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Utah Tech University Athletics

Kawika Stant

Assistant coach Kawika Stant enters his second season with the Red Storm. Prior to his arrival at Dixie State, he has was a graduate assistant for two seasons for the Eastern New Mexico Men's Basketball program.

He previously coach high school basketball as a freshmen, junior varsity and assistant varsity coach in Arizona. He coached at Holbrook High School for five years as a freshmen and assistant varsity coach. He helped the Roadrunners to state appearances each of his five years with the program, going to the semi finals in the 06-07 season and beating the then #1 ranked 3A Arizona team. While with Holbrook they posted 20 wins per season every year except the 04-05 season when they were 19-3. He coached numerous boys who went on to play Junior College basketball.

After leaving Holbrook he went to Round Valley where he was the junior varsity and assistant varsity coach. He helped the Elks go on to an 18 win season and their first state tournament appearance in over three years. He also coached football with the Elks during his time with the school.

He has been married to Jessica Leigh Stant for almost 13 years and has four children: Naomi Ku’uipo, David Lanakila, William Nakanelua, and Ali’i Poleveyouma. Coach Stant is extremely excited to be a part of the Dixie State College family.