Head Coach Brian Miller
Brian Miller returns for his ninth season at the helm of the men's basketball team and looks to continue his unprecedented success. In 2010-11, the Raiders broke the school record for wins with 19. For the past six seasons, MSOE is 114-70 for a winning percentage of 62 percent. The Raiders have broken or tied the MSOE record for victories in a season four times during Miller's tenure.
Prior to his career at Concordia-Chicago (1999-2004), Miller also garnered experience coaching in the Lake Michigan Conference while at Lakeland College from 1994-99. He helped lead the Muskies to a regular season conference championship and two tournament championships during his tenure, including the 1993-94 season when his team advanced to the NAIA Nationals.
Miller also brings a wealth of experience to the Athletic Department off the court, serving in his dual role as the associate athletic director. He worked as the associate athletic director in addition to his coaching post at Concordia-Chicago. He also served as the president of the Northern Illinois and Iowa Conference in 2003-04. Miller received his bachelor's of science in education from UW-Milwaukee and his master's degree at Lakeland College. He spent four years teaching social studies and coaching at Loyal High School in Wisconsin before working as an admissions counselor at Lakeland from 1992-94.
Assistant Coach Kevin King
Kevin King '98 has been with the MSOE basketball program for 16 years as an assistant coach. He played four years as an MSOE Raider, serving as captain in his senior year. King’s duties include assisting with scouting, recruiting, and game planning, and coaching the MSOE junior varsity program. Currently, King is employed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company and is also pursuing a Masters of Engineering Management from MSOE.
Assistant Coach Davinci Wallace
Davinci Wallace will begin his 13th year on the MSOE coaching staff. Wallace, a 2000 UW-Milwaukee graduate, began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Racine Prairie High School before joining the MSOE men's basketball program. He currently works as an admission counselor in Enrollment Management at MSOE.
Assistant Coach Tyrone Deacon
Tyrone Deacon is in his third season as a member of the MSOE coaching staff. Deacon was the head boys' basketball coach at Burlington Catholic Central High School during 2008-2009 when the team had a record of 15-9. He graduated from UW-Parkside with a degree in business management. Deacon played four seasons for the Rangers and is eighth all-time at UW-Parkside in scoring and second all-time in assists and three-point field goals. Deacon currently resides in Milwaukee, Wis., and works for Mercer, Inc., a small retirement consulting agency.
Assistant Coach Brian Rutz
Brian Rutz is in his first season as a member of the MSOE Coaching Staff. Rutz received his undergraduate degree in 2009 from UWM and his Masters in Education from the University of Saint Mary’s (Kansas) in 2011. He currently resides in Milwaukee, Wis. and works as a Crisis Stabilizer for Wraparound, a managed care program for Milwaukee County.
