Lance Randall | Men's Basketball Coach

Denver

Nov 2 (Mon)

6:30 PM

Lance Randall

Title:
Assistant Coach

Lance Randall begins his third season as an assistant coach on the Wisconsin men's basketball staff in 2026-27 after being hired in May of 2024.

With three decades of experience, Randall has amassed over 400 career wins as a head coach – including over 250 wins at the NCAA Division II and III levels – leading his teams to multiple conference championships and NCAA tournament appearances. He has an 11-8 record in NCAA tournament games during his time as an assistant coach and head coach.

A seven-time coach of the year, Randall was honored as an Elite 75 assistant coach by Silver Waves Media in March of 2026. The Elite 75 recognizes the top assistant coaches nationwide who set themselves apart as the up and coming future head coach candidates. Randall is also one of the only head coaches at any level to take three different NCAA schools to their first-ever regional ranking.

"We are very pleased to welcome Lance Randall and his family to our staff," head coach Greg Gard said. "This search process was extensive and we evaluated a multitude of qualified candidates across many levels for the position. As we continue to evaluate and navigate the ever-changing college basketball landscape, I am confident that Lance will bring a wealth of experience and wide-range versatility to our program. He stood out from the beginning of our search with his winning record, experience coaching at a variety of levels, along with his passion and understanding of our program.

"Lance brings three decades worth of coaching experience, including standout success as a head coach at the NCAA Division II and III levels. Not only was Coach Randall the all-time winningest coach at Webster University and Lindenwood University, but also at Saint Leo University where he led his teams at a championship level. As an associate head coach at UW-Stevens Point, he was part of a Division III national championship. Coach Randall also won two state high school championships (2006 and 2007) while the head coach at Oshkosh West. Lance is well connected throughout our state, across the country, and internationally in the game of basketball. Because of these relationships and connections, it will allow us to be impactful in our recruiting efforts across a variety of areas. Lance comes highly regarded by his colleagues and peers."

A native of Montfort, Wisconsin, Randall began his coaching career as the head assistant coach at his alma mater, Beloit College, from 1994-97. He went on to serve as head coach at Webster University (1997-2000), Lindenwood (2015-19) and Saint Leo University (2011-15, 2019-24).

Randall served as head coach in two stints at Saint Leo University, first from 2011-15, then again from 2019-24, compiling a record of 146-100 (.593). Randall was the only coach in the program's 60-year history to win NCAA tournament games, including three straight trips to the NCAA tournament. He led Saint Leo to its first-ever conference regular season title in 2013 and its first-ever conference tournament title in 2021.

At Lindenwood, Randall led the program to the most NCAA Division II wins in school history, its first-ever NCAA regional ranking, and the school's first Missouri Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) tournament wins.

Randall is well connected through the game of basketball at the international level. From 2000-02, he served as head coach and vice president of basketball for Pertemps Birmingham Bullets, a professional team in Birmingham, England. In the summer of 2017, he also served as an assistant coach for the Kosovo national men's basketball team.

Randall served as the head coach of the Great Britain Basketball U-20 men's team during the summer of 2024.

Randall's leadership extends to key advisory and executive roles with the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association, the Sunshine State Conference, St. Anthony School, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Randall received his bachelor's degree in government at Beloit College before earning a master's degree in teaching at Webster University.

Randall and his wife, Pamela, have four children, Evelyn, River, Ruby and Rocco. Evelyn is current a manager for the UW men’s basketball team while River is a freshman on the UW-Parkside men’s basketball team.