The University of Virginia's College at Wise Athletics

Davis Absher enters into his fifth season as assistant coach for the men's basketball program and his third season as the head men's golf coach.
 
A graduate of NCAA Division III member Averett University in Danville, Virginia, Absher came to the College after serving as a basketball camp coach in the summer of 2016 at both Duke University and UVa-Wise. Hailing from Mocksville, North Carolina, Absher was a member of the Averett Cougars basketball team where he helped the team to the 2015 USA South Athletic Conference regular season title in 2015. Absher also aided the team in claiming USA South Sportsmanship and Team Service Awards during his four years at Averett. His senior year, Absher was a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and was invited to join the National Society of Leadership Success.
 
Off the court, Absher has been involved with several community service projects including volunteering his time at Special Olympics, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and Goodwill. Davis was a four-year letter winner at Davie County High School in North Carolina where he was team captain as a senior and named CPC All-Conference. Absher helped lead Davie County H.S. to a 4A Midwest Sectional championship in addition to a 4A Final Four appearance.

Absher resides in Wise with his fiance', Alyce Bryant.