Allen College has named Douglas Whittler as the brand new head males’s basketball coach for the Yellow Jackets, bringing on board a confirmed chief and championship-winning coach, previously of Morehouse Faculty.
“We couldn’t be extra excited to have Coach Whittler,” mentioned Athletic Director Phillip Wallace Jr. “I’ve recognized him for years. His management and training are high notch. I’ve little doubt he’ll lead us to a championship.”
Teaching Success at Morehouse
Whittler involves Allen after 4 years as head coach at Morehouse Faculty. He posted a 76-40 total report with a 65.5% win charge. In convention play, he went 59-21, good for a 73.4% win charge. He holds the report for probably the most wins by a Morehouse coach of their first 4 seasons. His convention win share is the second highest in program historical past.
His groups had been dominant. From 2022 to 2024, Morehouse received three straight SIAC East Division titles. In 2024–25, the crew completed second within the division. Participant Brandon Peters made the SIAC All-Freshman Crew. Cedric Taylor III earned First Crew honors and received the Elite 16 educational award.
In 2025, Whittler was considered one of 4 coaches chosen to guide the HBCU All-Star Recreation.
A New Chapter at Allen
“I need to thank President McNealey and Director Wallace for this opportunity,” mentioned Whittler. “My household and I are honored to affix the Allen College group. I’m excited to construct one thing particular right here. We are going to compete for championships within the SIAC and on a nationwide stage.”
President Ernest McNealey additionally praised the rent.
“I congratulate AD Wallace for choosing Coach Whittler,” McNealey mentioned. “We’re trying ahead to a aggressive season.”
Deep Teaching Roots
Whittler started teaching at Morehouse in 2009. He served as an assistant coach for six years. In 2015, he grew to become affiliate head coach. He held that position till 2021. That yr, he stepped in as interim head coach after the demise of Coach Grady Brewer.
As an assistant, Whittler helped develop eight all-conference gamers. He additionally coached three newcomers of the yr, two SIAC Gamers of the Yr, and three All-Individuals.
Whittler performed at Morehouse, incomes first-team All-Convention honors. He holds a level in kinesiology, sports activities research and bodily schooling.
He and his spouse, Kimberly, have two sons, Sir and Remy, and a daughter, Savannah.
