Quinton Ferrell, who helped Presbyterian College to a NCAA Division II Tournament appearance in 2005 and two 20-win seasons in his four years as a student-athlete, returns to his alma mater as the 19th head coach in men’s basketball program history. Presbyterian Athletic Director Danny Sterling made the announcement Thursday, April 11.
“I’m truly honored to return to my alma mater and lead the men’s basketball program,” said Ferrell. “I look forward to continuing to move the basketball program forward and building a championship level program both on and off the court. This is a very exciting time for my family, and we can’t wait to get out in the community to build relationships and make an impact!”
Ferrell comes to PC after five seasons as an assistant coach at College of Charleston, where he saw major responsibility in recruiting, scouting and developing perimeter players. Promoted to lead assistant in 2018-19, he worked with several standout players, including 2019 Colonial Athletic Association First Team All-Conference selections Jarrell Brantley and Grant Riller, as well as one of the best players in school history Joe Chealey, who garnered several awards during his time at CofC, including multiple CAA and NABC All-Conference honors, the Lou Henson All-American team, and became the third Cougar to play in the NBA.
The Cougars finished 2018-19 with a 24-9 overall record, its third straight 20+ win season, including non-conference victories over Rhode Island, VCU and Memphis.
In 2017-18, the Cougars made a memorable run that included the program’s second-straight 25-win campaign, an impressive 26-8 overall record and 14-4 mark in CAA play. The co-regular-season champions won the CAA Men’s Basketball Championship and earned their first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 1999. Brantley was named to the All-CAA Second Team and Cameron Johnson to the CAA All-Defensive Team for the third year in a row.
Of the 13 scholarship players CofC will have next season, Ferrell was responsible for signing 11 of them, and helped Head Coach Earl Grant resurrect a team that won nine games in 2014-15, to three straight 20+ winning seasons.
“Quinton (Ferrell) has worked extremely hard for this opportunity over the years and paid his dues,” said CofC Head Coach Earl Grant. “He is really good at all aspects of the game. He has proven to be a great recruiter and is gifted in developing talent. He has a great basketball mind and I look forward to seeing him build a consistent winner in Clinton for years to come.”
In 2016-17, the Cougars to posted a 25-10 overall record, marking the program’s first 20-win campaign since 2013. Charleston advanced to the championship game of the CAA Tournament for the first time since CofC joined the Colonial in 2013. The Cougars were also selected and made their fifth all-time appearance in the Postseason NIT. It was their first postseason berth (NCAA or NIT) since 2011.
In 2015-16 Ferrell helped develop four all-conference players including CAA All-Freshman team selection Marquis Pointer, as well as Rookie of the Year and All-CAA Third Team selection Brantley, the first freshman to receive such honors since 2006. CofC went 9-4 in non-conference action, including an upset of LSU and projected No. 1 NBA Draft pick Ben Simmons.
“Quinton (Ferrell) is a great coach who exemplifies the ideals of Presbyterian College,” said Sterling. “He has been crucial in the success of several programs he has worked with over the last several years and is a tireless worker and recruiter. Coach Ferrell loves PC and this program, and will recruit and develop student-athletes who will represent Presbyterian with integrity on and off the court. We are excited to welcome him and his family back to the Clinton community and PC.”
Prior to CofC, Ferrell served as an assistant coach at Army for one season under head coach Zach Spiker. The Black Knights recorded a program-best 10 conference wins in the Patriot League in 2013-14 and also turned in back-to-back winning seasons in league play for the first time in school history. He mentored unanimous First Team All-Patriot League selection Kyle Wilson and Patriot League All-Rookie Team member Tanner Omlid.
During the 2012-13 season, Ferrell served as an assistant coach at The Citadel under head coach Chuck Driesell. He worked with the Bulldogs’ perimeter players, while holding major responsibility in recruiting, opponent scouting and the monitoring of players’ academic progress. Ferrell worked with developing Citadel point guard Marshall Harris III, who handed out the second-most single-season assists (155) in program history, and recruited Southern Conference All-Freshman Team member Brian White.
Prior to his tenure at The Citadel, Ferrell spent five years as an assistant coach at PC. In addition to working with both perimeter and post players, he was responsible for a wide variety of tasks including recruiting, scouting, team travel, equipment and academics.
In 2007-08, Ferrell helped the Blue Hose transition from NCAA Division II status into the NCAA Division I ranks, and was part of a staff which engineered victories over Auburn, Wake Forest and 20th-ranked Cincinnati during his time in Clinton, S.C. He recruited the top two scorers in school history in Khalid Mutakabbir (1,576 points) and Al’Lonzo Coleman (1,501 points), who went on to earn All-Big South Conference honors twice.
Ferrell joined the Blue Hose coaching staff the first time around after a productive four years on the PC men’s basketball team. A three-year starter at point guard for PC, Ferrell is regarded as one of the best defenders to ever play at PC under former head coach Gregg Nibert.
Ferrell was on the 2005-06 Blue Hose basketball team that advanced to the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional Semifinals. He was also a senior captain on the 2006-07 Blue Hose squad that finished with 20 wins for the second consecutive season and led the Blue Hose in assists and steals in each of his final two seasons and was twice named the program’s Most Valuable Defensive Player.
A 2007 graduate of Presbyterian, Ferrell earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting. After the completion of his senior year of high school, he participated in the North Carolina/South Carolina All-Star Game.
Ferrell attended North Augusta High School and graduated in 2003. He was named South Carolina All-State after a senior season where he averaged 17 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists.
Ferrell is married to the former Kimberly Turner, of Augusta, Ga., and the couple has two children, Qaiden Mauricio Ferrell, born on March 15, 2016, and Keziah Renata, born on Sept. 21, 2018.
Question and Answer with Quinton Ferrell – https://youtu.be/QHZFTLEjnvg
Quinton Ferrell Collegiate Career
2014-2019 – Assistant Coach – College of Charleston
2013-2014 – Assistant Coach – Army
2012-2013 – Assistant Coach – The Citadel
2007-2012 – Assistant Coach – Presbyterian College
