“In today’s age of the transfer portal, player relationships, mentorship and development are essential. Jermaine is special in these areas. His ability to connect and build trust with student athletes is off the charts. Players trust him implicitly. The way he lives his life centered on faith, integrity and love is special. We are so fortunate to have Jermaine here with us. He was one of the core pieces of the culture we built at Winthrop.” – College of Charleston Head Coach Pat Kelsey
Jermaine Ukaegbu is in his third season as Director of Player Development for the College of Charleston men’s basketball program.
Ukaegbu previously served as a graduate assistant on Coach Kelsey’s staff at Winthrop after playing his final two collegiate seasons at the Rock Hill, S.C. school.
During his time on the court at Winthrop he appeared in 59 games with 10 starts while serving as a team captain each season. Ukaegbu joined the Eagles from Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, Iowa where he averaged 3.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game while shooting 62 percent from the floor and helped the Warriors to a berth in the NJCAA National Championships. He began his playing career at Sacred Heart where he appeared in 20 games with three starts.
Ukaegbu is involved with “Nations of Coaches.” He presented his testimony and the impact that he brought to Winthrop basketball as a former player and graduate assistant.
The Silver Springs, Md. native earned his Master’s in Sports and Fitness Administration from Winthrop University in May 2021.
