Chris Hill was hired as The Citadel's Assistant Coach in the summer of 2022 as part of Ed Conroy's inaugural coaching staff.
A native of Chicago, Ill., Chris Hill comes to the Bulldogs with a versatile basketball background, stemming from his collegiate playing career at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. A point guard for the Panthers from 2001-06 under two longtime coaches Bruce Pearl (Auburn) from 2001-05 and Rob Jeter (Western Illinois) in 2005-06, Hill helped capture 108 wins, one NIT berth, and three NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Sweet 16 run in 2004-05 where they toppled Alabama and Boston College in the opening rounds in a 26-win season. The program also celebrated a 26-game home win streak between 2004 and 2006.
Following a professional career in Europe from 2006-10, Hill joined the University of Tennessee as a graduate assistant for the 2010-11 season. The Volunteers reached the second round of the SEC Tournament and a bid to the NCAA Tournament. Hill returned to his alma mater and former coach Jeter for 2011-12 as the team’s academic advisor. He served as video coordinator for the next two seasons before becoming Director of Basketball Operations in 2014-15 and assistant coach in 2015-16.
His time on the Panthers bench produced three 20-win seasons, including a 21-win campaign in 2013-14 en route to the Horizon League Championship and NCAA Tournament berth. Their 13-game improvement was the best in the nation. In 2011-12, Milwaukee received a bid to the 2012 College Basketball Insider Tournament following 20 wins. His final season in 2015-16 saw Milwaukee again amass 20 wins and a school-first win against the University of Wisconsin.
Hill served for three years as a student services advocate teacher in the Shorewood School District and as head varsity boys basketball coach at Shorewood High School from 2016-19. He returned to the college ranks as an assistant coach alongside multiple national championship winning coach Pat Miller with NCAA Division III University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for two seasons and his most recent stop as an assistant at NCAA Division II University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Chris is married to the former Katie Vancura and the couple has three daughters, Mia, Hayden, and Ryann.
“I am honored to have this opportunity to teach and learn here at The Citadel under Ed’s leadership. Knowing the job, he’s done here in Charleston at this storied University as a player and coach. I’m looking forward to being a part of this program future growth.” – Chris Hill
“I had a lot of boxes that I wanted to check when building this staff,” said Conroy. “I was looking for a strong all-around coach with a focus on player development, academics, recruiting ties and the ability to build relationships with our team. Chris has done all those things on many different levels while valuing winning the right way. I’m extremely excited to have Chris and his family apart of The Citadel.” – Ed Conroy
Coaching Career
2021-2022 • University of Wisconsin-Parkside • Assistant Coach
2019-2021 • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater • Assistant coach
2016-2019 • Shorewood High School • Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
2015-2016 • University of Wisconsin Milwaukee • Assistant Coach
2014-2015 • University of Wisconsin Milwaukee • Director of Basketball Operations
2012-2014 • University of Wisconsin Milwaukee • Video Coordinator
2011-2012 • University of Wisconsin Milwaukee • Academic Advisor
2010-2011 • University of Tennessee • Graduate Assistant
