Carson Long is in his fourth year as an assistant basketball coach at Hampden-Sydney College during 2025-26. Long has served as an assistant coach for the past three seasons, including the 2023-24 campaign that witnessed the Tigers finishing with a final school record of 31-3, while attaining just the second NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship National Runner-Up finish in program history. Carson also serves as a strength and conditioning coach for the athletic department.
Long has been involved in the daily operation of the program since April of 2022, helping H-SC to an overall record of 76-16, including 42-6 in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). The Tigers finished 2024-25 with a final overall record of 23-6 for their third-straight season with 20-plus wins, also the 18th 20-win season in program history–the first time since 1996-99 that the program has accomplished three consecutive 20-win campaigns. H-SC also made its third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, and 17th overall since 1989, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the eighth time. The Tigers won their record 11th ODAC Tournament Championship in 2023-24 while playing in a record 16th ODAC Tournament Title contest. It was the Garnet & Grey's finest season in 25 years (1998-99, National Runner-Up, 29-3), attaining their first 30-win season and only the sixth 25-win season in program history. H-SC finished 22-7 overall, 14-2 in the ODAC, during 2022-23 while advancing to the second round of the Division III Tournament—the program's first post-season appearance since 2012-13.
Long previously served as the assistant coach at ODAC member Ferrum College during the 2021-22 season, and was a four-year team member and three-year All-ODAC honoree at Guilford (NC) College. At Ferrum, Long served as the recruiting coordinator, handled opponent scouting and film breakdown, travel logistics, and conducted on-court skill and player development workouts.
Carson started 102 of 115 career games at Guilford, helping the Quakers to a four-year record of 79-36 overall, including 46-18 in ODAC contests—winning ODAC Tournament titles in 2017 (24-6, NCAA Tournament second round) and 2019 (24-8, NCAA Tournament quarterfinals)—finishing his career with 1,436 points and 646 rebounds. The 102 career starts are second only to Coach Kimbrough at GC (108). A three-year team captain, he was named All-Region in 2017 by both the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC, Second Team) and D3hoops.com (Third Team), and was the 2017 ODAC Tournament MVP, as well as being named to the 2019 ODAC All-Tournament Team. Long was also named to the 2017-18 ODAC All-Academic Team, and was selected GC’s 2017 Male Athlete of the Year. Carson was a four-year member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), and attained the Dean’s List and Athletic Honor Roll multiple semesters with the Quakers.
Long also spent time in Sligo, Ireland during 2019-20 working with Sport Changes Life, playing in the 2nd level National League for the Sligo All-Stars. While there, Carson influenced the local youth by helping them raise their goals and aspirations. He coached and volunteered throughout the community, as well.
Carson completed an internship at the CP3 Basketball Academy in 2018, supervising social media platforms, organizing camps and orchestrating promotional events. He also has several years of experience in working at high-level basketball camps, including the Danny Manny Basketball Camp (2018-19), the John Calipari Basketball Camp (2016-18) and the Charlotte Hornets Camp (2016). In addition, he played for the Global Sports Academy in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands during 2018, and coached for Team Felton AAU during 2017.
A native of Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, Carson is a 2019 graduate of Guilford with a Bachelor of Science degree in sports management. He was involved in the Quakers Read program at local elementary schools during his four years, and has been involved with Special Olympics since 2012.
Carson and his wife Bryce reside in Farmville.
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