The University of Virginia's College at Wise Athletics

Drew Absher is in his second season at the helm of the women's golf program at UVa-Wise. In his first season, Absher saw senior Makenzie Cluesman garner second-team all-conference accolades while the team turned in four top-five finishes.

Overall, Absher is in his third season at the College where he also serves as an assistant men's basketball coach. In November of 2016, Absher was promoted as head coach Blake Mellinger's top assistant after serving as second assistant the previous two years. Last season Absher helped guide the Cavaliers through the program’s first year as full NCAA Division II members, in which UVa-Wise played one of the toughest schedules in the nation.
 
Highlighted by a 100-87 home win over rival and 14th-ranked King University on Dec. 20, 2015, when the Cavs made a school-record 18 3-pointers, Absher helped coach senior forward Matt Day to one of the best single seasons in UVa-Wise history.

Absher came to UVa-Wise after a four-year basketball career at Virginia Military Institute. While at VMI, he aided the Keydets to the All-Military Classic title and an appearance in the CIT Final Four during his collegiate career.

Prior to attending VMI, Absher was a four-year letter winner in golf and basketball at Davie County High School in Mocksville, North Carolina. He also was a member of the golf team at The Gunnery in Washington, Connecticut, during his post-graduate year. Drew's younger brother, Davis, was added to the UVa-Wise men's basketball coaching staff in September of 2016.