WESTMINSTER BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH DAVID RICHARDS (5/8/25)
NEW WILMINGTON, PA- Westminster College is “buzzing” with excitement as David Richards, a proud member of the Class of 2009 and a “son of two Titans,” returns home to lead the men’s basketball program. Richards, who recently made the move from a highly successful stint at Chatham University, spoke with YSN’s DJ Yokley about the surreal experience of coming back to his alma mater.
“It’s been great. My family’s fired up. They’re really excited for me to be back up here at Westminster,” Richards shared. Having attended games since he was eight, Richards is steeped in Titan tradition and is eager to restore the program’s winning culture.
Richards inherits a team with a strong returning core, including standouts like Drew Weir, Jackson Hendershot, Mick Hergenrother, and a returning Trevor Petro. “We have a great core coming back,” he explained, emphasizing the school’s commitment to recruiting “gym rats and basketball junkies”—players who are passionate, hard-working, and dedicated to constant improvement even in the offseason.
Fans can expect a fast-paced but disciplined style under Richards’ leadership. While the days of “run and gun” may be in the past, Richards insists his teams will play with energy and defensive intensity. “You’ll always see with our teams just how hard we play and how we play together. That’s probably the two biggest things we’ll stress on a daily basis,” he said.
Richards is also bolstering his staff with familiar faces, including longtime coach Craig Hannon, to ensure continuity and infusion of local basketball knowledge. As he prepares for his first season, Richards is focused not just on winning, but on creating a program that values academic excellence, player development, and lifelong relationships.
“I’m here to help them as a student and as an athlete. My office door is always open,” Richards pledged to future Titans and their families.
With the buzz building in “Titantown,” Westminster basketball appears poised for a bright new era under one of its own.
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