mater, Southwind High School. In 2018, Hulsey traveled to Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China to be a personal basketball trainer for the Xinjiang Tigers. He worked in China during the Chinese Basketabll Association's 2019-2020 season, assisting NBA G-league Champion Jarnell Stokes and NBA Champion Ian Clark.   Playing Career In college, Hulsey played his final year of college basketball for the College of Charleston Cougars. He made 30 starts in 31 games leading the team in steals, and was named to the 2016 Coastal Athletics Association All-Defensive Team. Hulsey also played for Eastern Florida State College and Western Kentucky. In high school, he helped the Southwind Jaguars to the 2013 Tennessee Class AAA State Championship. He was named to the 2011-12 "Best of Preps" Class AAA Boys Team by the Memphis Commercial-Appeal as a junior.   Personal Hulsey graduated from the College of Charleston with a bachelor's degree in business administration.

Wargo's Wisdom Enters his first year as Assistant Men's Basketball Coach and Developmental Head Men's Basketball Coach Pre-Keiser Prior to Keiser, Wargo spent two years coaching at Lake Worth Christian High School. As the Head Men's Basketball last season, the team went 16-12 under Wargo and made an appearance at the FHSAA State Playoffs. While coaching at Lake Worth Christian, Wargo also spent time as a trainer in the South Florida area, helping local players enhance their skills. When he wasn't coaching, Wargo taught U.S. History, World History, and AP Human Geography. Before taking the position at Lake Worth Christian, Wargo coached for St. Paul Lutheran Church and School. Wargo led the team back-to-back FLAA State Championships in 2021 and 2022 and earned three LBAA National Tournament bids in his time at the school.   Personal Wargo graduated from Florida State University in 2017 with his bachelor's in education. He and his wife Abbey are expecting their first child in August and reside in Boynton Beach.