Brian Davis

Brian Davis was named an Assistant Coach for the Howard University women’s basketball program in the summer of 2017.

In the 2021-22 season, the Bison won their first MEAC Tournament Title since 2001; thus, securing a berth to the NCAA Tournament. In the inaugural First Four Round, Howard defeated Incarnate Word and earned the program's first NCAA Tournament victory. Destiny Howell (All-MEAC), Anzhane' Hutton (All-MEAC, All-Defensive) and Iyanna Warren (All-MEAC) each grabbed conference postseason honors.

During the 2020-21 campaign, the Bison finished 15-4 overall and 10-2 in conference play taking home the Northern Division Title. The program took home player of the year (Jayla Thornton) and rookie of the year (Anzhane' Hutton). Also receiving honors Guard Iyanna Warren (All-MEAC), Kaiya Creek (All-Rookie), Hutton (All-MEAC, All-Defensive, All-Rookie), Thornton (All-MEAC). Additionally, she was named 2020-21 MEAC Coach of the Year, after leading her squad to a MEAC Northern Division Title and a trip to the MEAC tournament final.

During the 2019-20 campaign, the Bison went 16-15 overall while securing their third winning season in four years. Howard reached the MEAC Quarterfinals for the second consecutive year after defeating South Carolina State in the opening round. Guards Ayonna Williams (All-MEAC) and Jayla Thornton (All-MEAC) received league postseason honors.

In the 2018-19 season, Howard secured their second winning season in three years after finishing with an 18-13 record (10-6 MEAC). Along the way, Davis saw four Bison earn conference postseason honors: Sarah Edmond (All-MEAC); Krislyn Marsh (All-Rookie); Jayla Thornton (All-MEAC) and Ayonna Williams (All-MEAC).

Davis came to Howard after serving as an Assistant Coach for the women’s basketball team at Towson University. He was responsible for guard/wing development, recruiting and scouting at Towson.

Prior to his tenure at Towson, Davis spent the previous seven seasons as an Assistant Coach at Hampton University. Davis was the Recruiting Coordinator for five out of his seven seasons and helped the Lady Pirates find plenty of success during his time at Hampton. Hampton won 20-plus games in five of the seven seasons Davis spent on the bench. The Lady Pirates also won five Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championships from 2010–2015 and advanced to the NCAA Tournament in each of those seasons. Davis and Hampton also made a postseason appearance in 2014-15 as they advanced to the second round of the WNIT.

At Hampton, Davis was responsible for guard development of the Lady Pirates. Under his guidance, Malia Tate-DeFreitas was named the MEAC Rookie of the Year and was a two-time MEAC Player of the Year honoree. Tate-DeFreitas ranked 11^th in the nation in scoring (21.3 ppg) as a sophomore and 16^th as a junior (21.4 ppg). Tate-DeFreitas and Jericka Jenkins both earned First Team All-MEAC honors multiple times under Davis’ tutelage. Jenkins was among the nation’s leader in assists per game, averaging 7.0 assists or better in each of her final two seasons.

During his coaching career, Davis had eight players sign professional contracts. He has also served as a WNBA Combine Coach for the past four years which was directed by Dee Davis.