Head women's basketball coach Semeka Randall Lay announced the hiring of Will Auman in June of 2022.
Auman came to Rock Hill from Spartanburg Methodist College, where he served as an assistant coach for the women's basketball program during the 2021-22 season.
"I'm ecstatic to welcome William to the Eagle family", said Randall Lay. "William is no stranger to the Big South Conference. He is a very high-character person who has a great work ethic, and I am confident he will represent this institution and program with class. His passion and positive energy will be extremely infectious to our student-athletes".
During his time with SMC, Auman helped lead the Pioneers to a 17-7 record and a berth in the NJCAA District Championship. In addition to his coaching duties, he served as the four-year college and university placement liaison and managed the program's social media.
Prior to his time in Spartanburg, Auman served as an assistant coach at Belmont Abbey, where he helped the team to a 24-3 record and a berth in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. He worked with film, ran skill development for the wings, and prepared scouting reports. He also served as the head junior varsity basketball coach, running a complete program including recruitment, scheduling, practices, conditioning, transportation, and recruitment.
Throughout his career, he has worked at USC Upstate, Columbus State, Combine Academy, Johnson and Wales (Charlotte), and Elms College in assistant coaching roles.
"I am greatly humbled to join coach Randall Lay's staff here at Winthrop University," Auman commented. "The excitement that comes when you talk about Winthrop basketball has always brought thoughts of tradition and a fierce competitive nature. I really look forward to embracing this next chapter of the program as a part of something great."
Auman served as a team manager during his undergraduate career at UNC Asheville, where he assisted with film, organized team meals, and helped with drills and individual workouts.
He graduated from UNC Asheville with a bachelor's degree in mass communications in 2011 and is currently working on a master's degree in health and physical education from Columbus State.
