MISHAWAKA, Ind. ----Head Coach Steve Drabyn will be stepping down from his role as the Bethel University Head Men's Basketball Coach to pursue other professional opportunities.

Drabyn has faithfully served Bethel for seven seasons, leading the Pilots to five NAIA National Tournament appearances (2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026) alongside an NCCAA National Championship Title in 2023. 

Director of Athletics Jason Lewkowicz shared, "On behalf of everyone at Bethel, I would like to thank Steve for all he has done leading our Men's Basketball Program the last seven years. We wish him well in his future endeavors and I look forward to identifying the next leader of the Bethel Men's Basketball Team."

A nationwide search has commenced for the next Head Coach for the Bethel Men's Basketball Program.

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