Jacksonville University

Mychal Covington is a dedicated basketball coach and former player, hailing from Pontiac, Michigan. He played under Coach Greg Kampe at Oakland University from 1998 to 2002, where he excelled as a point guard. During his senior season, Covington ranked eighth in the nation with an impressive average of 7.1 assists per game, finishing his career fifth all-time at the university with 514 assists.

He played a crucial role in leading the Golden Grizzlies to the Mid-Con regular season title during their inaugural year of Division I competition in 1999-2000.

Covington brings over a decade of coaching experience, having worked at Pontiac High School, Melvindale Academy for Business and Technology, and Cornerstone Health and Technology High School. He also served as the head coach for the Detroit Stars Basketball Club in the AAU circuit for six years.

As a coach, Covington has achieved notable success, including three 20-win seasons, one regular season Horizon League Championship, and one Horizon League Conference Tournament Championship.

He made history by guiding Oakland to a first-round NCAA Tournament victory over Kentucky in 2024, marking a significant milestone for the program. Covington’s passion for the game and commitment to developing players make him an asset to the coaching community.