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Fayetteville State University Announces Devin Hoehn as the 19th Head Men's Basketball Coach

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (April 10, 2025) hails from Parkersburg, West Virginia. As
- Fayetteville State University announced a player, Hoehn was a four-year starting
Thursday that Devin Hoehn has been named guard carrying the Hilltoppers to three
the 19th head men's basketball coach. Hoehn, Elite Eights, two Final Fours and two
who previously served as the head coach at National Championship appearances.
CIAA Runner-up Bluefield State University, During his senior season, he posted av-
brings a wealth of experience and a proven erages of 17.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and
track record of success to the Broncos. 2.8 assists in 32 starts, good enough to
"We are thrilled to welcome Devin be named first team all-conference.
Hoehn to FSU," adds Director of Athletics Hoehn's coaching philosophy em-
Anthony Bennett. "Devin's proven track phasizes both mental and physical
record of success, his dynamic coaching toughness, requiring players to possess
style, and his commitment to developing play- a high basketball IQ. His unique system
ers both on and off the court make him the focuses on fast-paced play, decision-
perfect fit for our program. We look forward making, and trust among teammates.
to seeing the positive impact he will have on Hoehn's defensive strategy begins
our team and the exciting future ahead for as soon as the ball goes through the net,
Broncos basketball under his leadership." with opportunistic trapping and intense
"This is HOME!" added Head Coach man-to-man schemes. His approach mini-
Devin Hoehn on the opportunity at mizes high-risk gambles, ensuring they
Fayetteville State. "I am going to give the are both reasonable and smart.
university everything that I have." Offensively, Hoehn's system forces
Hoehn led Bluefield State to a 19-11 an up-tempo style of play, creating high-
overall record, a No. 2 Northern Division rank- percentage scoring opportunities from
ing for the CIAA Tournament with a 10-6 Team and two all-conference standouts. Prior to his tenure at Bluefield State, Hoehn was an integral part of the defensive plays. His free-flowing motion
record, and a trip to the CIAA Championship coaching staff at Nova Southeastern University from 2017 to 2021. offense relies on decision-making and
game. His team was first in the conference in Fresh off his notable playing career at West Liberty, Hoehn transitioned into coaching when he followed his trust, constantly putting pressure on op-
scoring (89.8 points per game), field goals former head coach Jim Crutchfield to South Florida back in 2017. Upon his arrival, Hoehn helped transform the ponents.
made, free throws attempted and made, re- culture within the program, leading a previous 6-20 team to a combined 69-20 record during his tenure, including an Hoehn is committed to identifying
bounds, offensive rebounds, blocks, and NCAA South Region title and Sunshine State Conference regular season championship in 2018-19. and recruiting players who possess the
steals. While predicted to finish 12th in the With his added experience as a player under Crutchfield, Hoehn proved to be a pivotal piece to NSU's quick specific attributes required for his
CIAA preseason poll this season, Bluefield turnaround. In just his first season on the bench, the Sharks' pressing, up-tempo style led to an 11-win increase. unique system. He will focus on recruit-
State finished with its first winning record The team averaged an SSC-best 90.1 points per game that same year, and in the process, cracked the nation's Top- ing individuals with high basketball IQs,
with a historic 19-win campaign as a NCAA 25 for the first in program history. mental and physical toughness, and the
member. Hoehn's efforts helped propel the Sharks to the NCAA Tournament for the very first time in 2018-19 on their ability to thrive in a fast-paced, decision-
Devin Hoehn took over the budding way to an eventual Elite Eight appearance. The next season, NSU rose all the way to No. 1 in the national poll, making environment.
program at Bluefield State in 2021. He devel- ultimately finishing with a 23-6 record and a second straight bid to the tourney. Fayetteville State University is ex-
oped Jordan Hines into the CIAA Player of Throughout his stint at NSU, Hoehn coached a pair of All-Americans, four First Team All-SSC selections, two cited to welcome Hoehn and looks for-
the Year, HBCU DII Player of the Year, and SSC Newcomer of the Year and two SSC Freshman of the Year recipients. In addition, the Sharks have had five ward to the continued success and
Atlantic Region Player of the Year. Devin has players go on to sign professional contracts since Hoehn joined the staff. growth of the men's basketball program
also coached three CIAA All-Tournament Hoehn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Administration and Coaching from West Liberty University. He under his leadership.

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