Western University Men's Basketball

Coaching Timeline at Western: 1991–1995: Player 1995–2006: Assistant Coach (Lead Assistant from 1997–2006) 2006–Present: Head Coach (Entering 24th season in 2025–26) Year-by-Year Breakdown 1995–1996 (Assistant Coach) 1996–1997 1997–1998 (Lead Assistant Coach) 1998–1999 1999–2000 2000–2001 2001–2002 2002–2003 2003–2004 2004–2005 2005–2006  2006–2007 (Head Coach) 2007–2008 2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011 2011–2012 2012–2013 2013–2014 2014–2015 2015–2016 2016–2017 2017–2018 2018–2019 2019–2020 2020–2021 (COVID – no competitive sports season) 2021–2022 2022–2023 2023–2024 2024–2025  2025–2026 (24th season as Head Coach) Experience Former Mustang player, assistant coach, and currently the longest-serving Men’s Basketball Head Coach in Western University history Over 34 years with the Mustangs, starting as a player in 1991–92 Joined from Nepean High School (Ottawa) and immediately made an impact, averaging 16.1 ppg, 5.0 rpg, and shooting 38% from 3PT as a rookie. Set the program's rookie single-game scoring record with 36 points vs. Lakehead of February 8, 1992 After a knee injury limited his playing career, he transitioned to coaching in 1995–96 Across four seasons as a player, he averaged 12.0 ppg, 5.4 rpg, and 36.9% from 3PT As Assistant Coach (1995–2006) Served as lead assistant and defensive coordinator for nine seasons. Helped guide Western to: 3 OUA West Championships (1999, 2001, 2002) 3 OUA Championships (1999, 2001, 2002) 4 CIAU Final 8 National Championship appearances (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002) As Head Coach (2006–Present) Holds 2nd-most wins in program history with 326, just behind Craig Boydell (327) Earned his 300th win on January 20, 2024, in a victory over Laurentian  Led Mustangs to: 5 OUA West titles (2008, 2009, 2020, 2024, 2025) & 3 U SPORTS Final 8 National Championship appearances (2008, 2009, 2020) — finished in the Final 4 all three times Named OUA West Coach of the Year in 2009 Known for developing some of the nation’s top offenses in recent seasons: 2024–25: 84.5 ppg (2nd in OUA) 2023–24: 90.5 ppg (1st in OUA) 2022–23: 89.0 ppg (1st in OUA) Recognized for ball movement, offensive efficiency, and 3-point shooting Athletes Coached All-Canadians Andy Wedemire (2010) Omar Shiddo (2022) OUA All-Stars Matt Curtis (2008) Brad Smith (2008, 2009) Keenan Jeppesen (2009) Andy Wedemire (2010, 2011) Ryan Barbeau (2010, 2012) Greg Morrow (2013, 2014, 2015) Julian Walker (2020) Omar Shiddo (2019, 2021) Tyson Dunn (2023, 2024) Aryan Sharma (2024) Noah Otshudi (2025) OUA Scoring Leaders Ryan Barbeau: 24.1 ppg (2011–12) Greg Morrow: 24.0 ppg (2015–16) Omar Shiddo: 28.2 ppg (2021–22) Aryan Sharma: 23.4 ppg (2022–23) OUA Assist Leaders Matt Curtis: 6.4 apg (2006–07), 6.2 (2007–08), 5.6 (2008–09) Nikola Farkic: 7.2 apg (2019–20) Tyson Dunn: 7.7 apg (2022–23), 6.0 (2023–24) International & Professional Experience Assistant Coach, Team Canada U16 National Team — Silver Medal, FIBA America (June 2025) Head Coach, Minho Techies (Portuguese DDOSS Summer League) — 3rd place finish (June 2024) Lead Assistant Coach, 3D Global Sports Canada — Won 40th Jones Cup in Taipei, Taiwan (July 2018) Assistant Coach, Guelph Nighthawks, Canadian Elite Basketball League (Summer 2021) Other Contributions: Contributor to coaching education platform BasketballImmersion.com