DARRICK GIBBS

Gibbs, a coaching veteran with 18 years of experience in the collegiate ranks, took over the Ospreys after a 10-year stint as an assistant coach at the University of Miami.

During his decade at Miami, Gibbs helped guide the Hurricanes to six consecutive postseason appearances including four trips to the NCAA. He was a vital piece of Miami’s recent success with responsibility for player development along with handling scheduling. In addition, his recruiting efforts helped the 'Canes earn three Top 25 classes during his tenure. At UM, Gibbs recruited and mentored several players that have continued their playing careers professionally in the WNBA and overseas.

Gibbs joined the UM coaching ranks prior to the 2005-06 season, and helped lead UM to a 17-13 record and an appearance at the 2006 WNIT in his first season with the Hurricanes. During his time at Miami, the squad captured the ACC Championship in 2011 and reached the WNIT Championship game in 2010. The Hurricanes posted 20 or more victories in five of the last six seasons including a 20-13 record this year highlighted by an appearance in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Prior to his arrival at UM, Gibbs served as an assistant coach for two seasons (2003-05) at Charlotte under current Miami head coach Katie Meier. While at Charlotte, Gibbs helped Meier lead the 49ers to two WNIT appearances, including Charlotte's first postseason victory with a 78-71 win over Clemson in the 2004 WNIT. The 49ers put together 39-23 record in those two seasons, including a 22-9 mark in 2004-05 to tie for the third-most single-season wins in Charlotte history.

As one of the 49ers' main recruiting contacts, Gibbs played a major role in putting together their 33rd-ranked 2004 recruiting class during his first season at Charlotte.

Gibbs joined the Charlotte coaching staff in 2003 following a two-year stay at the College of Charleston where he served as an assistant coach from 2001-03. Prior to his stint with the Cougars, Gibbs spent three seasons at Wofford College. As an undergraduate, he served as a student assistant with the Terriers from 1998-00, and remained with the team as an assistant during the 2000-01 season.

Originally from Pawleys Island, S.C., Gibbs received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wofford in 2000.

Gibbs and his wife D'Erica were married in April of 2009 and have two daughters, Daisha and Desiree and a son, Darrick Jr.

Coach Gibbs At A Glance Notable Dates

Nov. 13, 2015: First win as UNF Coach vs. UMKC (62-55) Nov. 28, 2015: Tallied 18 three-pointers against Towson to set the single-game record Nov. 20, 2016: Grabbed a 2OT victory against FAU Jan. 16, 2017: Defeated USC Upstate in Spartanburg for the first time since 2002; Tesh Hanson recorded 27 points and 12 rebounds Feb. 1, 2018: Defeated No. 25 FGCU for the first time since 2010 and marked the program's first Division I win against a ranked opponent March 2, 2018:

Upset No. 3 Stetson to advance to the ASUN Semifinals for the first time since 2013 and snapped a 10-game skid against the Hatters March 8, 2019:

Took down No. 4 North Alabama to give UNF a winning record for the first time in Division I Jan. 31, 2021: Swept North Alabama for the first time in program history which included a buzzer-beating three-pointer from Jazz Bond Feb. 6, 2021:

Snapped Liberty's win streak & Marissa Mackins set a program record with eight three-pointers. Nov. 13, 2021: Set the UNF single game record for points in a game (126) and team assists record (43).

Coach Gibbs At A Glance

First-ever WNBA Draft Pick in UNF History (Jazz Bond - 31st pick, Dallas Wings)

First-ever ASUN All-Academic Honoree, three total honoree