North Greenville University Men's Basketball

Chad Lister will enter his 25th season as head basketball coach at North Greenville University. Lister earned his Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from Furman University in 1995 and began his coaching career as the head coach at two high schools in South Carolina – Strom Thurmond (1995-1998) and Eastside (1998-2002). NGU has set a school record for wins as a NCAA Division II program twice during this span, winning 22 games in 2010-11 and 2014-15. The 2014-15 team won the Conference Carolinas Tournament and won an automatic bid to the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional. The 2025-26 team won the Conference Carolinas Northwest Division Regular Season Championship. He is a native of Greer, SC and he and his wife, Ginna, have two sons, Rett and Cameron.

A native of Anderson, South Carolina, Jameel Taylor is a former standout collegiate and professional basketball player who brings a competitive edge and deep understanding of the game to the sidelines. He began his basketball journey at T.L. Hanna High School before continuing his career at Catawba College from 2014 to 2019. During his time at Catawba, he established himself as one of the program's most accomplished players. He was a key contributor to the 2019 South Atlantic Conference (SAC) Championship team and earned SAC Defensive Player of the Year honors. His performance also garnered All-Region First Team recognition. Statistically, he ranks among the best in program history—finishing 4th all-time in career points, 4th in career steals, and holding the record as the all-time leader in free throws made. Off the court, Coach Taylor earned his Bachelor's degree in Education in 2018, along with a minor in Communication, reflecting his commitment to leadership and mentorship. Following his collegiate career, he continued to pursue the game professionally, competing overseas in Lithuania during the 2019–2020 season. His international experience further broadened his perspective on the game and player development. He transitioned into coaching in 2021, serving as the assistant women's basketball coach at Catawba College from 2021 to 2024. During his tenure, he contributed to player development, scouting, and game preparation, helping shape a competitive program. Now entering