BRIAN WANAMAKER | ASSISTANT COACH

A former All-American at Texas Wesleyan, Brian Wanamaker is in his third season (2021-22) as an assistant coach for the Rams.

After an extensive professional playing career, Wanamaker returned to Texas Wesleyan in 2019-20 and helped guide the Rams to back-to-back NAIA Tournament qualifications, giving the program a string of five tournament appearances in the last six seasons.

Wanamaker played his junior and senior seasons at Texas Wesleyan, twice earning All-Red River Athletic Conference honors and twice leading the team to the NAIA National Tournament. In 2010-11 was named RRAC Player of the Year and became just the third Ram to earn 1st-team NAIA All-American honors after averaging 19.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5 assists per game. In two seasons he scored 1,046 points, becoming the 17th member of Texas Wesleyan's 1,000 Point Club.

Following his graduation, Wanamaker was drafted into the NBA D-League and went on to play six seasons in various European professional leagues.

ORLANDO CARRILLO | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Orlando Carrillo is entering his tenth season (2021-22) as an assistant with the Texas Wesleyan University Men’s Basketball program.

During his tenure, he has helped the Rams to a record of 195-101 (.659), four conference championships, five NAIA National Tournament appearances and the 2017 National Championship.

As Director of Basketball Operations, Carrillo handles all travel coordination as well as opponent practice times. He is also responsible for all team meals and game preparation.  In addition, he assists in academic affairs as well as all community outreach efforts.

Carrillo has also worked for Fort Worth ISD for many years, serving as an administrative assistant as well as a teacher at E.M. Daggett Elementary School.

Carrillo resides in Fort Worth with his wife, Gabriella.