DeLand, Fla. – Stetson Men's Basketball is excited to announce the addition of Christian Webster to its coaching staff. Webster joins the Hatters after nearly a decade at Virginia Tech, bringing a proven track record of success at the highest levels of college basketball.
"We're thrilled to welcome Christian Webster to our Stetson Men's Basketball family," said Head Coach Donnie Jones. "Christian brings a championship pedigree fro his time at Virginia Tech, where he helped lead the program to ACC titles and played a key role in developing NBA talent. I had the privilege of working with Christian early in his coaching journey at UCF, and its been amazing to see his growth. He's a proven winner, a tireless worker, and a man of high character. I'm excited for the impact he'll have on our players and our culture.
A native of Washington, D.C., Webster arrives in DeLand with extensive NCAA Tournament experience, both as a player and as a coach. During his tenure at Virginia Tech, the Hokies made five consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, highlighted by a run to the Sweet 16 in 2019.
At Virginia Tech, Webster was a key figure in both opponent scouting and recruiting, helping the Hokies secure six ESPN Top 100 recruits and a Top 20 national recruiting class in his first year. His impact on the recruiting trail and in player development earned him a spot-on ESPN's 40 Under 40 list in 2020, recognizing the nation's top young coaching talent in Division I men's basketball.
Before joining the Hokies, Webster spent the 2015-16 season at UCF, serving as an assistant coach at just 25 years old. His coaching career began at Harvard, where he spent two seasons helping guide the Crimson to a 49-13 record and back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances. Harvard's 2014 Tournament run included a memorable upset of No. 5 seed Cincinnati.
Webster was invited to join Harvard's staff after a standout playing career with the Crimson. A four-year starter, he graduated in 2013 as the winningest player in program history with 90 victories, including three straight Ivy League titles and two NCAA Tournament berths. He ranks fifth all-time in 3-pointers made with 176 and second in games played at 117 in school history. He earned his degree in psychology from Harvard.
Webster's championship pedigree, recruiting acumen, and high-level experience make him a valuable addition to Stetson.
About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.
