Coaching Staff

Grant Leep
Assistant Coach

Grant Leep was named the top assistant coach on the Seattle University men’s basketball staff on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Leep came to the Redhawk program following seven seasons as the head coach at Seattle Pacific University.

"We are thrilled to announce the addition of Grant as the newest member of our coaching staff," Victor said. "He is a proven leader who brings a wealth of experience to our program. His remarkable track record of success as a coach in the PNW speaks volumes of his coaching acumen and ability to develop student athletes. Grant's passion for the game, coupled with his strong character and leadership qualities, will immediately elevate our program and we are incredibly fortunate to have him join our Redhawk family."

Leep's ties to the Pacific Northwest are unmatched, spanning a playing career at Mount Vernon High School and University of Washington, to coaching stints at North Seattle Community College, Spokane Community College, Eastern Washington and SPU.

"Coach Victor and his staff have built a great program at Seattle U," Leep said. "Coming off back-to-back 20-win seasons, a recent WAC Championship and strong support from Seattle University leadership and athletic department administration, I felt the timing and opportunity aligned to make the move to join the Redhawk program. The culture within the program combined with the chance to continue my career in the great basketball community that exists in Seattle excites me for what lies ahead."

Leep compiled a114-69 (.623) record over seven seasons as the head coach at Seattle Pacific. He led the Falcons to a 17-11 mark in 2022-23, featuring an 11-1 record and a seven-game winning streak. The team was powered by a proficient offense that led the conference in field goal percentage and 3-point field goal percentage. They also ranked third in conference scoring offense. Nationally, the Falcons were sixth in field goal percentage, 11th in posts per possession and 19th in 3-point field goal percentage.

The 2019-20 campaign was the Falcons' finest under Leep. He was honored as the GNAC Coach of the Year after directing the team to a 22-7 overall record with an 18-2 league ledger that topped the GNAC standings. SPU did not get to prove its prowess in the playoffs as the NCAA Tournament was canceled one day before it was scheduled to begin, due to the pandemic.

Lee spent 14 total seasons at SPU, moving from assistant coach to head coach on May 9, 2016, to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Head Coach Ryan Looney.

As the top assistant coach during Looney's entire tenure, Leep helped lead the Falcons to postseason appearances each year while constructing a school record streak of seven straight 20-win campaigns and a 164-51 (.763) record. Two teams (2012, 2013) advanced to the West Regional championship game of the NCAA Tournament. Seattle Pacific twice won conference regular-season championships, in 2010 and 2014, and captured the GNAC Tournament title three consecutive years, from 2013-15.Prior to joining the SPU staff on June 23, 2009, Leep served the previous four years as an assistant coach at Eastern Washington. During the 2006 and 2007 seasons, he helped develop Rodney Stuckey, who had a

decade-long NBA career after being a first-round pick in the 2007 NBA Draft.

Leep joined the Eastern Washington staff prior to the 2005-06 season after spending two years as an assistant coach at Spokane Community College under former UW assistant coach Eric Hughes. The Sasquatch had a 40-22 record in two seasons with Leep on the staff.

Leep began his coaching career in 2002-03 with a one-year stint as an assistant at North Seattle Community College, working under Coach Billy Rodgers.

A 2002 Washington graduate in political science, Leep lettered four years for the Huskies from 1999-2002. He captained the team as a senior in 2002 and averaged 7.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game as a starting forward. Leep remains the Huskies’ career record holder in single season three-point percentage and career three-point percentage.

Leep garnered honorable mention prep All-America accolades while at Mount Vernon (Wash.) High School and three times was honored as an all-state selection.Leep is married to the former Allison Richardson, a volleyball standout at Washington. They have two young daughters, Avery and Harper.

Justin Bradley
Assistant Coach

Justin Bradley was named an assistant coach on the Seattle U men's basketball staff in June 2022.

"Justin is a tremendous addition to our coaching staff and we are very excited to have him join our program," said Head Coach Chris Victor. "He brings valuable experience to Seattle and will make an immediate impact with the development of our student athletes, both on and off the court. He is a perfect fit for Seattle University and our basketball program."

Bradley has proven to be one of the nation's top young basketball coaches, being named to Silver Waves Media's 2021-22 and 2022-23 Most Impactful Mid Major DI Assistant Coaches list. He also earned recognition on the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) prestigious 30-under-30 Team in 2018.

"I am extremely thankful and excited to be in the great city of Seattle and working with Coach Victor and the rest of the staff," said Bradley. "Coach Victor had a big-time first year and established a great culture. I look forward to helping Seattle U stay in the top of the WAC on a consistent basis."

Bradley comes to the Pacific Northwest after spending the last six years in the Northeast. He was an assistant coach on staff at Dartmouth College in 2015-16, then spent two successful seasons (2016-18) at Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., helping the Ephs advance to the NCAA Division III Final Four in 2017 and finish both campaigns ranked fifth in the country.

He was involved in all aspects of the recruiting process, assisting in game preparation and strategy while overseeing the player development for perimeter players. Three players earned All-NESCAC honors during his time at Williams, including 2018 Player of the Year and second-team All-American James Heskett.

Bradley returned to Dartmouth as an assistant coach beginning in 2018-19, before being elevated to associate head coach prior to the start of the 2020-2021 season. Regarded as a top-notch teacher and a global recruiter, Bradley helped mentor several all-conference players including Chris Knight (second team twice), Brendan Barry (second team) and Evan Boudreaux (Rookie of the Year/second team).

Leading all recruiting efforts for the Big Green program, Bradley was instrumental in landing some of the best consecutive recruiting classes in Dartmouth history. His niche as a global recruiter allowed for roster diversity from 13 different states and four foreign countries.

Prior to his first stint at Dartmouth, Bradley spent two seasons working at North Carolina Central as the director of basketball operations. The Eagles posted a combined record of 53-14 and 31-1 in MEAC play during his tenure, advancing to the NCAA Tournament in 2014 and the NIT in 2015.

A 2013 graduate of Guilford College in Greensboro, N.C., with a degree in political science, Bradley was a player and student coach of the Quaker basketball team that went 81-31 during his four years there, advancing to the Division III Final Four during his rookie season.

Bradley completed his master's degree in athletic administration at NCCU in July of 2016.

D'Marques Tyson
Assistant Coach

D'Marques Tyson joined the Seattle U men's basketball staff in September 2021 as an Assistant Coach.

Tyson competed collegiately at University of Portland from 2014-18. A three-time team captain and member of the Pilots' Student Athlete Advisory Committee from 2015-18, Tyson departed Portland ranked first all-time in made three-pointers and as a 1,000-point scorer. After earning his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing in 2018, Tyson went on to play professionally for Vitoria S.C. in Guimaraes, Portugal.

A native of Bothell, Wash., Tyson began his prep career at Lakeside High School, leading Lakeside to the 3A State Championship game in 2013. He transferred to Quality Education Academy (QEA) in North Carolina for his senior season and was named the MVP of the Greater Carolina High School Athletic Association.