Brian Hewitt was announced as the Head Men's Basketball Coach in the Spring of 2023. He was named Interim Head Coach in the Spring of 2022 and served as interim during the 2022-23 season before being officially announced as the new Head Coach at conclusion of the season.
Hewitt came to the Warriors team in the fall of 2021 as the assistant men’s basketball coach. Alongside former Head Coach Nick Pasqua, Hewitt helped the Warriors go 19-10 and 16-7 in Conference Carolinas action over the 2021-22 season. Southern Wesleyan advanced to the semifinals while winning sixteen conference games, the most victories the school has seen since transitioning to Division II. During their 2021-22 campaign, the Warriors were able to defeat the #5 nationally ranked UNC Pembroke Braves, giving them their best conference win in school history.
Prior to coaching for the Warriors, Hewitt served as an assistant coached at Lee University under Head Coach Ryan “Bubba” Smith. While with Lee, he assisted the staff in leading the Flames to finish second in their conference, which was their highest finish in school history. The Flames would go on to advance to the conference tournament semifinals and receive an at large bid to the national tournament before it was canceled due to COVID-19.
A product of King University, Hewitt went on to serve on the King Tornado coaching staff for three years under legendary coach, George Pitts. While serving as a coach for the Tornado, the team went on to win two regular season conference championship and one conference tournament championship. Hewitt also assisted the team to two national tournament appearances.
Over the course of his career, Hewitt has coached four First Team All-Conference athletes along with several Second and Third Team All-Conference Players. He has had one student named Freshman of the Year, one named Player of the Year and two named All-Region Players under his guidance.
Prior to coaching, he attended King University where he was a member of the Tornado Men’s Basketball team. During his time with the Tornado, he surpassed 1000 points and remains ranked seventh in the program with 200 made three point baskets to give him a 38.2% from beyond the arc. During his career with King, he averaged 12.3 points per game. Hewitt remains the all-time leader in school history for the Tornado in career steals (193) and assists (448). Hewitt earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management from King University in 2012.
Brian Hewitt is married to Amy and they have two boys, Karter and Paxton.
