DeLAND, Fla. – Stetson University head women's basketball coach Melissa DeVore has announced the addition of Ryan McGee as an assistant coach for the Hatters program.
McGee arrives in DeLand after multiple successful stints at Francis Marion University, where he helped guide the Patriots to a combined 63-25 record and two NCAA Division II Southeast Regional appearances across three seasons on staff.
McGee first joined the Patriots during the 2022-23 season, helping Francis Marion post a 20-7 overall record. He then spent the 2023-24 campaign as an assistant coach at Lander University before returning to Francis Marion for the past two seasons.
During the 2024-25 season, Francis Marion finished 24-7 overall and earned a berth into the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional. This past season, the Patriots went 19-11 before falling to DeVore's Coker University squad in the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional.
"Ryan is someone I've had a great deal of respect for over the past seasons competing against each other," DeVore added. "He's a tireless worker, eager to continue learning and growing, and I know he's going to bring tremendous energy, passion and a fresh perspective to our staff. I'm excited to welcome him to Hatter Nation!"
Between his two stints at Francis Marion, McGee spent the 2023-24 season at Lander University, helping the Bearcats post a 19-win campaign and match the largest turnaround in program history with an 11-win improvement from the previous year. While at Lander, he helped develop WBCA All-American and Peach Belt Conference Player of the Year Wykeria Johnson Kelly, along with All-Conference selection Tania Gordon, both of whom went on to play professionally overseas.
Prior to returning to the collegiate ranks, McGee served as head coach for boys basketball, football and baseball at Effingham County Middle School in Guyton, Ga., during the 2021-22 school year while also assisting with the boys basketball program at Effingham County High School. The Rebels finished 19-8, advancing to the state playoffs and reaching the region championship game while producing six All-Region selections.
McGee also spent the 2020-21 season as an assistant boys basketball coach at West Florence High School.
A native of Columbus, Ga., McGee earned his bachelor's degree in sports management from Berry College in 2021 before completing his master's degree in education from Middle Georgia University in 2022. He also completed undergraduate coursework at Brevard College.
As a student-athlete, McGee played basketball at Brevard and was a two-year starter on the football team at Berry College. He later transitioned into coaching as a student assistant with the Berry basketball program.
In addition to his collegiate coaching experience, McGee has served as a site manager for Point Guard College (PGC) Camps, overseeing operations at 19 national camp sites and working with more than 3,000 athletes from around the world through basketball instruction and mentorship.
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.
