Nick Ankenbruck, a veteran assistant who spent sixteen seasons on the bench at Homestead, has been named the new head coach of the Wayne boys basketball program.
A New Chapter for Wayne Basketball
During his tenure with the Spartans, Ankenbruck helped orchestrate a string of deep playoff runs, guiding the team to consecutive Semi‑State appearances and capping the run with a state championship in 2015.
Before joining Homestead, he served as head coach at Heritage from 2007 to 2010, compiling a 31‑34 record and capturing the ACAC title in 2008, a season that remains a highlight of the program’s recent history.
He is slated to begin his new duties on June 1, though the appointment will not become official until the board votes on June 8, a formality that is expected to pass without dissent.
School officials say the hire reflects a desire to blend proven championship experience with fresh leadership, a combination that could revitalize the team’s competitive edge in the coming seasons.