SPOKANE, Wash. – Nick Sullivan will join the Whitworth University men's basketball coaching staff for the 2024-25 season as an assistant coach, according to Pirate head coach Damion Jablonski.

Sullivan served the previous two seasons as a graduate assistant at nearby Gonzaga University.  He replaces Elijah Gurash, who joined the staff at Buena Vista (Iowa) after six seasons on the Pirate bench.

"Nick played an integral role in the success at Gonzaga over the past two seasons and it will be exciting to add a fresh perspective that comes from his successful background," Jablonski said. 

While at Gonzaga, Sullivan provided scouting reports and led comprehensive player development programs.  Prior to his time at Gonzaga, Sullivan served as the assistant coach at Prolific Prep in Napa, California for one season (2021-22) and was head coach for Golden State Prep for two years (2019-21).  His previous collegiate experience was as an assistant coach at Bushnell University in Oregon in 2018-19.

Sullivan had a four-year playing career at Bushnell from 2012-2016.

"Nick has both coaching and playing experience and is well respected by his coaching peers," Jablonski said.  "It's clear that he cares about his players and I couldn't be more excited to add his enthusiasm, work ethic, and character to our family!  I have no doubt that he will help us maintain our mantra that Tradition Never Graduates."