Men's Basketball Coaching Staff
Faron Key, Head Coach
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Faron Key is in his first year as the head men’s basketball coach at Wallace State Community College. A 1995 graduate of West Point High School, he was a twotime All-State player and remains the school’s all-time leading scorer with 1,641 points. Key played collegiately at Wallace State before continuing his career at Faulkner University.
With 18 years of coaching experience, Key spent eight successful years at Arab High School, where he achieved 125 wins, ranking second in all-time wins at the school. He then dedicated a decade to Hartselle High School, amassing 174 wins and becoming the winningest coach in the program’s history.
Key is married to Tamisha Jones Key, and they have four children: Kayla, Karmyn, Kiah, and Kohl. His deep commitment to both coaching and family reflects his passion for the game and his dedication to nurturing young talent.
Drew Wilson, Assistant Coach
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Drew Wilson joins Wallace State after serving as the Director of Basketball Operations at Arkansas State University since 2021. At Arkansas State, he was instrumental in managing daily scheduling, travel arrangements, budget oversight, media relations, and NCAA compliance logs. Under his leadership, the team achieved its most wins and first winning conference record in five years, and garnered individual accolades including Sun Belt Player of the Year and Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year.
Prior to Arkansas State, Wilson was an Assistant Coach at Faulkner University from 2014 to 2021. During his tenure, Faulkner University secured four Southern States Athletic Conference Championships and made three NAIA National Tournament appearances. Wilson’s expertise in recruiting and player development led to the recognition of numerous players as NAIA All-Americans and All-Conference selections.
Wilson also held the role of Associate Head Coach/Assistant Coach at Snead State Community College from 2012 to 2014, where his efforts resulted in several players advancing to NCAA Division I programs and other four-year institutions.
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