Chris Flegler begins his sixth year on staff, his third as an assistant coach and his second as defensive coordinator in 2026-27.
Last season, the Hawks had the No. 2 rated defense in the Atlantic 10 and were No. 55 nartionally.
Prior to 2025-26, Flegler focused on player development as an assistant coach. He helped develop Rasheer Fleming into a 2025 NBA Draft pick and a First Team All-Conference performer. Fleming was one of the top shot blokers and rebounders in the A-10 and improved his three-point percentage from 29 percent in 2023-24 to 39 percent in 2024-25.
Before becoming an assistant coach, Flegler was the director of basketball operations. He was in charge of the program's day-to-day scheduling, serve as a liaison for the athletic department, coordinate program travel arrangements and assist with event organization. Additionally, Flegler assists in on-court player development, recruiting and opponent scouting.
Named video specialist prior to the 2022-23 season, Flegler will assist all members of the staff on various duties including video editing, statistical analysis, player development, and other operational and program related duties. Flegler previously served as a graduate manager for the 2021-22 season and earned his MBA from Saint Joseph's in May of 2023.
Prior to coming to Hawk Hill, Flegler served as a coach at Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Charlotte, North Carolina. He began his basketball coaching career at Cardozo High School, before accepting an assistant coaching position at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, helping the Seahawks go 45-14 over a two year span.
Flegler continued his coaching career at ASA College where he saw the Avengers post a three-year record of 59-22 and advance to the regional tournament all three seasons. A graduate of Livingstone College with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Flegler served as an assistant coach with the Blue Bears for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons.
