Lance Beckwith

Biography

Lance Beckwith has served as the assistant coach of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore men's basketball program since July of 2024. Beckwith brings a wealth of basketball experience to UMES. He worked with current UMES head coach Cleo Hill at Winston Salem State as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator from 2018 until Spring 2024. The Rams experienced an elite run of success during the period that Beckwith was on campus. In five seasons at WSSU, the Rams won 90 games, took home a pair of Southern Division titles, won two Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) championships, and were the victors of the 2022 Gary Miller Classic, 2023 Chris Paul Invitational, and NBA All-Star x HBCU Classic. For their excellence on the hardwood, Beckwith was recognized as a member of the Coaching Staff of the Year alongside the rest of the Winston Salem State coaches in both the 2019-2020 and 2023-2024 seasons. In addition to wins and accolades on the court, Beckwith has excelled at helping student-athletes reach their full potential. With a special focus on developing guards, Beckwith has coached 12 players who have gone on to play basketball professionally. In terms of player accolades, two CIAA All-Rookie players, one CIAA Defensive MVP, six HBCU Boxtorow All-Americans, and five straight seasons of CIAA First Team Selections have all developed under Beckwith's tutelage at WSSU. Before joining the Rams' coaching staff, Beckwith served as a basketball trainer in the R