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Ramaundo Vaughn
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- Assistant Coach
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Ramaundo Vaughn was hired as an assistant coach in May of 2025 and joins the Fresno State women’s basketball program with over 14 years of collegiate head coaching experience. Vaughn holds a championship pedigree as well as a nationally respected record in player development.
Vaughn arrives in Fresno following a decorated junior college coaching career at Laney College (Oakland, Calif.) and Diablo Valley College (Pleasant Hill, Calif.), where he compiled a combined record of 302–113 (.728).
Vaughn built Laney into a powerhouse from 2021-25, claiming four consecutive Bay Valley Conference titles with a dominant 59–1 league record. His leadership earned him four straight Conference Coach of the Year awards. During his tenure, 17 players earned All-Conference honors, including four league MVP's and seven All-State selections. His 2023–24 squad reached the 3C2A State Final 8, and the program achieved a department-best team GPA of 3.2.
Prior to his time at Laney College, Vaughn spent ten seasons at Diablo Valley College and led the Vikings to the 2018–19 3C2A State Championship and three Big 8 Conference titles. His tenure included four State Final 8 appearances and three Sweet 16 runs. Diablo Valley College produced 26 All-Conference players, five Conference MVPs, and led California in Division I transfers during his time with 14 players advancing.
Since 2017, Vaughn has worked with Accelerate Basketball as a member of NBA star Stephen Curry’s offseason training team. He has contributed to skill development sessions with Curry, Luka Doncic, Trae Young, and elite collegiate athletes. His expertise in shooting and ball-handling development is widely recognized at the highest levels of the sport.
From 2021 to 2025, Vaughn served as Director of Athletics at the College of Alameda. In this role, he oversaw departmental operations, compliance, budgeting, and staff hiring—including the landmark appointment of NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Vaughn was instrumental in enhancing department-wide visibility and program growth.
Vaughn began his college coaching career at Hawaii Pacific University (2007–2010), where he was the lead assistant and recruiting coordinator. He helped guide HPU to a 2009–10 PacWest Championship and coached nine All-PacWest players.
As a player, Vaughn prepped at San Francisco's George Washington High School, where he was named Honorable Mention All SF Bay Area. He earned a basketball scholarship to Washington State University out of high school, but transferred to San Francisco City College after his freshman year. From San Francisco City College, Vaughn then went on to play at Hawaii Pacific University.
Vaughn earned his bachelors of arts in Administration of Justice and a masters in Communication at Hawaii Pacific University. He also holds a masters of science in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Human Performance from New Mexico Highlands University.
Coaching Career Highlights
Vaughn arrives in Fresno following a decorated junior college coaching career at Laney College (Oakland, Calif.) and Diablo Valley College (Pleasant Hill, Calif.), where he compiled a combined record of 302–113 (.728).
Vaughn built Laney into a powerhouse from 2021-25, claiming four consecutive Bay Valley Conference titles with a dominant 59–1 league record. His leadership earned him four straight Conference Coach of the Year awards. During his tenure, 17 players earned All-Conference honors, including four league MVP's and seven All-State selections. His 2023–24 squad reached the 3C2A State Final 8, and the program achieved a department-best team GPA of 3.2.
Prior to his time at Laney College, Vaughn spent ten seasons at Diablo Valley College and led the Vikings to the 2018–19 3C2A State Championship and three Big 8 Conference titles. His tenure included four State Final 8 appearances and three Sweet 16 runs. Diablo Valley College produced 26 All-Conference players, five Conference MVPs, and led California in Division I transfers during his time with 14 players advancing.
Since 2017, Vaughn has worked with Accelerate Basketball as a member of NBA star Stephen Curry’s offseason training team. He has contributed to skill development sessions with Curry, Luka Doncic, Trae Young, and elite collegiate athletes. His expertise in shooting and ball-handling development is widely recognized at the highest levels of the sport.
From 2021 to 2025, Vaughn served as Director of Athletics at the College of Alameda. In this role, he oversaw departmental operations, compliance, budgeting, and staff hiring—including the landmark appointment of NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Vaughn was instrumental in enhancing department-wide visibility and program growth.
Vaughn began his college coaching career at Hawaii Pacific University (2007–2010), where he was the lead assistant and recruiting coordinator. He helped guide HPU to a 2009–10 PacWest Championship and coached nine All-PacWest players.
As a player, Vaughn prepped at San Francisco's George Washington High School, where he was named Honorable Mention All SF Bay Area. He earned a basketball scholarship to Washington State University out of high school, but transferred to San Francisco City College after his freshman year. From San Francisco City College, Vaughn then went on to play at Hawaii Pacific University.
Vaughn earned his bachelors of arts in Administration of Justice and a masters in Communication at Hawaii Pacific University. He also holds a masters of science in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Human Performance from New Mexico Highlands University.
Coaching Career Highlights
- Junior College Head Coaching Record: 302–113 (.728)
- Laney College (2021–2025): 95–21 (.818)
- Diablo Valley College (2010–2020): 207–92 (.692)
- Seven-time Conference Coach of the Year
- 2018–19 3C2A California State Champion (Diablo Valley)
- Guided 45 student-athletes to four-year programs, including 20 to NCAA Division I
- 2023–24 3C2A Final 8 appearance (Laney)
- Coached three California Co-Players of the Year
- Coached 43 All-Conference selections and 21 All-State honorees across both programs
WBB Media Availability [12/5]
Saturday, December 06
FB Signing Day Reception
Thursday, December 04
FB highlight at San Jose State [11/29/25]
Monday, December 01
Post-Game Press Conference [11/29]
Sunday, November 30
