Ryan Fleming Named Head Basketball Coach at St. Xavier

Ryan Fleming Named Head Basketball Coach at St. Xavier

Ryan Fleming has been named head basketball coach St. Xavier Athletic Director Brian Reinhart announced on Tuesday, May 2.

Currently, Fleming serves as the head varsity boys' basketball coach and intervention specialist at Summit Country Day.

"We are excited to have Coach Fleming join the St. Xavier community," said St. Xavier Athletic Director Brian Reinhart. "His commitment and experience with the game combined with his passion and history with the GCL is a winning combination that will advance the St. Xavier basketball program. He's dedicated his career to helping students and student-athletes reach their full potential which fits into our mission and all we do."

"I am ecstatic to join the St. Xavier community as the basketball coach and educator. St. Xavier holds a special place in my family's mind, and I have always dreamed of being a head coach in this league," said Fleming. "St. X has always done things the right way and I am excited to join the community. This is an incredible opportunity for us to build on the rich tradition of St. X and bring passion and energy to the basketball program. My wife, Lisa, my daughters Riley (3) and MJ (2), and I cannot wait to be a part of this great community."

Fleming attended LaSalle High School, graduating in 2011 and leading the Lancers to a state title that same year. He then signed to play basketball at Northern Kentucky University where he played in their last season of Division II. Fleming finished his basketball career at Christian Brothers University in Memphis. He also coached some AAU basketball while wrapping up his playing career. Fleming went on to earn his Master's in Special Education at Mount St. Joseph University.

Fleming's head coaching career began in 2017 when he took on the role as the men's head JV coach at Oak Hills High School. He became a varsity assistant coach at Oak Hills in 2015 until he joined Summit Country Day as the men's head varsity basketball coach in 2019.

At Summit, Fleming led the Silver Knights to a four-year record of 64-31, three sectional, and one district appearance. He was named the Cincinnati Coach of the Year for D2-D4 in 2020 as well as the Enquirer Coach of the Year, MVC Coach of the Year and District 16 Coach of the Year.

Ryan will also be working in academic support and as an intervention specialist at St. Xavier starting next school year.

Coach Fleming will lead several basketball camps this summer at St. X. More information and registration can be found at: https://stxcamps.campbrainregistration.com/

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