INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Stetson University men's basketball assistant coach Christian Webster has been invited to attend the Silver Waves Media NXT Up Rising Stars Power Lunch on April 2, held in conjunction with the Men's Final Four in Indianapolis.

Webster is among 58 coaches from across the country selected to participate in the prestigious event, which will take place at IU Indy. Each invitee has been recognized as a rising star in college basketball, representing some of the most promising young coaching talents in the nation.

In his role with Stetson men's basketball, Webster has played an integral part in the development of the Hatters, contributing on both ends of the floor while helping guide player growth and overall team success.

A former standout student-athlete, Webster was a four-year starter at Harvard and graduated in 2013 as the winningest player in program history with 90 career victories. During his time with the Crimson, he helped lead the program to three consecutive Ivy League titles and two NCAA Tournament appearances. He ranks fifth in school history in three-pointers made (176) and second in games played (117).

Following his playing career, Webster began his coaching career at Harvard before making stops at UCF and Virginia Tech. He later joined the Stetson staff in DeLand.

The Silver Waves Media NXT Up Rising Stars Power Lunch is designed to spotlight emerging leaders in the profession while providing valuable networking and professional development.opportunities during one of college basketball's premier weekends.

2026 Silver Waves Media Rising Stars:
Tyler Pacheco – University of South Florida
Jack Townsend – San Jose State Men's Basketball
Jordan Brooks – UTSA
Ricardo Rush – Chattanooga
Ralph Davis – Texas A&M–Corpus Christi
Kris Saulny – Iona University
Shunn Buchanan – New Mexico State University
Jalen Avery – Kent State University
Kevin Zabo – University of Illinois Chicago
Matt Fraschilla – Harvard
Damari Milstead – Loyola Marymount
Ty Larson – Arizona State
Randal Holt – Kent State
Michael Black – Bradley University
Charles Chigeru – Niagara University
Dionte Ferguson – James Madison University
Joe Buhlman – McKendree Men's Basketball
Bobby Suarez – Bradley
Aaron Katsuma – University of Minnesota
Dustin Yoder – UTRGV
JJ Kingsley – Vincennes University
Mikel Kosich – UC Davis
Brandon Cole – University of the Pacific
Ty Amundsen – Arizona State University
Chase Goldstein – Duquesne
Michael Plank – San Francisco
Nick Lundy – Grinnell College
Jordan Fair – Arkansas State
August Mendes – Sacramento State
Steven Shpreyregin – Seattle University
Bryce Douglas – Seattle University
Jackson Johnson – The Newman School
Ryan Schneider – University of Vermont
Jacob Eyman – Long Beach State University
Garrett Bridges – Pacific University
Will Chavis – Drexel University
Russell Payne – Cal State East Bay
Pedro Garcia Rosado – Washington State
Jonas Alger – Georgetown College (NAIA)
Courtney Eldridge – Elon University
Jamere Dismukes – Long Island University
Torrence Johnson – Chicago State University
David Gale – Chicago Bulls
Jarod Lucas – University of Nevada
Cole Gentry – Colorado State
A.J. Holland – East Texas A&M University
Christian Webster – Stetson
Chris Kreider – Rice University
Edwind McGhee – North Park University
Caden Hoffman – Portland State
Jason Cohen – Los Angeles Lakers
Austin Ernst – Phoenix Suns
 
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.