David Dunham, the top aide at Whatcom Community College for the last 10 seasons, has been named a volunteer assistant men’s basketball coach at Western Washington University.

"Coach Dunham will be an excellent addition to our staff," said WWU head coach Tony Dominguez in an announcement made Wednesday, May 22. "He has a wealth of playing and coaching experience and has recruiting ties throughout the West Coast."

The 42-year-old Dunham, the associate head coach at WCC under Chris Scrimsher for the last two years, helped the Orcas set a Northwest Region record by making 10 straight appearances at the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges Tournament. WCC placed fifth twice and ranked No.1 in the NWAACC heading into post-season play in 2010-11.

Dunham also was an assistant two seasons at Independence High School in San Jose, Calif.

Dunham earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology at Lewis-Clark State College ID. He played one season (1993-94) for the Warriors before going overseas to compete in China, Romania and San Salvador.

Dunham also played two years at Golden West Junior College in Huntington Beach, Calif. He was a first-team Orange Coast League all-star as a sophomore, dishing out a school-record 22 assists in one game.

Dunham is a graduate of Pasadena High School, helping the Bulldogs to the California Scholastic Federation semifinals and a No.1 ranking in the state as a senior.

Dunham is employed at Lynden Floor Design.

WWU was 31-3 last year, reaching the final four at the NCAA Division II National Championships.

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