EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Auburn University at Montgomery men's basketball head coach Anthony Komara has been named one of Silver Waves Media's Top 50 Most Impactful NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Head Coaches, the organization announced Wednesday.
 
Komara is among 50 coaches from across the country recognized for their leadership, sustained success, and contributions to their student-athletes, programs, and the NCAA Division II basketball community.
 
In his first season leading the Warhawks, Komara brings an extensive résumé of success throughout the Gulf South Conference and NCAA Division II landscape. Prior to arriving at AUM in April 2026, Komara spent four seasons as the head coach at the University of Montevallo, where he compiled a 64-54 record and led the Falcons to consecutive 20-win seasons and NCAA South Region appearances in 2025 and 2026.
 
During his tenure at Montevallo, Komara guided the Falcons to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2015-16 in 2024-25, finishing with a 20-11 record. The program followed that performance with a 22-9 campaign in 2025-26, earning a No. 2 seed in the Gulf South Conference Tournament and a No. 5 seed in the NCAA South Region. Under his leadership, Montevallo also earned its first NCAA Tournament victory in more than a decade and made consecutive regional appearances for the first time since 2016.
 
Before taking over at Montevallo, Komara spent nine seasons on the coaching staff at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, including his final season as associate head coach. During his time with the Chargers, UAH recorded 193 victories, captured six Gulf South Conference championships, made seven NCAA Tournament appearances, and advanced to three NCAA Sweet 16s.
 
Throughout his coaching career, Komara has helped develop numerous All-American, all-region, and all-conference performers while emphasizing success beyond the basketball court. At Montevallo, he led a program that achieved a 3.7 team GPA, earned an NABC Team Academic Excellence Award, and produced five NABC Honors Court selections in 2025.
 
Silver Waves Media's Top 50 Most Impactful NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Head Coaches list recognizes individuals who continue to make a difference in college basketball through their leadership, success, and impact on the next generation of student-athletes.
 
About Silver Waves Media
Established in 2020, Silver Waves Media is dedicated to helping sports professionals and athletes advance their careers to the next stage. We have provided over 20,000 athletes and teams with professional quality video highlights, our nationally renowned Impactful Lists have helped shine a light on coaches across the country, and we are recognized by universities and executives everywhere. Founded by Ryan Silver, the purpose of Silver Waves Media is to lift up others in the sports world and highlight the success and achievements of those around us. Ryan Silver is the founder of West Coast Elite Under Armour and West Coast Elite Basketball, and is one of the most connected people in college sports. 



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Komara and the Warhawks head to Dahlonega, Ga. on Friday, Nov. 13 for a game against Savannah State at 4 p.m.


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