Cameron Prather begins his first season as an assistant coach at Alabama A&M University.
Prather, who is a rising talent in collegiate basketball coaching, is widely respected for his work ethic, player development skills, and recruiting success. He most recently spent two seasons at Grambling State University under head coach Donte Jackson, where he was deeply involved in recruiting, scouting, player development, and the day-to-day operations of the program.
Prior to his time at Grambling State, Prather served as an assistant coach at Wallace State Community College. Over three seasons, he helped lead Wallace State to a 62-26 record while developing two NJCAA All-Americans, four JUCO Top 100 players, two JUCO Top 50 players, and multiple all-conference selections. He helped guide nine student-athletes to NCAA Division I programs, including James Flippin, PJ Eason, Solomon Ray, and Jalen Carruth—all of whom followed him to GSU. He also played a major role in the development of First Team NJCAA All-American Jimmie Williams.
Before Wallace State, Prather was an assistant coach at Athens Prep Academy in Tennessee, where he helped develop numerous Division I players. His standout recruits from that program include Darlinstone Dubar (Tennessee), Josaphat Bilau (Wichita State), Christian Jackson (UMass), Isaac Spears (Montana State), Keishawn Davidson (Belmont), Angelo Stuart (Milwaukee), and Chris Nix (UT Martin).
A native of Tennessee, Prather is a graduate of Whites Creek High School, where he was a standout student-athlete. He played collegiately at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee from 2011- 2015. As a player, he was part of a 22-10 team ranked in the Division II Top 20 during the 2011–12 season and a Top 25 squad in 2013–14. Prather earned First Team All-Defense honors in 2014, showcasing his commitment and intensity on the court.
Prather earned his bachelor’s in health and human Performance with an emphasis in sports management and his master’s in business administration. He served as a graduate assistant there for two seasons before moving on to Athens Prep.
With a foundation rooted in his own playing experience and a strong track record of developing next-level talent, Cameron Prather continues to make his mark as one of the most promising young coaches in college basketball.
