Alex Lewis has been promoted to Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Chowan ahead of the 2026-27 season.
He joined the Hawks coaching staff in July 2024 as an assistant coach and is entering his third season with the program. During his first two seasons, Lewis has played an important role in player development and the program’s continued growth.
Since Lewis joined the staff, Chowan has compiled a combined 36-24 overall record and a 27-13 mark in Conference Carolinas play. The Hawks posted an 18-10 record in 2024-25 before finishing 18-14 in 2025-26. Last season, Chowan advanced to the Conference Carolinas Men’s Basketball Championship game for the first time in program history, marking a significant milestone for the program.
As Burke transitions into his role as Director of Athletics while continuing to lead the men’s basketball program, Lewis will take on expanded responsibilities within the coaching staff. His promotion reflects the confidence placed in his leadership, his work with student-athletes and his continued preparation for greater responsibilities within the profession.
“I’m excited to see Alex take on this new role. With my day-to-day duties changing as I take on the role of Director of Athletics, Alex has had to take on a bigger role, which is also preparing him to be a head coach. That’s why I felt confident in naming him our associate head men’s basketball coach,” stated Burke.
“He’s worked really hard over the last three years, and throughout his career, to prepare himself for this opportunity. If you look at the growth of our team from the beginning of last year to where I think we’ll be this season, he’s had a major impact on skill development. He’s had a major impact on the faith within our program, and he’s had a major impact on our identity as a whole since joining us.”
