Greg Tonagel – Men’s Basketball – 21st Season
COACHING MISSION:
- To raise a generation of men who will trade the pursuit of “me” for the pursuit of “three.”
EDUCATION:
Wesley Seminary
- Doctor of Ministry in Transformational Leadership [2023]
- Masters of Practical Theology [2018]
Valparaiso University
- Master of Arts Teaching and Learning [2005]
- Bachelor of Science Biology and Secondary Education [2003]
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Indiana Wesleyan University (NAIA), Head Coach [2005-Present]
- Valparaiso University (NCAA), Director of Basketball Operations [2004-2005]
IWU COACHING HIGHLIGHTS:
- 3: NAIA National Championships (2014, 2016, and 2018)
- 27: NAIA All-Americans
- 13: Crossroads League Regular Season Championships
- 5: Crossroads League Tournament Championships
- 2: NAIA National Player of the Year (2020 & 2021: Kyle Mangas)
- 1: Small College Basketball Player of the Year (2020: Kyle Mangas)
- 4: Finished Seasons as the No. 1-ranked team in NAIA Division II.
- Winningest Coach in Program History
- Highest Winning Percentage (.793)
- Most Wins (550)
- Most NAIA National Tournament Appearances (17)
- Most Crossroads League Regular Season Championships (13)
- Most Crossroads League Tournament Championships (5)
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
- AS A COACH:
- 2025 Small College Basketball Harry Statham Coach of Impact
- 3: NABC/NAIA Division II National Coach of the Year
- 2021 Fellowship of Christian Athletes John Lotz “Barnabas” Award Winner
- AS A PLAYER:
- Led Valparaiso to 4 NCAA Tournaments
- Won 20 games each of the Four Years as a Starter
- Compaq National Play of the Week
- Set Single Season Free Throw Record
- Academic All-Conference
- Two-time Team Captain
- Team Chaplain and Bible Study Leader
QUOTES ON TONAGEL:
- Matt Painter – Purdue Head Coach
"What Coach Tonagel has been able to accomplish in a short amount of time at Indiana Wesleyan is amazing. They have set records for most wins and highest finish in their conference history. This has led to an unbelievable recruiting class for 06' and many more to come. Watch out for Indiana Wesleyan Basketball!"
- Homer Drew – Retired Valparaiso University Head Coach
"Coach Tonagel was an outstanding basketball player for us here at Valparaiso University, and it is no surprise to me the outstanding accomplishments he has made for Indiana Wesleyan University. He knows the game, works hard, and relates extremely well to his players. He truly is one of the best young coaches in our profession."
- Rex Walters – Wake Forest Associate Head Coach
"I have seen first-hand his basketball mind, character, integrity and relentless work ethic. He will develop his players by helping them reach their full potential."
- Scott Drew – Baylor Head Coach
"What Greg Tonagel and his staff have been able to achieve in just one year is the kind of story that movies get made of. This program is on the road to building a dynasty with the talent they are recruiting, the way they are developing players, and how they are coaching them!!"
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Greg and his wife, Amy, have six children, Jace, William, Allie, Riley, Abigail, and Joelle. Greg was born in LaPorte, Ind. and graduated from LaPorte H.S. in 1998.
| CAREER RECORD AT INDIANA WESLEYAN |
|
Year
|
Overall
|
League
|
CL Finish
|
CL Tourn.
|
Postseason
|
Honors
|
|
2005-06
|
17-13
|
10-6
|
3rd
|
T-3rd
|
MCC Semifinals
|
MCC COY |
|
2006-07
|
30-5
|
14-2
|
T-1st
|
2nd
|
NAIA Quarterfinals
|
MCC COY |
|
2007-08
|
23-11
|
9-7
|
4th
|
T-7th
|
NCCAA Champions
|
|
|
2008-09
|
29-7
|
13-3
|
T-1st
|
2nd
|
NAIA Quarterfinals
|
|
|
2009-10
|
30-6
|
13-3
|
1st
|
1st
|
NAIA Quarterfinals
|
|
|
2010-11
|
28-8 |
13-3 |
1st |
2nd |
NAIA Quarterfinals |
MCC COY |
|
2011-12
|
21-12 |
12-6 |
T-1st |
T-3rd |
NAIA First Round |
|
|
2012-13
|
26-7 |
14-4 |
1st |
T-7th |
NAIA Round of 16 |
CL COY |
|
2013-14
|
31-6
|
15-3
|
1st
|
2nd
|
NAIA National Champions
|
NAIA DII COY
CL COY
|
|
2014-15
|
33-3 |
16-2 |
1st |
1st |
NAIA Quarterfinals |
CL COY |
|
2015-16
|
33-5 |
14-4 |
2nd |
2nd |
NAIA National Champions |
NAIA DII COY |
|
2016-17
|
29-8 |
14-4 |
2nd |
2nd |
NAIA Semifinals |
|
|
2017-18
|
31-7 |
14-4 |
1st |
1st |
NAIA National Champions |
NAIA DII COY
CL COY |
|
2018-19
|
30-6 |
14-4 |
1st |
1st |
NAIA Quarterfinals |
|
|
2019-20
|
29-4 |
16-2 |
1st |
1st |
Covid-19 Canceled |
|
2020-21
|
30-3 |
15-1 |
1st |
T-3rd |
NAIA Round of 16 |
CL COY |
2021-22
|
28-7 |
16-2 |
1st |
T-3rd |
NAIA Round of 16 |
CL COY |
2022-23
|
21-10 |
14-4 |
2nd |
T-7th |
NAIA Second Round |
|
2023-24
|
29-6 |
15-3 |
2nd |
2nd |
NAIA Quarterfinals |
|
2024-25
|
22-10 |
10-8 |
5th |
T-3rd |
NAIA Second Round |
|
|
TOTALS
|
550-144
|
271-75
|
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Updated June 2025
