Christian Webster ’13, one of the most accomplished student-athletes in Harvard Men’s Basketball history is returning to Cambridge as an assistant coach, The Thomas G. Stemberg ’71 Family Endowed Coach for Harvard Men’s Basketball Tommy Amaker announced today.
Webster’s return rounds out Amaker’s staff for the upcoming 2026-27 season, bringing back a former Crimson captain, NCAA Tournament winner and assistant coach with more than a decade of Division I coaching experience. Amaker is thrilled to bring Webster back to Cambridge and is positive that his experience, perspective and energy will help the Crimson continue to chase success on the court, in the classroom and in the Harvard community.
“We are thrilled to welcome Christian back to Cambridge.” said Amaker. “He knows what Harvard Basketball represents because he helped build so much of what we are proud of today. As a player, as a leader and as a young coach on our staff he constantly demonstrated the character, work ethic and commitment to excellence that define our program. Christian’s connection to Harvard, his ability to develop relationships and his understanding of winning at the highest level will elevate everyone around him.”
A native of Washington, D.C., Webster returns to Harvard after spending the 2025-26 season at Stetson University. Prior to his time in Florida, Webster spent nine seasons on staff at Virginia Tech, where he played a significant role in the Hokies’ rise on the national stage.
During Webster’s tenure in Blacksburg, Virginia Tech made five consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, highlighted by a run to the Sweet 16 in 2019. He was heavily involved in opponent scouting, recruiting and player development, helping the Hokies sign six ESPN Top 100 recruits and a top-20 nationally ranked recruiting class in 2017. His impact as a recruiter and developer of talent earned him a spot on ESPN’s 40 Under 40 list in 2020, recognizing the nation’s top young coaches in Division I men’s basketball.
Before joining Virginia Tech, Webster served as an assistant coach at UCF during the 2015-16 season. He began his coaching career at Harvard, joining Amaker’s staff shortly after graduating from Harvard College in 2013. In his first two seasons on the Crimson sideline, Harvard posted a 49-13 record, won Ivy League championships and made back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances. During the 2014 NCAA Tournament, Webster helped guide Harvard to a memorable upset of No. 5 seed Cincinnati.
“I am incredibly grateful and excited to return to Harvard,” said Webster. “This place means so much to me and has had a profound impact on my life. Coach Amaker, the staff and the Harvard Basketball program helped shape me as a player, a coach and a person, and I am honored to have the opportunity to give back to the next generation of Crimson student-athletes. I cannot wait to get to work.”
A noted developer of talent, Webster has coached 11 all-conference performers and one All-American in his coaching career. Hokies’ Keve Aluma, Nickeil Alexander-Walker (2019 first-round NBA Draft pick), Kerry Blackshear Jr. and Justin Robinson made All-ACC teams with guidance from Webster, and seven Crimson earned All-Ivy League selections while he was on the bench at Harvard. Webster also coached two Crimson players who took home some hardware, as Wesley Saunders won Ivy League Player of the Year in 2013-14 and Steve Moundou-Missi earned Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year the following year. Saunders was also a two-time All-American, awards he won in both seasons that Webster was on Coach Amaker’s staff.
As a player, Webster was a four-year starter and team captain for one of the most successful eras in program history. He graduated in 2013 as the winningest student-athlete in Harvard men’s basketball history, finishing his career with a 90-30 overall record and a 45-11 mark in Ivy League play. Webster helped lead the Crimson to three straight Ivy League championships, two NCAA Tournament appearances and the program’s first NCAA Tournament victory.
Webster finished his Harvard playing career with 872 points, ranking 28th in program history at the time of his graduation. He also ranked fifth in program history with 176 made three-pointers and second with 117 career games played. As a sophomore, he earned All-Ivy League honorable mention recognition, and he was also a recipient of Harvard’s John Harnice ’84 Spirit Award, Floyd S. Wilson Sportsmanship Award and Henry Zimmerman Free Throw Shooting Accuracy Award. Webster earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Harvard in 2013.
Webster’s return brings a familiar and respected voice back to Cambridge, one shaped by his experience as both a standout player and former assistant coach at Harvard. His deep connection to the program adds a meaningful note of excitement as the Crimson look ahead to the 2026-27 season.
The Webster File
2025-2026: Stetson – Assistant Coach
2016-2025: Virginia Tech – Assistant Coach
2015-2016: UCF – Assistant Coach
2013-2015: Harvard – Assistant Coach
2009-2013: Harvard – Student-Athlete
