MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State assistant men's basketball coach Mardracus Wade was selected to participate in the 2024 NCAA Coaches Academy.

The NCAA Basketball Coaches Academy provides current, full-time intercollegiate men's and women's basketball coaches at NCAA member institutions an opportunity to expand their knowledge and insight into the world of intercollegiate basketball coaching. During the academy, selected participants will be trained in a variety of areas that encourage effective coaching at the intercollegiate level, with a focus on the holistic well-being and development of the student-athlete.

Wade begins his second season as an assistant coach at Alabama State. He came to Alabama State after serving in the same role under Hornets' head coach Tony Madlock at South Carolina State.

After graduating from Hargrave Military Academy in 2010, Wade played four years as a guard at the University of Arkansas. While at Arkansas, he finished in the top eight in school history in steals and the top 20 in made three-pointers.

Upon his graduation with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a minor in writing/drama, he played three seasons in the NBA G- G-League with the Iowa Wolves and the Greensboro Swarm.   In 2017, Wade traveled internationally and played point guard for the Germany Nurnberg Falcons BC team and had opportunities to play in both China and Taiwan. 

After returning home to Memphis (Tenn.), he continued his passion for basketball by serving as a coach for the Hoop City Basketball Club (formerly M33M), coaching all ages season round.  

In 2019, while pursuing his master's degree, he accepted a Graduate Assistant position under Coach Penny Hardaway at Memphis, He graduated with his master's degree in Sport Commerce in May 2021.