Gardner-Webb Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jeremy Luther has finalized his coaching staff with the return of three former Runnin’ Bulldogs. Jake Delaney is back as Associate Head Coach, while Christian Turner and Adam Sweeney are returning as assistant coaches. Luther also retains Tannor Kraus as an assistant coach and Director of Player Personnel. Luther expressed great excitement about the team joining him at Gardner-Webb, emphasizing their significant past contributions to the program over the last 11 years.

By the Numbers
  • Jake Delaney returns for his third stint at Gardner-Webb after coaching at Furman University in the 2023-2024 season.
  • Christian Turner, a former player, is back at his alma mater after working as a graduate assistant and an assistant coach at North Greenville University.
State of Play
  • Jeremy Luther was named head coach of the men’s basketball program on March 27, transitioning from his previous role as Associate Head Coach.
  • The team is entering the 2024-2025 season after finishing with a 17-16 record in the previous season, including a third-place Big South finish and a conference semifinals run.
What's Next

The newly formed coaching staff sets the stage for Gardner-Webb men’s basketball to continue its success in the upcoming seasons under Luther's leadership.

Bottom Line

The return of familiar faces and the addition of experienced staff members signal a promising future for Gardner-Webb basketball, underlining Luther's commitment to sustained success and excellence in the program.