Middle Tennessee State University announced this week that Justin Levine will join its men’s basketball program as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, bringing a proven record of development and competition to the Blue Raiders’ bench.
A Championship Pedigree
Levine spent the last five years at UNC Asheville, where he helped the Bulldogs capture a Big South regular‑season and tournament championship and secure an NCAA Tournament berth, while also guiding the team to multiple 20‑win campaigns.
His coaching journey includes stints as an assistant at Columbia University and a video coordinator at Virginia Commonwealth University, followed by a period at Cornell University where he contributed to offensive strategy and drill design while completing his undergraduate studies.
Academic Foundations
A 2017 graduate of the Center for Sport Leadership at VCU with a Master of Education, Levine combines academic insight with hands‑on player development, a blend that has resonated with previous programs he has served.
Elevating the Offensive Scheme
At Middle Tennessee, Levine is expected to reinforce the offensive playbook, drawing on his experience maintaining complex systems at VCU and tailoring drills that have previously unlocked scoring opportunities for teammates.
A Network of Experience
His professional path has intersected with several prominent collegiate programs, from the Tar Heel State’s UNC Asheville to the research triangle of North Carolina and New York’s Ithaca College, creating a web of connections that could benefit recruiting and mentorship across the region.