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A native of Chicago, IL, Necus Mayne enters his second year on the UMass Lowell coaching staff which followed a stellar playing career with the River Hawks from 2002-06.
Mayne was a key player in the most successful four-year period in UMass Lowell history, in which the River Hawks made three trips to the NCAA Tournament, including the Elite Eight in 2003 and 2004 after winning the NCAA Tournament Northeast Regional.
Additionally, UMass Lowell won both the Northeast-10 Conference regular season and tournament championships in 2003 and 2004, and put together a four-year record of 95-31 (.754).
Mayne began his coaching career as an assistant at his alma mater, Evanston Township (IL) H.S., in 2006-07 for former head coach Paul Pryma. He was a regular in working camps and clinics in the Chicago area and also served as the head coach of the Chicago Demons, a 17-and-under AAU team.
Mayne will be responsible for analysis and breakdown of game film as well as scouting and recruiting. He will also serve as the team's academic liaison.
"Necus brings great experience to our staff as a former player, an alum and a fine young coach," said UMass Lowell Head Coach Greg Herenda. "His knowledge of the University and his ability to be a role model for our players and recruits is invaluable."
Mayne is the second player from his era to pursue coaching. Former teammate, Brandon Arnette (2002-06), is entering his third year on the staff at Pace University.
After seeing limited action his first two years, Mayne was named captain and emerged into a starter his junior year, and helped UMass Lowell to an 18-10 clip (14-8 NE-10/fourth).
As a senior, Mayne started 19 of 31 games and helped the River Hawks to a 21-10 record (15-7 NE-10/seventh) and as far as the NCAA Tournament Northeast Regional title game (round of 16). Mayne put together averages of 1.1 points and 2.4 rebounds, but was more known as a defensive stopper who specialized in the intangibles of the game.
A two-year player at Evanston Township H.S., Mayne led the Wildkits to the Central Suburban League championship alongside teammate and former UMass Lowell standout Stacey Moragne. An honor student, Mayne was the recipient of the Evanston Township H.S. NAACP Image Award.
Mayne graduated in 2006 with a degree in liberal arts. He currently lives in Lowell, MA
