Willie Hope

All Him, none of me | Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Cairn University

[Willie Hope @CoachHope12]

@CoachCG6 @CairnAthletics @BradMcAlester Thank you!!

[Willie Hope @CoachHope12]

@kristin_argento @CairnAthletics Thank you!

[Cairn Highlanders @CairnAthletics]

Willie Hope III has been selected as the new Head Coach for Men's Basketball at Cairn University. Hope joins the staff after an impressive 5-year stint as an assistant coach split between Wilkes, Lebanon Valley, and Messiah.

Hope will also serve as a coordinator in the athletic department.

The full story can be found on https://t.co/OUOjHhTSBh

[Willie Hope @CoachHope12]

Excited to get to work!
#PursueExcellence

[Cairn Highlanders @CairnAthletics]

Willie Hope III has been selected as the new Head Coach for Men's Basketball at Cairn University. Hope joins the staff after an impressive 5-year stint as an assistant coach split between Wilkes, Lebanon Valley, and Messiah.

Hope will also serve as a coordinator in the athletic department.

The full story can be found on https://t.co/OUOjHhTSBh

[HoopDirt.com @HoopDirt]

D3 NEWS: Willie Hope III named Head Basketball Coach at Cairn
https://t.co/if3Atqo3YS

[Wilkes University Colonels @WilkesColonels]

Quartet from #WilkesMBB Named Academic All-District® by College Sports Communicators #EarnYourRank

https://t.co/CT5mcHtNwL

[Wilkes University Colonels @WilkesColonels]

Lesko Named to NABC Division III All-District Second Team #WilkesMBB #EarnYourRank

https://t.co/Lg0g2TbdRy

[Wilkes University Colonels @WilkesColonels]

HE'S HIM! 🔥🏀

#WilkesMBB senior Lucas Lesko was named to the 2026 https://t.co/6OYUWpRg0M All-Region V First Team after another great season!

It's his second-straight appearance on the All-Region Team!

Go to https://t.co/hBCBD49XT1 to read the full release! #EarnYourRank

[Audric Washington @AudricWashingt2]

Hi all,

I am currently searching for a Graduate Assistant position for the 2026-2027 college basketball season

⁃    I am a four-year player and team leader at Susquehanna University
⁃    I have coached youth AAU teams for the past two summers
⁃    I have experience running clinics and working at camps
⁃    I come from a winning culture (2026 Landmark Champions, Championship MVP, never had a losing record)

I am interested in working at all levels

Please contact me via DM or email: [email protected]

[Wilkes University Colonels @WilkesColonels]

Lesko, Argento, Ackerman Named to All-Landmark Team #WilkesMBB #EarnYourRank
https://t.co/RMnez5MzAw

[Wilkes University Colonels @WilkesColonels]

Congratulations to the three #WilkesMBB seniors named to the 2025-26 All-Landmark Teams! 🏀🔥

Lucas Lesko: First Team
Jack Argento: Honorable Mention
Colin Ackerman: Honorable Mention

#EarnYourRank

[Wilkes University Colonels @WilkesColonels]

No. 4 #WilkesMBB Hosts No. 6 Susquehanna for the Landmark Conference Championship #EarnYourRank
https://t.co/TeCUt6op2b

[Wilkes University Colonels @WilkesColonels]

You heard it right! PACK MARTS!! 🗣️

#WilkesMBB is hosting the Landmark Conference Championship against Susquehanna tomorrow night at 7pm!

Come out and support the Colonels as they look to punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament! #EarnYourRank

[wilkesmbb @wilkesmbb]

GAMEDAY! Big one at home tonight against Drew!

📺: https://t.co/vN0XCgL88q
📊: https://t.co/MN7vE82m32

#GoColonels #Wilkesbasketball

[Wilkes University Colonels @WilkesColonels]

Lucas Lesko's 24-point outing helped #WilkesMBB to a big Landmark Conference win on the road at Juniata! #EarnYourRank

[wilkesmbb @wilkesmbb]

GAMEDAY! Five more to go starts with a big road game at Juniata.

📺: https://t.co/pqV2Wq7XZt
📊: https://t.co/OYl8TxUm0q

#GoColonels #Wilkesbasketball

[Wilkes University Colonels @WilkesColonels]

#WilkesMBB completes the second-half comeback with an ELECTRIC win over Catholic at the Marts Center! #EarnYourRank

[Wilkes University Colonels @WilkesColonels]

#WilkesMBB Completes Comeback, Downs Catholic 68-62 #EarnYourRank

https://t.co/9lysvfTwXx

[Wilkes University Colonels @WilkesColonels]

Wilkes Basketball Welcomes Moravian to the Marts Center this Saturday #WilkesMBB #WilkesWBB #EarnYourRank
https://t.co/TyvMvuAFxh

[Nick Zelaya @the2kzelaya]

The @wilkesmbb hands #21 Scranton just its second loss of the season, 75-45. Senior @lucas_lesko leads the Colonels with 26 points.

Hear from Lesko and Head Coach @IzziMetz after the win. @WilkesColonels @SPORTS_WBRE