University of South Alabama Men's Basketball

Richie Riley has established one of the most consistent and successful eras in recent South Alabama men's basketball history since taking over the program in 2018,

Alex Heim is entering his third season with the South Alabama men’s basketball program and his second as Head Manager. Since joining the staff in 2023, Heim has

Ogi Vasiljevic joined the South Alabama men's basketball staff as Assistant Coach and Director of Basketball Operations in May of 2025.  Vasiljevic arrives in

Orin Bailey Jr. joined the University of South Alabama men’s basketball staff in May 2022. Since his arrival, he has played an important role in the program’s growth,

Riley Conroy is entering his third season with the South Alabama men’s basketball program. Since arriving in Mobile in 2023, Conroy has played a key role in the

Rodney Crawford is entering his fifth year under head coach Richie Riley and his third year as Associate Head Coach at South Alabama. Crawford was crucial part of

Samuel Romanski joined the University of South Alabama Athletic Performance staff in May of 2025. He serves as Director of Olympic Sports Athletic Performance for

T'Chad McAlman is in his fourth year as Director of Video Operations for the University of South Alabama men's basketball program. Since joining the staff in 2022, he has played a key role in the Jaguars' success, contributing to a 21–11 record and Sun Belt Regular Season Championship in 2024-25, as well as a 19–16 campaign that included a run to the SBC Tournament Championship Game in 2022-23. In his role, McAlman oversees all video operations, including software management, opponent scouting, game planning, and player evaluation. He also assists in recruiting by coordinating official and unofficial visits, supports player development, and mentors student managers to prepare them for the demands of their current roles and future careers. A Mobile, Alabama native, McAlman earned his bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from South Alabama in 2022 after completing his associate degree in Health and Physical Education at Coastal Alabama Community College in 2019. A former student-athlete and cancer survivor, he brings both resilience and a unique perspective to the program.