NDSU

Spencer Wilker was promoted to assistant coach for North Dakota State men's basketball in April 2022, after serving as the program's director of operations from 2018-22.

Wilker served as the head manager for Bison men's basketball from 2015-18 before filling the role of student director of basketball operations for the 2018-19 season and being hired full-time in June 2019.
 
"We are absolutely thrilled to announce the promotion of Coach Wilker. Spencer is a Bison through and through," head coach David Richman said. "Coach Wilker has earned this opportunity through his passion and sheer dedication to Bison Basketball. We look forward to working with Spencer in his new role and continuing to raise the bar within our program."
 
Through his previous roles, Wilker has extensive experience in managing the program's budget, organizing NDSU's basketball camps, coordinating team travel and meals, and leading the team's film and video operations, among other duties.
 
"I want to thank Coach Richman for this opportunity, and I am excited to continue our work to lift Bison Basketball to the next level," Wilker said. "This program means a lot to me, and it has been a great joy to work with our players, our university, and our community to perform at a high standard. We will continue to work every day to develop quality young men and make NDSU proud."
 
Wilker is a native of Kenosha, Wis. He is a 2019 graduate of North Dakota State with a degree in strategic communication.