Edward Waters named former NBA veteran Todd Day Sr. as its head men’s basketball coach, the school announced this week.
Day, who had served as the program’s interim head coach since November, now takes full control of the Tigers as the university looks to strengthen its position at the NCAA Division II level.
University president Dr. A. Zachary Faison Jr. praised the hire, citing Day’s extensive playing and coaching background.
“His extraordinary pedigree—as a McDonald’s All-American, SEC legend, NBA veteran, and proven collegiate head coach—represents a major moment for our athletics program,” Faison said in a statement. “He understands what excellence looks like at every level and brings a leadership philosophy grounded in discipline, accountability, and holistic student development.”
Day led the Tigers through the 2025-26 season, finishing with a .500 mark in conference play. Edward Waters showed flashes late in the year, earning a 71-63 win over Central State in the opening round of the SIAC Tournament.
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The Tigers later competed in the Black College Invitational Tournament but were eliminated in the first round following a 75-61 loss to Virginia State.
Day expressed optimism about the program’s future and his role in shaping it.
“I am honored and excited to join the Edward Waters University family,” Day said. “EWU is a university on the rise with a proud athletic tradition. I look forward to building a program that reflects the excellence, pride, and mission of this institution.”
Before arriving at Edward Waters, Day found success at the NAIA level with Philander Smith University, where he led the program to back-to-back 21-win seasons and captured a Gulf Coast Athletic Conference championship during the 2023-24 campaign.
Now officially at the helm, Day will look to translate that success to Edward Waters as he continues building the Tigers’ program.
