Women's Basketball Coach

AlexDelanian

Associate Head Coach · University of Hawai'i

Over 15 years building championship programs through elite recruiting, offensive innovation, and player development. Four consecutive Big West Championships. A relentless competitor who develops players and programs at the highest level.

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Alex Delanian, Women's Basketball Coach
15+
Years Coaching
4×
Big West Champs
.686
Conf. Win Pct.
127
Conf. Wins @ UH
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About
Background, biography, and coaching journey
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Coaching
Philosophy, player development & leadership
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Recruiting
Approach, pipeline & recruited players
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Contact
References & how to get in touch

Highlights

Notable Achievements

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4 Consecutive Big West Championships
Associate Head Coach for four straight Big West titles (2022–2025), including regular season and tournament crowns.
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WNBA Draft Development
Recruited and developed Amy Atwell, the program's second-ever WNBA Draft Pick (27th overall, 2022) and Big West Player of the Year.
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Elite Offensive Output
As offensive coordinator, immediately elevated UH from 8th to 2nd in Big West offense. Led conference in multiple offensive categories. Highest rated offense in the Big West in 3 of the last 5 seasons.
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International Recruiting Pipeline
Built a pipeline from Australia and New Zealand, signing multiple impact players including conference POY and All-Conference honorees.
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WBCA Next Generation Institute
Named to the WBCA's 2024 Next Generation Institute, recognizing the nation's most promising up-and-coming coaches.
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75 Impactful Mid-Major Assistants
Recognized by Silver Waves Media as one of the most impactful assistant coaches in the mid-major landscape.

Career History

Experience

University of Hawai'i
Honolulu, HI
2018 – Present
Current RoleAssociate Head Coach
Associate Head Coach (2022–Present)
Assistant Coach (2018–2022)
  • Coordinated offense for a team that won 4 consecutive Big West Championships (2022–2025)
  • 127–58 record in Big West Conference play (.686 winning percentage)
  • Led conference in Points Per 100 and Points Per Scoring Attempt (2023–24)
  • Highest rated offense in the Big West in 3 of the last 5 seasons
  • Recruited and developed Amy Atwell — 2022 WNBA Draft Pick (27th overall), Big West POY
  • Recruited and developed Lily Wahinekapu: 2025 Big West Player of the Year; Daejah Phillips: 1st-Team All-Conference (2024)
  • Named to WBCA 2024 Next Generation Institute
UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
2017 – 2018
Associate Head Coach
Associate Head Coach
  • Developed 1st-Team All-Conference forward Drew Edelman: 16.2 PPG / 9.6 RPG / 57.0 FG%
  • Recruiting coordinator for a 4-person class spanning four states and Australia
University of Hawai'i
Honolulu, HI
2013 – 2017
Assoc. Head CoachAssistant CoachDir. of Operations
Multiple Roles
  • 2015–16: Big West Tournament Champions — program's first NCAA Tournament berth since 1998
  • 2014–15: Big West Regular Season Champions — 15-game winning streak into the Championship game
Univ. of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
2008 – 2013
Dir. of OperationsVideo Coordinator
Director of Operations & Video Coordinator
  • Managed program operations at a Pac-12 program (2010–2013)
  • Developed film preparation and opponent scouting systems (2008–2010)

Expertise

Skills & Tools

Coaching Strengths
  • Offensive Systems & Coordination
  • Player Development
  • Recruiting & Roster Building
  • Post Player Development
  • Program Building
  • Compliance & Operations
Film & Scouting
  • SportsCode
  • Synergy Sports
  • DV Sport
  • Final Cut Pro
  • iMovie
Game Preparation
  • FastModel (FastDraw, FastScout)
  • Just Play
  • Opponent Scouting Reports
  • Data-Driven Analysis

Academic Background

Education

2010
M.C.M. — Communication Management
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
2007
B.A. — Print Journalism
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Member of USC Women's Basketball practice squad for 3 years

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