Nick Irvin was hired as an assistant coach for the Western Illinois men's basketball program before the 2020-21 season.
The 2020 IBCA Coach of the Year, Irvin headed to WIU after running one of the most successful boys' basketball programs in Illinois history. The Chicago native compiled an impressive 301-70 record over 12 seasons as the head coach at Morgan Park. He led the Mustangs to two separate, back-to-back IHSA Class 3A state title runs in 2013-2014 and 2017-18, and Morgan Park has won at least 20 games in all 12 seasons Irvin has been at the helm including 10 straight regional crowns.Â
He has mentored numerous all-state selections, including Ayo Dosunmu and Adam Miller, and current Leatherneck Cam Burrell was a member of the 2017 and 2018 Morgan Park state championship teams.Â
Irvin is part of Chicago basketball royalty as his late father Mac sponsored one of the most recognizable AAU programs in the nation, the Mac Irvin Fire. As a player, Irvin spent two seasons at Fresno State from 1999-2001. His oldest brother Byron was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers and played in the NBA from 1989-1991.Â
