Tyler Wilson

Biography

Wilson has been an assistant coach on Head Coach Nathan Davis’s staff since the 2023-24 season. He joined the Wildcats after six seasons on the Manhattan sidelines as an assistant coach. Manhattan compiled 72 wins in the six seasons Wilson was on staff after he spent four years playing for the Jaspers. In his four years as a player for Manhattan, Wilson was a part of two teams that went on to play in the NCAA tournament after winning MAAC championships. During his first three years on staff, he worked as a video coordinator and special assistant to the head coach. His responsibilities included skill development as well as scouting. He was promoted to a full-time assistant in 2019, receiving more scouting responsibilities, and working with players to further develop their skillset. “Tyler is a bright young coach who brings tremendous experience to the program,” Davis said. “He has been involved in every aspect of a college basketball program. He does an excellent job recruiting and coaching on the floor with the players. He will be a tremendous asset to our program.” He also graduated from Manhattan sixth in program history with 364 career assists, while his 161 dishes as a junior in 2015-16 are the third-most in school history in a single campaign.