LARAMIE, Wyo. (Jan. 8, 2026) – University of Wyoming Assistant coach Nick Whitmore was named to the Sliver Waves Media 100 Most Impactful Mid Major Assistants/GM's list this week. He is in his third season with the Brown and Gold.
 
The Seventh annual Mid Major Coaches and GM's lists have seen numerous coaches go on to become NCAA Division I Head Coaches. The Silver Waves Media list have become the industry standard for excellence. After consulting with a panel of industry professionals the list was announced to open the New Year.
 
The Cowboys have already won 11 games this season and went 9-2 in non-conference play averaging over 80 points per game.  Whitmore came to Wyoming after serving as head coach at the Prep School level for nearly a decade producing 39 Division I players and one First Round NBA Draft pick. He has also coached 30 players that have gone to play professionally including a First Round NBA talent and recruited players from 11 different countries.