The Northwood University men’s basketball program has announced the return of Carlos McMath as an assistant coach.
He spent the 2020-21 season at Northwood before leaving to become the head coach at Schoolcraft Community College for the 21-22 season.
“I am very fortunate to have Carlos rejoin our staff this season,” said Head Coach Lonnie Griffin. “His success as a head coach will bring an immeasurable amount of experience to not only myself but our players.”
He will serve as the program’s recruiting coordinator as well as lead the social media efforts of men’s basketball. McMath will also assist in leadership development, player mental development and program self-scouting.
McMath spent six seasons as the head coach at Delta College. In 2018, he guided the Pioneers to the national tournament for the first time since 1989, leading the team to the final four. The team set school records for most wins in a season (23), highest national ranking (No. 11) and won its first District 10 Championship. McMath was named the District 10 and Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan Coach of the Year for his efforts. His record as coach of the Pioneers was 75-67.
McMath graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 2005. After high school, he enrolled at Wayne State university where he played football and was a member of the nationally ranked Wayne State Forensic team where he competed at regional and nation tournaments. While competing on the debate the team, McMath became interested in law. After graduating from WSU with a BA in Communications with a focus on Rhetorical analyst in 2010. McMath enrolled at Thomas M. Cooley Law School. McMath graduated from Michigan State University College of Law 2013 with a Juris Doctorate.