FAIRMONT, W.Va. – The Fairmont State University Athletic Department and Director of Athletics, Greg Bamberger has named Dan Mondragon as the 15th head men's basketball coach. 
 
"We are thrilled to welcome Coach Mondragon as the new leader of Fairmont State men's basketball," said Bamberger. "He comes from a strong basketball background with a proven record of success and leadership. I know he will bring tremendous energy, passion, and excitement to our program, and we look forward to seeing the impact he will have on our student-athletes, the community and the future of Falcon Basketball." 
 
Mondragon joins Fairmont State after spending the past two seasons as an assistant men's basketball coach at Mercer University. During his time there the team finished second in the SoCon and had 19 regular season wins which were program highs since he joined the staff. While at Mercer, he assisted in recruiting, fundraising, player development and scouting. 
 
"It is an absolute honor to be named the head men's basketball coach at Fairmont State," Mondragon said. "A deep and sincere thank you to Dr. Davis, Greg Bamberger and the entire committee for the opportunity to lead this special program." 
 
Coach Mondragon is no stranger to the Mountain East Conference as he was the head men's basketball coach at Davis & Elkins College for five years. He helped turn the program around that included its first back-to-back winning seasons since 1955. In 2022-23, he led the team to a 19-11 record which was the first winning season in over 40 years and the most wins since 1959. That same season he was named the MEC Men's Basketball Coach of the Year. 
 
Before his stint at Davis & Elkins College, Mondragon spent the previous three seasons as the head coach for DME Academy High School National Team. He was the first head coach of the new program and helped grow it into a nationally recognized prep team by competing in national high school circuits like the Grind Session. While at DME Mondragon coached several college players including now G-league player and former McDonald's All-American, Moussa Diabate. 
 
Mondragon began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida from 2013 to 2016, helping to guide his alma mater to a conference championship and a 35-2 record in 2014-15. 
 
"We will tirelessly pursue championships and uphold the standard of excellence, with our student-athletes representing the university and the community at the highest level," Mondragon added. 
 
Mondragon played for the Embry-Riddle Eagles from 2009-13. He became the first player in program history to be named a team captain as a walk-on. He was a member of three Sun Conference championships and an NAIA Tournament appearance in 2013. As a two-year team captain, he averaged 9.0 points per game and 4.9 assists per game as a senior.