South Jamaica, Queens, New York native, Coach Ike Iwu, brings the muscle to The Patrick School in his second season with the program. 

Coach Iwu prides himself on making things work for programs as a behind-the-scenes character. He has worked at many top programs in Brooklyn, including Lincoln High School, Nazareth High School, and South Shore High School. He is a master recruiter, but, as any recruiter does, he keeps his secrets close to the vest. Coach Iwu is a professional when it comes to building with student-athletes off of the court and indirectly applying life lessons to the game and their personal lives.

Coach Iwu played at the Varsity level at August Martin High School in Queens, New York. During his offseasons, he played with the Long Island Lightning AAU Program. Collegiately, Iwu played 2 seasons at Queensborough Community College before moving on to spend 2 years as a player at York College.

Coach Iwu is of Nigerian descent, and is the first member of his family to be born in the United States of America. He recently moved from Long Island, New York to Southern New Jersey.

Outside of basketball, he is a Special Education Coordinator. In this role, he plays a pivotal role in getting young, disabled children the help they need. Coach also consults for the production of high school basketball events across the country. In his down time, he is also a DJ by hobby.

Coach Iwu’s favorite memory as a coach stems from his time coaching Almighty Force, a 13U Boys’ AAU team. His best player, at the time, was a girl named Aiyanna, who is now a high school player at Christ the King.

The staff is excited to learn from and coach with Coach Ike Iwu this season.