Josh Merkel
Head Coach, Randolph-Macon College

"I believe Randolph-Macon College has separated itself from the competition with its winning tradition, family atmosphere and the track record of success for former players and coaches in the program. The work ethic, discipline, character, and leadership are passed from one class of players to the next. Those are qualities that lay the foundation for RMC alums to be successful and significant in their lifetime."

Nathan Davis '97, RMC Head Coach 2009-15
Head Coach, University of New Hampshire

"The biggest impact that Randolph-Macon basketball has had on my career is that it taught me about loyalty. Loyalty to those whom I played with, those who came before me, and those who have come along since I left. Randolph-Macon is a basketball program in the purest sense. Macon guys take care of Macon guys and that will never change."

Mike Rhoades, RMC Head Coach 1999-2009
Head Coach, Penn State University

"I was very fortunate to have experienced the great highs of college basketball in my playing and coaching careers. I can definitely say that my time at Randolph-Macon was awesome. Incredible energy, tradition, and support made walking into Crenshaw Gymnasium exciting. Randolph-Macon basketball is without a doubt a place for a student-athlete to prosper."

Chris Gerlufsen, Class of 1998
Head Coach, University of San Francisco

"Randolph-Macon basketball will always be the measuring stick in my mind when it comes to everything that a program should encompass.  My four years were a constant learning experience, made special by the great people who surround the program -- from the coaches and the players to the alumni and the fans."

Chris Hamilton, Class of 2015
RMC Assistant Coach, 2016-18
Head Coach, Hamilton College (Ind.)

"I came to Randolph-Macon wanting to be a part of a winning program. I left RMC with life lessons on what it takes to win, but more importantly the standard of excellence required in order to do so at the highest level. Randolph-Macon basketball is a family. Family that is founded on a culture of caring more about the unit than yourself, a culture of committing to success and the habits necessary to obtain it. And finally, a culture of competing at your best in the classroom and on the court in a manner that represents all who came before you and those that are yet to come. I would not be who I am today without the opportunities and support Randolph-Macon provided me and I will forever be proud and grateful to be a member of the Jackets Family."

Sean McAloon, Class of 1998
RMC Assistant Coach 1999-2001
Head Coach, National High Team, IMG Academy

"The experiences I was able to have at RMC as a player and coach have prepared me for my job with my players,  and off the court with my wife and children. Lessons learned in being a part of something greater than yourself while working as a unit toward a common goal as well as learning about being on time, respect, compassion, family, and love have helped me to become a better coach, father, and husband. I am forever grateful for my growth at Macon and how it has shaped my life "

Michael Strickland, Class of 2010
Assistant Coach, Hilton Head Prep (S.C.)

"Randolph-Macon was not only a decision I made for four years, but a lifelong choice. RMC is a place where I will always be welcomed home and treated like family; from the President to the professors to the faculty and staff and countless friends. RMC basketball taught me things I didn't know and needed to learn, like how family can be bigger than one's immediate relations, and humbled me to the true sense of achieving greatness together. The RMC tradition is like no other and I am fortunate and lucky to be a part of our tight-knit tree.  RMC will continue to succeed because of the common care of all who came before."

Jarell Christian, RMC Assistant Coach 2012-2014
Head Coach, Maine Red Claws (NBA G-League Affiliate of the Boston Celtics)

"My time at Randolph-Macon will always leave a lasting impression on my life.  One of the best attributes about RMC is the tradition and commitment to success not just on the court but in our student athletes personal lives as well. The relationships I built with my coworkers, the community, and the students at R-MC is something that I will forever cherish. RMC is a special place which produces special people. Go Jackets!"

Hal Nunnally
RMC Head Coach 1975-99

"I observed Randolph-Macon basketball for over 40 years as a student scorekeeper, fan, assistant, and as head coach. I cannot believe any school in the country has enjoyed a comparable level of success while refusing to compromise standards for selecting its players. Yellow Jacket basketball is truly a unique phenomenon in college athletics and being part of it was the high point of my life."

Paul Webb
RMC Head Coach 1956-75 

"I spent 19 of the happiest and most rewarding years of my life coaching basketball at Randolph-Macon College. We were always able to recruit fine, outstanding student-athletes. The administration and faculty were great people and very supportive of the program. Our basketball program was very successful during those years, but more importantly, all but one of our four-year players graduated. For this, I am very proud and grateful."

Brent Barron
Operations, U.S. Naval Academy
"Becoming a part of the Randolph-Macon men's basketball program has been the most impactful experience of my life. The people I was fortunate enough to work with on a daily basis across the RMC community were an integral part to making the experience special. I cannot thank Coach Merkel enough for taking a chance on me and bringing me into the Jackets Family. His mentorship has been crucial to not only my professional development, but my personal development as well. I am excited to continue building on the relationship we have established for years to come. Another huge part of my experience at RMC were the partnerships with the assistants, including the ones who were a part of the program before my arrival. These men are intelligent, tireless workers who I leaned on and learned from on how to uphold the high expectations of the program. What really makes the experience of coaching at Randolph-Macon fulfilling are the student-athletes. The relationships developed with the current players and alumni are ones I will always cherish and look forward to enhancing throughout the years. This is a special time for the Randolph-Macon Men's Basketball program. There will be a ton of new faces along with familiar ones who were key to the success over the past few years. I am ecstatic to see from afar the next steps the program takes, and how this team will continue to carry on "the standard" and the tradition of excellence set by the people who have come before them.

Bradley Jacks, Assistant Coach 2018-19
Assistant Coach, Montverde Academy
 
"I am truly grateful for my time spent at RMC.  The lessons I have learned working with the basketball program have been invaluable.  Randolph-Macon Basketball's culture, atmosphere, and tradition is truly one of a kind.   The amount of care and commitment from the players to the coaching and support staff is amazing.  It is truly a family atmosphere that pushes every person to become the best version of themselves.  RMC basketball will hold a special place in my heart.  Care.  Commit.  Compete.  Attitude."

Jon-David Byers, Assistant Coach, 2008-10
Assistant Coach, Virginia Tech

"My three years at Randolph-Macon were truly incredible.  The Men's Basketball program is the epitome of excellence.  Having the opportunity to work for a program where the administration, student body and outside followers devoted so much of their personal time to support the efforts of our student-athletes helped me develop great pride and passion for the college.  The tradition of the program extends way beyond the thousands of wins and subsequently over 30 banners that hang in the Crenshaw Gymnasium rafters.  Instead, its tradition is embodied by the family network that has been formed from the high-character young men who have represented the college, both on the court and now in the real world.  I am inherently grateful for the opportunity I had at RMC and will always follow the success of the Jackets."

Jamal Brunt, Class of 2003
Assistant Coach, 2003-05
Associate Head Coach, Penn State University

 "Randolph-Macon basketball was an integral part of my life, on and off the court. The importance of values such as loyalty and family are etched in the tradition. As a player and then as a coach, I felt obligated to carry it on. The people that come through this program are a tangible example of the phrase 'hard work pays off.' Playing basketball here was one of the best decisions I made. I will forever bleed lemon and black. GO JACKETS!"

Shawn Finney, Assistant Coach 1987-90
Assistant Coach, Stetson University

 "Randolph-Macon is a special family and for me to be a member is an honor. Coach Nunnally is the benchmark of class and the current staff is carrying on the tradition in a great way. Randolph-Macon offers the highest quality of education and basketball in the country."

Jeff Reynolds, Assistant Coach 1982-85
Special Assistant to the Head Coach, Clemson University

"Randolph-Macon basketball is the epitome of college basketball at any level. It was a great learning experience that instantly propelled my coaching career to new heights. Even though I did not play at Randolph-Macon, I still feel a tremendous bond, very much like a family, that will endure throughout my lifetime. After four years of Randolph-Macon basketball, not only did I become a much better coach, I became a better person. A more rounded person, ready to take on life's challenges."

Bill Raleigh, RMC Assistant Coach 1995-96
Athletic Director, Schreiner University

 "My year as an assistant at Randolph-Macon was a turning point in my career. I learned what it takes to be successful and to run a winning program."

Drew Catlett, Class of 1985
Former NBA Scout, Head Boys Basketball Coach, St. Francis (Ga.)

"The many things I learned, such as self-discipline, commitment, loyalty, and hard work, have been very beneficial to me during my coaching career. My experience at Randolph-Macon has been a very positive influence on my life. I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to play basketball at Randolph-Macon.

Gregg Marshall, Class of 1985
Assistant Coach, 1985-87
Former Head Coach, Wichita State University

"Playing at Randolph-Macon was an experience that prepares you for life. Experiences I had are paramount in me being prepared for anything I face today."

Shawn Postiglione, RMC Assistant Coach 2014-2015
Former Head Coach, Moravian College

"Although my time in the program was brief, Randolph-Macon basketball has had a tremendous impact on my career and my development as a coach. My time at Randolph-Macon College further instilled in me the belief that you win at the highest levels by doing things the right way, in a first-class manner with high-character people. Most programs talk about their values - loyalty, family, dedication, hard work - but Randolph-Macon basketball embodies its values everyday through the actions of its coaches and players. I will forever be grateful for my experience at RMC."

Rod Wood, Class of 1985
Director of Athletic Facilities, University of Mary Washington

"The four years I spent at Randolph-Macon College were the most instrumental four years of my life. Our graduating class is indicative of the influence Coach Nunnally had on all of our lives. At one point all of us have been in coaching, and to date three of us are currently coaching at the collegiate level. We all keep in touch on a regular basis, and the family, although miles apart, will always be linked  

Joe Meehan, RMC Assistant Coach 2013-2015
Former Assistant Coach, Bucknell University

"There could not have been a better program and school at which to begin my coaching career. I was instantly immersed into a culture that understood winning, work-ethic, and loyalty. All of these qualities are essential and unique to a successful program. I am glad to have been a part of it and am excited to see what lies ahead in the inevitable bright future of RMC basketball."

Lamont Moore, Class of 2016
Former Assistant Coach, Bucknell University

"Given the opportunity to represent Randolph-Macon basketball for four years was an essential part of my life on and off the court. Being a part of that tremendous program taught me lessons that I will carry for a lifetime. Randolph-Macon basketball embodies all the qualities which every program should have from the coaches down to the players. During my time here, qualities such as loyalty, hard work, dedication, excellence and family were all instilled within me. At RMC there is a certain standard of excellence which you are held to and often taught everything you do is bigger than yourself. RMC has a tradition like no other and I am very fortunate to be a part of the family. Deciding to play basketball here was the best decision I made. JacketsFamily."

Adam Blake, Assistant Coach 2015-16
Former Assistant Coach, University of North Georgia

"My experience at Randolph-Macon helped me develop tremendously as a coach and individual. RMC is the epitome of family, commitment, and hard work. I am honored to carry on the long standing tradition and success of the many players and coaches who have been part of this great program and institution."

Daniel Noe, Class of 2018
Former Assistant Coach, Bridgewater College
 
"The time I spent at Randolph-Macon College helped shape me into the person I am today. RMC does not only set the standard for what a Division III program should look like, it sets the standard for what a winning program should look like. The culture of the program is such a special one, because it is 100% player-driven. I learned the importance of virtues such as of hard work, dedication, selflessness, and loyalty. The bonds I built amongst the players and coaches, both past and present, will last a lifetime. I will be forever grateful to be a member of the Jackets Family."

Ken Potosnak, Class of 1990
Former Assistant Coach, East Carolina University

"Being a part of Randolph-Macon basketball helped me mature in a collegiate environment which holds extremely high standards and expectations both on and off the basketball court.  Realizing the purpose and importance of such expectations, I am excited watching the current staff continue these high standards.  The future is bright for the program."

Tim Lawrence, Class of 2010
Assistant Coach, 2011-13
Former Assistant Coach, Robert Morris University

"Having the opportunity to represent Randolph-Macon basketball as both a player and assistant coach were two honors that I treasured a great deal. Randolph-Macon basketball taught me lessons about loyalty, about dedication to something larger than oneself, and lessons about the proper way to behave in the face of victory and defeat that I will not soon forget. I cannot thank my teammates, coaches, countless alumni and fans enough that have had a positive impact on my career through their various methods of support."