University of Massachusets Athletics
Men's Basketball
Davis, Rasheen
Rasheen Davis
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
- Email:
- rtdavis@umass.edu
- Phone:
- 545-2614
University of Massachusetts men's basketball head coach Matt McCall announced the addition of Rasheen Davis to the UMass staff as an assistant coach on Mon., June 26.
Most recently, Davis was a part of the highly-successful VCU staff in 2015-16 and proved paramount to the development of Atlantic 10 All-Conference First Team selection Melvin Johnson, who became the Rams’ all-time leader in 3-point field goals during that season. On the defensive side, Davis was integral in the implementation of VCU’s 2-2-1 zone press, which helped the Rams to 51 victories and a pair of NCAA Tournament berths over his two seasons with the squad.
“Rasheen is one of the most respected coaches in the New York – New Jersey area,” McCall said. “He has spent an enormous amount of time developing relationships through New England as well and is extremely well-respected. He has worked alongside some terrific head coaches and holds knowledge that will flat out make our program better.”
Davis was the associate head coach at Manhattan College for three seasons from 2012-15, during which the Jaspers won 58 games, took home the 2014 and 2015 MAAC Tournament Championship titles and advanced to a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances.
“Any time an opportunity knocks on your door, such as being employed at a place with such promise and rich tradition as the University of Massachusetts presents itself, you don’t walk through the door, you bust through it,” Davis said. “I’ve been fortunate enough to learn from some of the brightest coaches and administrators that intercollegiate athletics has to offer. Coach (Matt) McCall has had success and a complete understanding of what is required to shape the minds of our young people on our roster and our overall University of Massachusetts community.”
A familiar face in the Atlantic 10, Davis coached with Xavier under Chris Mack for two seasons, when the Musketeers secured back-to-back NCAA Tournament berths in 2011 and 2012. Davis helped the program to 47 wins during his two seasons, including 25 in the A-10. He mentored seven all-conference choices and guided Tu Holloway to the 2011 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year Award and all-America status.
“It is my belief that your foundation is the most important component to building something great,” Davis continued. “Behind the leadership and vision of [Director of Athletics] Ryan Bamford and Coach McCall, I am extremely enthusiastic to hit the ground and begin to build something great.”
Davis brings a well-rounded resume to Amherst, including time spent as a program assistant at Louisville (2007-08), video coordinator at Pittsburgh (2008-09), assistant coach at St. Thomas Aquinas College (2002-05) and a coach at the high school and AAU level for Rice High School (N.Y.) from 2005-07 and the New York Gauchos, respectively.
Davis earned a bachelor’s degree in social science from St. Thomas Aquinas in 2002 and received his master’s degree in guidance and counseling from the College of New Rochelle in 2005.
Most recently, Davis was a part of the highly-successful VCU staff in 2015-16 and proved paramount to the development of Atlantic 10 All-Conference First Team selection Melvin Johnson, who became the Rams’ all-time leader in 3-point field goals during that season. On the defensive side, Davis was integral in the implementation of VCU’s 2-2-1 zone press, which helped the Rams to 51 victories and a pair of NCAA Tournament berths over his two seasons with the squad.
“Rasheen is one of the most respected coaches in the New York – New Jersey area,” McCall said. “He has spent an enormous amount of time developing relationships through New England as well and is extremely well-respected. He has worked alongside some terrific head coaches and holds knowledge that will flat out make our program better.”
Davis was the associate head coach at Manhattan College for three seasons from 2012-15, during which the Jaspers won 58 games, took home the 2014 and 2015 MAAC Tournament Championship titles and advanced to a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances.
“Any time an opportunity knocks on your door, such as being employed at a place with such promise and rich tradition as the University of Massachusetts presents itself, you don’t walk through the door, you bust through it,” Davis said. “I’ve been fortunate enough to learn from some of the brightest coaches and administrators that intercollegiate athletics has to offer. Coach (Matt) McCall has had success and a complete understanding of what is required to shape the minds of our young people on our roster and our overall University of Massachusetts community.”
A familiar face in the Atlantic 10, Davis coached with Xavier under Chris Mack for two seasons, when the Musketeers secured back-to-back NCAA Tournament berths in 2011 and 2012. Davis helped the program to 47 wins during his two seasons, including 25 in the A-10. He mentored seven all-conference choices and guided Tu Holloway to the 2011 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year Award and all-America status.
“It is my belief that your foundation is the most important component to building something great,” Davis continued. “Behind the leadership and vision of [Director of Athletics] Ryan Bamford and Coach McCall, I am extremely enthusiastic to hit the ground and begin to build something great.”
Davis brings a well-rounded resume to Amherst, including time spent as a program assistant at Louisville (2007-08), video coordinator at Pittsburgh (2008-09), assistant coach at St. Thomas Aquinas College (2002-05) and a coach at the high school and AAU level for Rice High School (N.Y.) from 2005-07 and the New York Gauchos, respectively.
Davis earned a bachelor’s degree in social science from St. Thomas Aquinas in 2002 and received his master’s degree in guidance and counseling from the College of New Rochelle in 2005.
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