First-year Mercer men's basketball head coach Ryan Ridder has introduced his coaching staff for the upcoming 2024-25 season, including assistant coaches Jonathan Mitchell, Reed Ridder, and Ben Witherspoon.

By the Numbers
  • Mitchell coached at Stetson University for four seasons, leading the team to one of their best seasons in program history with a 12-6 conference record in 2022-23.
  • Reed Ridder coached at UT Martin, helping the team achieve one of their best seasons, rattling off 20 victories and securing a share of the OVC regular season crown.
  • Ben Witherspoon, who joins Mercer from UCF, guided his previous team to its first state championship in program history during his tenure at Dr. Phillips High School.
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State of Play
  • Coaching staff announced for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
  • Experienced assistant coaches with successful track records in collegiate and NBA G League coaching.
  • Detailed backgrounds of each assistant coach provided, showcasing their diverse coaching experiences.
Bottom Line

Mercer's men's basketball program welcomes a talented coaching staff with diverse experiences, setting the stage for a promising 2024-25 season with the newly appointed assistant coaches.