Steven Alexander announced his resignation as the head coach of the Douglass High School boys basketball program, ending a five‑year tenure that delivered back‑to‑back Class 4A state championships and cemented his place among the most successful coaches in recent Oklahoma history.
During his time at Douglass, Alexander compiled a 108‑28 overall record, highlighted by state titles in 2023 and 2024. The Trojans finished the 2026 season with a 19‑7 mark, reaching the championship game before falling to Cascia Hall. His impact was recognized with The Oklahoman’s Super 5 Coach of the Year honor in 2023 and the Little All‑City Coach of the Year award the same year.
Awards and Accolades
Alexander’s coaching excellence was further underscored by his inclusion on The Oklahoman’s Super 5 list and his Little All‑City Coach recognition, both earned in 2023. Those honors reflected not only his win‑loss record but also the respect he earned from peers, players, and the broader basketball community.
Before taking the helm at Douglass, Alexander enjoyed a standout playing career at Midwest City High School, where he helped the Bombers capture Class 6A state championships in 1998 and 2000. He continued his basketball education at Langston University, where he later returned to serve as director of player development under former coach Chris Wright.
The Alexander family’s basketball lineage extends beyond Steven. His brother, DeAngelo Alexander, starred at Midwest City before playing at the University of Oklahoma, while his son, Trey Alexander, captured a state title at Heritage Hall in 2018 and now competes professionally with the New Orleans Pelicans. Their combined achievements illustrate a deep‑rooted tradition of excellence in Oklahoma basketball.
Alexander’s departure marks the end of an era for Douglass but also opens a new chapter for the program and for the wider basketball community. As the school searches for a successor, the expectations will be high, given the standard of success he set over the past five seasons.