Paul Fortier

Biography

Paul Fortier was named to Zach Spiker’s staff in April of 2016. He had previously been the associate head coach at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. In his coaching career, Fortier has recruited or coached 10 players who have played in the NBA. Fortier helped lead the Dragons to their first-ever Colonial Athletic Association title and a return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a quarter century. Fortier has now been on staff of six teams that have made the NCAA Tournament. On the court, Fortier works primarily with Drexel's big men. Under his watch, Amari Williams emerged as one of the top big men in the conference. Williams was named the CAA's Defensive Player of the Year three straight seasons, the first player in CAA history to do that. He was a First Team All-CAA selection in 2023 and 2024 after being named Third Team the previous year. Williams was a second round pick by the Boston Celtics in the 2025 NBA Draft. Fortier also aided in the development of James Butler, who was one of the top rebounders in school history. Butler was a two-time All-CAA pick and finished the 2020 season fifth in the nation in double-doubles and rebounding. Fortier was also instrumental in the development of Austin Williams, who was named to the CAA's All-Defensive team his senior season. The Dragons led the CAA in field-goal percentage and also led the league in rebounding margin. Fortier is also responsible for recruiting as well as scouting for the Dragons. Fortier worked under Joe Cal