Following up on something that I mentioned earlier today (DAILY DIRT)…Andrew May has been named as an assistant basketball coach at Utah Valley. Here’s the official announcement from the school:
Utah Valley University men’s basketball head coach Todd Phillips has announced the hiring of Andrew May as an assistant coach/offensive coordinator for the program.
May arrives at Utah Valley after serving as the head coach at Snow College, where he built one of the top junior college programs in the nation. Over four seasons, he led the Badgers to a 102-26 overall record, including an impressive 61-7 record over his last two seasons. His tenure at Snow also included a historic 32-2 campaign during the 2024-25 season that saw Snow finish ranked No. 1 nationally for the first time in school history and earn the No. 1 overall seed in the NJCAA National Tournament. His team went a perfect 15-0 in Scenic West Athletic Conference play during the 2024-25 season. May is the winningest coach in Snow College basketball history.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Coach Andrew May to our staff,” said Phillips. “I have known Andrew for many years. He’s a great offensive mind and a tireless recruiter. He’s a coach who is always thinking outside the box. His ability to develop players and put points on the board speaks for itself. We couldn’t be more excited to have him in our corner.”
During his time at Snow College, May guided the Badgers to four straight 20-win seasons and helped the program reach several milestones, including the school’s first undefeated conference season, first No. 1 national ranking, and first No. 1 overall seed at the NJCAA National Tournament. He was named the 2025 NJCAA Media National Coach of the Year, Scenic West Athletic Conference Coach of the Year, and West District Coach of the Year.
May’s teams became known nationally for their offensive efficiency and player development. Snow led junior college basketball in offensive efficiency during the 2024-25 season and produced multiple NCAA Division I signees, including National Player of the Year Isaac Finlinson.
“I am excited for the opportunity to join Coach Phillips and his amazing staff at Utah Valley University as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator,” said May. “Growing up just a couple blocks from UVU, I am bullish on the incredible progress, momentum and trajectory of the university and the leadership of the athletic department from its early days of junior college to the new horizon of the Big West. I am thrilled to be reunited with Coach Phillips, who has been making history with the highest winning percentage in UVU history and has won back-to-back WAC championships. I look forward to helping our players grow to fulfill their dreams and inspiring the great community of students, fans, boosters, faculty and staff of Wolverine Nation. Let’s go!”
Prior to Snow College, May spent three seasons at Utah Tech as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, helping guide the Trailblazers through their transition from Division II to Division I and into the Western Athletic Conference. He was part of Utah Tech’s 2020 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) championship team before the program transitioned to Division I and joined the Western Athletic Conference during the 2020-21 season.
May reunites with Phillips after helping lead Salt Lake Community College to multiple conference championships and NJCAA Tournament appearances while serving on Phillips’ staff from 2011-15.
May also spent multiple stints at BYU under head coach Dave Rose, serving as director of basketball operations and student manager during some of the most successful stretches in Cougar basketball history, including BYU’s 2011 Sweet 16 run led by Jimmer Fredette. He also helped BYU to three straight National Invitation Tournament (NIT) appearances.
A native of Mt. Pleasant, Utah, May played at Lone Peak High School and began his coaching career at Orem High School. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in exercise science from BYU. He and his wife, Marissa, are the parents of five children.
