Bio

Ranger College is proud to announce Steven Gilbert as the new head coach of the women’s basketball program.

Gilbert arrives in Ranger following a successful stint as the video coordinator for Syracuse University during the 2023–24 season. While with the Orange, the team posted a 24–8 record, earned a spot in the final Associated Press Top 25 poll, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament’s Round of 32. The program also produced a WNBA Draft selection under his tenure.

Before Syracuse, Gilbert served as an assistant coach for the Long Island University women’s basketball team in 2022–23. As co-defensive coordinator, he played a key role in post player development, scouting, and recruiting. His efforts helped the Sharks close the regular season with four wins in their final five games and earn a spot in the Northeast Conference Tournament.

In the 2021–22 season, Gilbert was an assistant coach at Northwest Florida State College, contributing to a dominant 27–3 campaign. The Raiders were ranked No. 1 in the nation for 12 straight weeks and captured the FCSAA State/NJCAA District Championship with a decisive 81–40 victory over Indian River State College.

Gilbert began his coaching journey on the AAU circuit with Showtime Hoops (1 Family), where he led both the 12U and 17U teams. He also spent four years coaching at the high school level in Florida and New Mexico, guiding multiple teams to state tournament appearances.

His first collegiate coaching position was at Neosho County Community College, where he served as lead assistant overseeing recruiting, scouting, skill development, and defense. He later took over as head coach at Colorado Northwestern Community College.

A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Gilbert starred at Trinity Christian Academy, amassing over 1,773 points and 1,256 rebounds in his high school career. He went on to play collegiately at Webber International University.

Gilbert holds a bachelor’s degree in biological science from Florida State University (2013) and a master’s degree in secondary education from Grand Canyon University (2017).