Jarren Dyson has been appointed as the new head coach of men's basketball at Christopher Newport University (CNU). Dyson, a former assistant coach at CNU and most recently at Army West Point, brings extensive coaching experience and a strong recruitment background. As the fifth head coach in the program's history, he aims to build on CNU’s successful legacy, which includes multiple NCAA Division III achievements and championships. Dyson’s past accolades include a National Championship and numerous recruited All-American players.

By the Numbers
  • Dyson helped guide CNU to an overall record of 129-22 during his time as assistant coach.
  • He played a crucial role in recruiting 10 all-conference players, 2 conference players of the year, and 1 first team All-American.
State of Play
  • Dyson returns to CNU after serving three years as associate head coach at Army.
  • He succeeds John Krikorian, who held the head coach position for 15 seasons and achieved significant milestones with the program.
What's Next

Dyson is expected to use his robust recruitment skills to attract new talent and continue cultivating the existing talent pool at CNU. His goal is to maintain and elevate the program’s reputation as a contender in NCAA Division III basketball.

Bottom Line

With Jarren Dyson as head coach, CNU basketball is poised for continued success, leveraging his deep-rooted knowledge and commitment to the community. His leadership is seen as a significant asset in fostering both player development and program excellence.