Derek Glasser, assistant coach for UC Santa Barbara men's basketball, has been honored with an invitation to the Silver Waves Media Elite 75 Future Head Coach Power Lunch. This event recognizes 75 up-and-coming coaches nationwide who demonstrate the potential for NCAA Division I head coaching positions. The Power Lunch, scheduled during Final Four weekend, offers networking opportunities with leading search firms and athletic decision-makers. Notably, over a dozen past attendees have successfully secured head coaching roles. Glasser's contributions include guiding the Gauchos to notable successes and a record 27 wins this past season.

By the Numbers
  • Glasser has helped the Gauchos achieve 27 wins, the most in school history.
  • Over the past two years, more than a dozen past participants of the event have secured NCAA Division I head coaching positions.
State of Play
  • Glasser has completed his fourth season, significantly contributing to a successful program stretch.
  • He has mentored standout players, including Big West Player of the Year Ajay Mitchell.
What's Next

As Glasser participates in the Power Lunch, he is poised to leverage this opportunity to enhance his career prospects in college basketball. His ongoing success at UC Santa Barbara may lead to potential head coaching offers in the near future.

Bottom Line

Derek Glasser's selection for the Elite 75 underscores his rising profile in college basketball coaching, reflecting his impact on the Gauchos' success and his potential for a future head coaching role at a Division I institution.