The men’s basketball team recently named a new head coach: Kevin Giltner.
Giltner, a 2012 graduate and five-time Southern Conference champion, coached at Virginia Tech for the past six years.
He finally returned to Wofford after working with players out of state.
Giltner expressed his gratitude to Wofford in his introductory press conference.
“Little did I know that this would be home,” Giltner said.
As a teenager, Giltner quickly committed to Wofford after receiving a scholarship.
It was here that he met his wife, Katelyn, and they now live in the area with their two daughters. With the help of a welcoming community, Giltner looks forward to the season ahead.
“I always wanted to be head coach,” he said. “It was a no brainer. … I consider myself super lucky. These guys are high-character kids, and I enjoy coaching them. For m,e it’s all about the daily steps, the process, and getting better every single day. A big priority of mine was the relationship piece. I already tried to prioritize that in month one.”
Giltner believes in what basketball can do for a young man and looks forward to kicking off the season with the same enthusiasm he once carried as a student in the Wofford basketball program.
“We’ve had some great conversations with President Samhat and (Athletic Director) Scott Kull, and we are incredibly confident in this administration, and I’m ready to move forward,” Giltner said. “To the team, thank you. You guys are incredible. Every single player was in practice number one. Every single player was in meeting number one. And really, that was our one. … We got a lot of work to do and a little time to do it, but we will not skip steps. … It is an honor to be home.”
Last season, the team won the NCAA Southern Conference Championship and participated in the NCAA tournament.
The team is hopeful that it is the beginning of many more championships.
“The sky is the limit,” Giltner said. “I think we can certainly make it to a championship, but first want to be where our feet are. I want to take it day by day.”
Kull conveyed his appreciation to the team players at the press conference.
“Players, thank you for your patience and understanding throughout this process,” he said. “I know transitions are never easy, and I want you to know how much we appreciate your trust and commitment to each other, to this program, and to Wofford College.”
The 2026 season will kick off in an away game at George Mason University. The following will be a home game in the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium, where the Terriers will take on the Milwaukee Panthers.
“I urge everyone to come to our games, not just the beginning ones, but throughout Interim and throughout February, when it’s cold outside,” Giltner said. “We need everybody in the student section. We have the nicest arena in the country. Just walk over here. Come over to these games and support us. You’ll have fun. We’ll have fun. It’ll be good for our school.”
To purchase your tickets in advance, visit woffordterriers.com/tickets.
