Romeoville, Ill. – Yesterday afternoon (April 13), Lewis University head men's basketball coach Kevin Reynolds met with the public and media at his introductory press conference. Reynolds was named the 11^th head coach in program history on April 7 and brings over 35 years of experience across multiple levels of college athletics. Reynolds is a proven program builder with a track record of leading turnarounds and guiding teams to NCAA tournament appearances at multiple institutions.
 
In his time as a head coach, Reynolds has amassed an overall record of 252-138, won an average of almost 20 games per season and appeared in six postseasons (Three NCAA Tournaments, One NAIA National Tournament, One Division I NIT and One ECAC Tournament) while leading numerous programs to quick turnarounds ranging from the Division I to NAIA level.
 
THE KEVIN REYNOLDS FILE
Hometown – Bethlehem, Pa.
Colleges - Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Master of Arts in Industrial and Labor Relations (1994), Indiana University of Pennsylvania – MBA (1993), Bloomsburg University (PA) - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major concentration in Marketing (1991)
 
COACHING & PLAYING CAREER
1987-1991 – Student-Athlete, Bloomsburg
1991-93 – Graduate Assistant, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
1993-95 – Assistant Coach, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
1995-96 – Assistant Coach, Edinboro
1996-97 - Associate Head Coach, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
1997-2003 – Assistant Coach, Drake
2004 – Director of Basketball Operations, Penn State
2004-07 – Assistant Coach, University of Denver
2007 – Interim Head Coach, University of Denver
2007-08 – Assistant Coach, Morehead State
2008-2018 – Head Coach, Slippery Rock
2019-21 – Director of Basketball Operations, Texas A&M Corpus Christi
2021-22 – Assistant Coach, Quincy
2022-25 – Head Coach, Point Park
2025-26 – Assistant Coach, Lincoln Memorial University
2026- - Head Coach, Lewis
 
KEVIN REYNOLDS QUOTES FROM PRESS CONFERENCE

• "We are going to play a physical brand of basketball, we don't foul though. Second thing, we will rebound at an elite level. There won't be five, six teams in this country that will rebounds the way we do"
• "We want to win and we want to win quickly. In this new era there is not a lot of time for rebuilds… we want to be good right from the jump"
• "Kids want to come to Lewis. You're at a place where people want to go to"

 
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT KEVIN REYNOLDS
"Lewis is getting a terrific person, a great basketball mind, and an excellent coach and leader. I was very fortunate to learn under Kevin early in my career and wouldn't be where I am in life or in basketball without him."
 – Joe Cronin, Portland Trail Blazers General Manager
 
"I think the hiring Kevin Reynolds, as the new head basketball coach at Lewis University, is a home run. I have known Kevin, going all the way back to high school and he has had success everywhere he has been. He is a winner whose teams have always played extremely hard and have been very prepared. Kevin is a coach who cares about his players and with that, he will help them improve on the court and off the court as young men."
– Todd Vasvari, Senior Player Personnel Scout for the Indianapolis Colts
 
"Lewis University Men's Basketball has taken the first step toward establishing itself as one of the premier D2 programs in the country with the successful hiring of Coach Kevin Reynolds!  Coach Reynolds will bring an ELEVATED STANDARD of excellence to the program which will build winning ways both on and off the court.  I have had the privilege to know Coach Reynolds for the last 30 years and continue to be impressed by his desire to to learn and grow with the game to transform players and programs to the elite level.  I look forward to supporting Coach Reynolds and the Lewis University men's basketball program as it enters this next chapter of unparalleled success!"
 – Brian Cupps, Vice President/Brand Director of Adidas
 
"Kevin Reynolds is a superior college basketball coach. Everywhere he has been got better while he was there and have become worse since he left. His work ethic is second to none. Kevin never stops recruiting and it shows. His teams are talented. His work inside the program is also top of the line. Player development is emphasized and outstanding, game preparation is excellent and exemplified by his attention to detail. Kevin Reynolds is as good as it gets."
– Greg Walcavich, Former Edinboro Head Coach and Edinboro Hall of Fame Member
 
"Kevin is one of the absolute best coaches I have had the honor of working with. His dedication to the game is only surpassed by his commitment to the players he coaches and the program he represents. He does it with patience, understanding and a high level of respect for the people involved.  Kevin is a winner and he has built college basketball programs into winners. I am confident he will continue to do this for Lewis University."
- Willis T. Wilson, Jr., Head Coach Emeritus at Rice
 
"Kevin is one of the brightest coaches in college basketball.  He will quickly rebuild the Lewis program to national prominence.  It will be exciting to watch the program grow!"
- Kurt Kanaskie, Associate Head Coach at UNCW
 
"I have known Kevin Reynolds for over 20 years. I have competed against his teams often. They are always well prepared, extremely physical, tough on the glass, and play with great spirit." - John Reilly, Christian Brothers university and Former Gannon Head Coach For the latest news and updates on Lewis men's basketball, visit LewisFlyers.com and follow the Flyers on social media at @lewisflyersmbb on Instagram and @LewisMBBall on X.