McPherson College Athletics

Louis Parker III will be entering his third season as the Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach for McPherson College. He has been a part of the men’s basketball program for the past 12 years as a player and coach.

Coaching Highlights  

Coaching Highlights: Throughout his first three years on the men’s basketball staff at McPherson, Parker served as a volunteer coach while teaching Physical Education at Washington Elementary. During the season in 2019-20, the Bulldogs finished 21-11 overall and 15-9 in KCAC play. It was the program's most wins since the 2011-12 season, and their 4th place finish in the KCAC standings was their highest mark since they won the conference that same year. 

The 2025-26 McPherson Bulldogs finished third in the KCAC standings and made it to the first round of the NAIA National Tournament. This was the Bulldogs first National Tournament appearance since the 2012-13 season.

Parker has coached 16 All-KCAC selections including the 2023-24 KCAC Newcomer of the Year in Collin Storr and 2025-2026 KCAC Freshmen on the Year in Korbin Gunn.

Playing Highlights 

Coach Parker played at McPherson College from 2014 to 2019, earning KCAC Co-Freshman of the Year and All-Freshman Team honors in 2014-2015, following a standout high school career at Midwest City High School from 2011 to 2014.

Coaching History 

2019 - Present McPherson College  

Quick Facts 

Hometown: Midwest City, OK 
College: McPherson College ‘19 & East Central University '24
B.S. - Physical Education
M.Ed - Sports Administration

Family: Wife, Ciara