A national search led to nearly 400 applicants, from Division I head coaches to National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Champions. In the end, the men’s head basketball coach was already in Southwest Florida. Marty Richter, the current men’s associate head basketball coach for Florida Gulf Coast University, was selected to lead the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Buccaneers as the men’s head basketball coach. FSW will compete in the fall 2016 in the NJCAA.

“We received an impressive number of resumes, including some big Division I names. In the end, we had to select a coach who could bring the skills needed to help our student-athletes compete and succeed at a national level,” said Carl McAloose, Athletic Director, FSW. “We also wanted a coach whose philosophy of success on the court extended to include leadership in our community and success in the classroom. “

Richter brings a history of success on a national level. While at Chipola College, he compiled a 69-4 record and a number one ranking, and played a big role in the success of FGCU’s NCAA tournament run to the Sweet 16 with all the fanfare of “Dunk City”. He has also worked as a basketball analyst for ESPN and as a top notch scout for ESPN’s Recruiting Nation.

“The opportunity to build something from ground zero is exciting. I think fans can expect an up-tempo, open court, free-flowing game,” said Richter. “I’ll be looking for players who display athleticism, but also a real love of the game. They will be part of the community and academic leaders in the FSW community.”

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