BOONE, N.C. – On the heels of App State's first NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament appearance in 21 years, head coach Dustin Kerns has signed a contract extension that runs through the 2025-26 season, Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced Friday. The extension was approved by Chancellor Sheri Everts and the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees.
In his second year at the helm, Kerns led the Mountaineers to their first Sun Belt Tournament Championship with four wins in four days in Pensacola, Florida. The team has posted two consecutive winning records of 18-15 and 17-12 after finishing below .