Whaley came to UIW in August 2024 from Grayson College where he served as an assistant coach for the 2023-24 season. His Vikings squad racked up three wins against top 25 opponents and had two players sign to NCAA Division I programs, while naming two players to the All-NTJAC squad with two others earning honorable mention.
During his two seasons at Murray State college, Whaley helped guide the Aggies to two Region II regular season championships and two Region II tournament championships, as well as two NJCAA tournament appearances. Whaley coached players that were named NJCAA Honorable Mention All-Americans, Region II Tournament MVP, first and second Team All-Region, and Newcomer of the Year, while sending 10 players to four-year programs and nine to NCAA Division II schools.
As a student assistant for West Texas A&M University, Whaley racked up an NCAA DII Sweet Sixteen appearance, two Lone Star Conference regular season championships, two Lone Star Conference tournament championships, and three NCAA DII national tournament appearances.
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