Matt McKillop

Biography

Matt McKillop, former Davidson standout and longtime assistant coach, was named the program's 19th head men's basketball coach on June 17, 2022. He succeeds his father, Bob McKillop, who announced his retirement after 33 years on the Wildcats' bench. Promoted to associate head coach prior to the 2016-17 season, McKillop joined the staff in 2008 and has been involved in all aspects of the program, including recruiting, scheduling, editing video for scouting and teaching purposes, analytics and community involvement. In 2024-25, McKillop's third season as a head coach, he guided the Wildcats to a 17-16 overall record. Davidson has now posted a winning record in 22 out of the last 24 seasons. The 2023-24 campaign was McKillop's 16th season on the Wildcat bench and second as head coach, where he has helped his alma mater to 325 victories and a 191-90 (.679) record in conference play, which includes a 104-69 mark in the A-10 the last 10 years.