App State men's basketball head coach Dustin Kerns is a finalist for the Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year Award and the Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year Award for his outstanding coaching achievements this season.

The Big Picture

Kerns' recognition highlights his success in guiding the Mountaineers to a program-record 27 wins, a conference title, and impressive defensive and offensive performances.

By the Numbers
  • App State won a program-record 16 Sun Belt games this year.
  • Defensively, the Mountaineers rank first in blocks and blocks per game in NCAA Division I.
  • Kerns is just three wins away from reaching 100 wins as App State's head coach.
State of Play
  • Kerns has garnered Coach of the Year accolades and led the team to significant victories against NCAA Tournament teams.
  • The Mountaineers will face Wake Forest in the NIT first-round matchup, with Kerns' strategic coaching being a focal point of attention.
What's Next

The winner of the Hugh Durham and Jim Phelan Awards will be announced in Phoenix, Arizona, during the men's Division I Basketball Championship.

Bottom Line

Coach Dustin Kerns' finalist status for national coaching awards underlines his exceptional leadership in steering App State to unprecedented success on the basketball court this season.