Jarod Wichser named head men's basketball coach at UW-Whitewater

WHITEWATER, Wis. — Jarod Wichser has been hired as the next head men’s basketball coach at UW-Whitewater, the college announced Wednesday.

Wichser had served as interim head coach last season. A press conference is scheduled for April 29.

“I would like to thank Chancellor King, Athletic Director Ryan Callahan, and the search committee for trusting me to lead the men’s basketball program,” said Wichser in a press release. “It is a privilege to be a part of the Warhawk family, and I will work hard to build upon the rich tradition of success here at UW-Whitewater.”

“We are excited for Jarod to lead our men’s basketball program,” said Athletic Director Callahan stated. “Jarod holds character in high regard and his work ethic and ability as a teacher are never in question.”

Prior to taking over as the interim head coach a year ago, Wichser served as an assistant coach under longtime head coach Pat Miller for six seasons. Wichser will be just the third head coach since 1978 for the program, following Dave Vander Meulen and Miller.

The Warhawks have a long history of success at the conference and national level. UW-W has won 15 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Association championships and five WIAC Tournament titles. UW-W’s 22 NCAA appearances is more than any other team in the conference while the program’s four NCAA Division III titles is tied for the most in the WIAC. The Warhawks boast a record of 42-19 in NCAA tournament play.

As interim coach, Wichser led the Warhawks to a 17-9 overall record and 7-7 in WIAC.

Wichser is a 2012 graduate of UW-Whitewater. He earned a degree in elementary/middle education before completing a master’s program in professional development at UWW in 2018.