Alexander Nunnally
Former D1 Basketball Player | Current Basketball Coach
Cary, North Carolina USAAbout
Former NCAA Division I men’s basketball player at NC State Universityu and current varsity head coach with proven leadership as a team captain and coach. I have experience in program building, player development, and fostering a competitive, character-driven team culture at both the high school and collegiate levels.
Experience
Head Coach, Varsity Boys Basketball
Oct 2025 - Present
• Inaugural head coach for the Cary campus basketball program.• Competed against varsity-level programs with an 8th–10th grade roster.• Earned the first win in program history (47–29 vs. Southside Christian).• Managed practice planning, game strategy, roster development, and communication with administration and parents.
Assistant Coach, Varsity Boys Basketball
Jul 2025 - Oct 2025
• Assisted with varsity program operations under Head Coach Scott Walton.
• Led player development workouts outside of practice, with emphasis on guard play and team shooting mechanics.
Athlete
Aug 2024 - Feb 2025
• Team captain during the program’s inaugural season.
• Worked closely with coaching staff to establish program culture and standards.
• Recipient of the university’s Champion of Character award.
Athlete
Aug 2021 - May 2024
• Member of the 2024 ACC Championship and Final Four team.
• Three-time ACC All-Academic Team selection.
• Elite 90 Academic Finalist (Final Four, 2024).
• Dean’s List all semesters (2021–2024).
