Marcus Belcher has been appointed as the new assistant coach for Belmont University's men's basketball team, announced by head coach Evan Bradds. With two decades of coaching experience, including significant roles in the Missouri Valley Conference, Belcher brings a strong background in player development. He previously coached at East Tennessee State University and Jacksonville State. Belcher was a standout player at Southern Illinois, contributing to their Sweet 16 run in 2002, and holds a master’s degree in sport management from SIU Edwardsville.

By the Numbers
  • Belcher has coached under six head coaches with nearly 1,600 combined wins and 26 postseason appearances.
  • Belmont men's basketball has made 21 conference championship wins since 2006 and appeared in the NCAA Tournament nine times in the last two decades.
State of Play
  • Belmont men's basketball is known for its consistent success, winning over 20 games in each of the last 16 seasons.
  • The Bruins have achieved an NCAA-leading 19 Academic All-America selections since 2001 and make the NCAA Academic Progress Rate Honor Roll annually.
What's Next

Belcher is expected to leverage his extensive experience to enhance Belmont's player development strategies. His familiarity with the Missouri Valley Conference may further strengthen the program’s competitive edge in upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

Belcher's appointment signals Belmont's commitment to maintaining their strong basketball tradition and continuing to cultivate player talent, both on and off the court.