DAHLONEGA – The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced the appointment of nine head men's basketball coaches to the NABC Board of Directors Wednesday afternoon. University of North Georgia (UNG) head coach Dan Evans was selected to join the Board of Directors in the 2025-26 season.

Joining Evans on the NABC Board of Directors in 2025-26 as new members are: Baylor head coach Scott Drew, Yale head coach James Jones, Kentucky head coach Mark Pope, Duke head coach Jon Scheyer, Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood, Pomona-Pitzer head coach Charles Katsiaficas and Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay.

Evans is the only NCAA Division II coach to join the Board of Directors in 2025-26. He joins NABC Board of Directors President and Minnesota State head coach Matt Margenthaler as the only current DII members of the board. 

"I'm honored to be given the opportunity to represent Division II basketball on the NABC Board of Directors. It means a lot to positively impact our game on behalf of our coaches," said Evans. "The NABC does tremendous work to improve and grow amateur basketball and assist coaches nationwide. Division II basketball is very special and to be able to sit among the caliber of coaches from all levels and represent ours means a lot. A sincere thank you to Craig, Nate, Matt and the entire NABC for including me." 

The NABC Board of Directors is the NABC's top leadership body, providing strategic oversight of the NABC's daily operations and advocacy work. The Board's composition includes representatives from all three NCAA divisions, along with the NAIA, two-year college and high school levels.

Evans and his counterparts joining the Board of Directors this year officially began their terms on Sept. 2 by participating in the annual NABC Board of Directors fall meeting.