KEVIN SUTTON BASKETBALL

Kevin Sutton, an esteemed basketball coach with over 38 years of experience, has made significant contributions to both collegiate and high school basketball. With a Bachelor of Science in Trade & Industry Education from James Madison University, Sutton has developed a robust skill set in coaching, athletic administration, recruiting, and sports media.

Currently, Kevin Sutton serves as the Technical Director of Basketball at the internationally renowned IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. His tenure at IMG Academy is marked by his commitment to developing young athletes into exceptional basketball players.

Sutton’s collegiate coaching career is distinguished by his role as Director of Strategy at K-State, where he helped lead the team to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. His coaching stints include positions at Rhode Island (2018-21), where he contributed to 49 wins and mentored players to all-conference honors; Pittsburgh (2016-18) under head coach Kevin Stallings; Georgetown (2013-16), guiding the team to 55 wins and multiple postseason appearances; George Washington (2011-13) for head coach Mike Lonergan; Old Dominion (1999-2001) for head coach Jeff Capel; and James Madison (1988-90) as a graduate assistant for Hall of Fame coach Lefty Driesell. Kevin Sutton has also made a substantial impact in high school basketball, particularly during his tenure at Montverde Academy (2003-11), where he built a powerhouse program with a record of 186-33, two national championships, and 55 Division I scholarship athletes. His high school coaching career includes roles at Flint Hill Prep, Harker Prep, St. John’s Prospect Hall, Montrose Christian, and Bishop McNamara. Throughout his high school coaching career, Sutton amassed an impressive 489-102 record.

In addition to his domestic coaching achievements, Sutton has contributed to USA Basketball as an assistant coach for gold-winning U16/U17 teams (2009-10) and served as head coach for the 2011 USA Junior Select/Hoop Summit. He has also been actively involved in prestigious basketball camps and clinics, including the Nike Hoops Jamboree, Nike All-American Camp, Michael Jordan Flight School, and the LeBron James Skills Academy.

A native of Falls Church, Virginia, Sutton played collegiate basketball at James Madison University. He and his wife, Beth, are proud parents of four children: Aaron, Kayleigh, Isaiah, and Rileigh. Kevin Sutton’s extensive experience and dedication to the sport have made him a respected figure in the basketball community, and his contributions continue to inspire and shape the future of the game.