Shenandoah University Men's Basketball

Nick Doyle became the fourth full-time head coach in Shenandoah University men’s basketball program history with his appointment in April, 2022. In the 23-24 season, Doyle and his team saw a vast improvement, adding 10 more wins for their first double-digit win season since the 2013-14 season, and the first winning season since 2007-08.  The Hornets got off to a blazing start going 12-0, highlighted by beating the #3 ranked Guilford Quakers, earning the Hornets a spot in the top 25 for the first time in program history.  The Hornets hosted their first ODAC playoff game when Shenandoah avenged a loss at to Lynchburg, earning a coveted spot as a final eight team in Salem.  In the quarterfinals in Salem, the Hornets fell to top-seeded Randolph-Macon in overtime to end the historical season. In his first season at the helm, Doyle coached the Hornets to their first ever three-game ODAC win streak, capped off with a buzzer-beater to beat Lynchburg for the first time since 2016. Doyle, a 2016 graduate of ODAC rival Virginia Wesleyan, came to SU after four seasons as the top assistant at his alma mater. In that time, he mentored seven All-ODAC honorees with two players earning the accolade on multiple occasions. VWU won 57 games during that four-year stint including a 23-5 campaign in 2019-20 and an 18-10 slate in 2021-22. In both of those seasons, the Marlins made an appearance in the ODAC Tournament championship contest. Doyle also assisted the department in various capacities including game management and academic monitoring. The Franklin, Virginia native got his coaching career started as a graduate assistant at Lynchburg before spending one year at Wilkes (Pa.) University. In that season, Doyle helped the Colonels to their best season in 17 years. In addition to his experience at Lynchburg, Wilkes, and Virginia Wesleyan, Doyle also worked in player development for a private business for one summer. In this role, he led player workouts for a 2000-member organization. As a player, Doyle helped VWU to a 45-15 record in his two seasons in Virginia Beach and was the team captain of the 2015-16 squad that finished 27-6 and made an appearance in the NCAA Division III Final Four. He started his undergraduate career at DI Delaware State before transferring to VWU. Doyle and his wife, Kenya, are the parents of two sons, Mason and Miles.   Year Overall ODAC Place ODAC Tournament Notes 2022-23 7-19 4-12 10th 0-1 2023-24 17-10 7-9 8th 1-1 2024-25 10-16 5-11 8th 0-1 2025-26 12-13 5-11 10th --- Totals 48-58 21-43 1-3 ###  

Former University of Mary Washington standout Isaac Blue joined the men’s basketball staff in July, 2022.   Blue, a 2017 UMW grad, came to Shenandoah after five seasons on the Marymount University staff. While at Marymount, Blue helped the Saints to three 17-win seasons in the four years of championship play with the 2021-22 squad advancing to the Atlantic East championship.   The 2018-19 team, which finished 17-13, qualified for an ECAC Tournament berth and advanced to the quarterfinals of that tournament.   As a player, Blue was part of the 2014 Eagles squad that advanced to the NCAA Division III Elite Eight after winning a Capital Athletic Conference championship.   In his senior year, Blue transitioned to a student assistant role under coach Marcus Kahn. In this position, he assisted the coaching staff with all aspects of running the program.   Blue also has extensive coaching experience at the youth and AAU levels as well as with private lessons.   With the Hornets, Blue is involved in all aspects of the program including practice and game management, player development, recruiting, and academic monitoring.   ###    

Former SU standout Avery White '21 joined the men's basketball staff in January, 2022 as a part-time assistant. White is involved in all aspects of the program including practice and game management, academic monitoring, player development, and recruiting.