Saint Elizabeth University

Saint Elizabeth head men's basketball coach James Adams announced the hiring of Shaquan Mickens on November 8, 2021. Mickens was a member of the first-ever graduating class at Saint Elizabeth University to include male students. He was also a 4-year player under former head coach and current AD Tom Wagenblast.

"Coach Mickens is a great addition to our staff and brings a relentless energy to the gym," said head coach James Adams. "Our players will love working with someone who will push them to be their best and hold them accountable."

As a player, Mickens logged nearly 2000 minutes for Saint Elizabeth University and was the team's defensive anchor. He collected 435 career rebounds which places him 3rd in school history. Mickens scored a career-high 19 points against Clarks Summit on February 15, 2020. He also grabbed 6 rebounds and dished out 3 assists in that performance. 

Mickens graduated from Saint Elizabeth University with a degree in Business Administration. He currently resides in Newark, New Jersey.