Zach Settembre has been appointed as the Assistant Basketball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for LSU New Orleans men's basketball, following his tenure as head coach at New Mexico Highlands University. Settembre led NMHU to its first winning league season in six years, finishing 13-19 overall and 11-9 in conference play. His coaching experience spans multiple collegiate institutions, emphasizing player development and achieving historic team milestones. He expressed excitement about joining the Privateer family and contributing to the program's growth under Coach Stacy Hollowell.

By the Numbers
  • Settembre led New Mexico Highlands to a 13-19 record, marking their first winning league season in six years.
  • During his head coaching tenure at Tallahassee Community College, he achieved a 46-9 record and two Panhandle Conference championships.
State of Play
  • Settembre is tasked with enhancing recruitment and player performance at LSU New Orleans.
  • The program is looking to build on recent successes and competitive energy within the basketball community.
What's Next

Settembre's focus will be on integrating into the coaching staff and developing strategies that elevate the team鈥檚 performance in upcoming seasons. Future recruiting efforts will likely target talent that can increase competitiveness within the Southland Conference.

Bottom Line

Zach Settembre's appointment as Assistant Coach at LSU New Orleans signifies a commitment to building a competitive basketball program through strong recruitment and player development, aiming for future success in the Southland Conference.