Chris Zupko - Coordinator of Basketball Operations - Men's Basketball Coaches

Chris Zupko

Title:
Coordinator of Basketball Operations
Email:
cez28@drexel.edu
Phone:
215-895-1418

Chris Zupko was named as Drexel coordinator of basketball operations by head coach Zach Spiker in July 2016.

Prior to joining Drexel's staff, Zupko worked for the Hoop Group in Neptune, N.J. since 2006 where he spent nine years as the director of Hoop Group Skills Camp as well as a year as the assistant director of Hoop Group Elite Basketball Camp. In this position, Zupko helped grow the camp to 1975 campers with notable alumni including Karl Anthony-Towns, Kyrie Irving and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.

Before he moved to the Hoop Group, Zupko spent six seasons as an assistant basketball coach at Hargrave Military Academy. He was a member of the Hargrave staff when the team won the national championship in 2004. There helped send 58 players to Division I and 13 to Division II, while six would go on to play in the NBA, including Joe Alexander, the No. 8 pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. Zupko also helped to produce two McDonald's All-Americans, and he coached former Drexel big man Chaz Crawford. At Hargrave, Zupko also served as the head coach of the varsity lacrosse team.

Zupko began his coaching career in basketball in 1995 at Roanoke College in Virginia following the completion of his bachelor's degree. He also holds a master's degree in physical education from the University of South Carolina. Zupko helped guide Roanoke to four NCAA appearances, two conference titles and a Sweet 16 appearance before spending the 1999-2000 season on the coaching staff at Hobart College.

What They're Saying...
Zach Spiker, Drexel head men's basketball coach
"Chris and I have a relationship that spans 15 years. We have had shared experiences that have built the foundation for a great relationship. Chris is a worker dedicated to whatever the job entails. He has already impacted our program in a very positive way with our administration, staff and players. We are excited to bring Chris on board."

Rob Kennedy, president of Hoop Group
"Chris has been an integral part of Hoop Group's success the past 10 years. His passion, loyalty, integrity and attention to detail are second to none."