Justin Lunt returns for his fourth season as head coach of the men's basketball team for the University of Puget Sound after one of the most successful season in school history. In 2008-09, Lunt led the Loggers to an overall record of 25-4, including 16-0 in the NWC and Lunt's first conference championship and first NWC Coach of the Year award. The Loggers advanced to the NCAA Division III national tournament Sweet 16 and a final ranking of ninth in the country. On the way, the Loggers set a school record with 19 consecutive wins, and became the first team in the NWC to go undefeated since 1987-88 and the first team in the NWC to go undefeated since the conference schedule expanded to 16 games. The 08-09 Loggers were also the first team in school history to ever have a perfect regular season vs. NCAA Division III competition.
Lunt was appointed head men's basketball coach in April of 2007 following one year as interim head coach for the Loggers. During the 2007-08 season, the Loggers finished 19-7 with their second straight post season appearance, losing in the NWC conference tournament championship game. This Logger squad made its second consecutive post season appearance under Lunt and finished the season with an overall record of 19-7 and a second place finish in the Northwest Conference.
In 2006-07 as the interim head coach for the Loggers, Lunt led the team to an 18-7 overall record and the first post season appearance for Lunt as head coach. The 2006-2007 Loggers set several school records, including scoring the most points in a single-game (140 pts vs. Willamette on 12/1/06), as well as most 3-point baskets made in a game (21 made vs. Menlo on 11/18/06). The 2006-07 Loggers team also had the second highest offensive scoring average in school history (97.1 pts per game).
During Lunt's time as head coach at Puget Sound, there has been an emphasis on being successful on the court, as well as off the court. The Loggers have possessed a .775 winning percentage which is one of the tops on the West Coast and been to the postseason every season under Lunt. The Loggers also carry a .791 winning percentage in the NWC with Lunt as the head coach.
Also, the Loggers have been very successful in the classroom, boasting a 3.2 Team GPA, which is the highest of any men's program at Puget Sound. This is something Coach Lunt, along with the men's basketball team, take great pride in. Making sure the Logger basketball players graduate with a great degree, and also having a great experience on and off the basketball court, make the Logger basketball experience second to none.
Prior to becoming the head coach, Lunt was first hired in 2004 as the top assistant coach for the Loggers Men's Basketball program. As an assistant coach, Lunt was in charge of recruiting as well as on-court coaching, individual player development and the academic advising of the student-athletes. Since Lunt's arrival in 2004, the Puget Sound Men's Basketball team has been in the post season six times, as well as making National Tournament four times, including last season's NCAA Division III Sweet 16 appearance.
Prior to his arrival at UPS, Lunt began his college coaching career when he was hired as an assistant coach at St. Martin's College in nearby Lacey, WA. While there, his responsibilities included film exchange, assisting with team travel, on-court coaching, academic advising and other administrative duties. Lunt began his coaching career at nearby Fife High School and was the Varsity Assistant Head Coach and Head JV coach for three years. While there, he helped the Trojans reach the state playoffs in 2002 for the first time since 1992.
Lunt holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pacific Lutheran
University in Recreational Administration. A native of San Diego,
Calif., Lunt resides in Tacoma with his wife, Renee.
Matt Robles begins his fourth year as the top assistant coach on the Puget Sound coaching staff, first joining the staff in the Fall of 2005. Robles is Puget Sound's recruiting coordinator, along with his other responsibilities which include on-floor coaching, individual player development, scouting opponents, academic advising of the players, co-directing the Logger Boys Basketball Summer Camps and the day-to-day operations of the men's basketball program.
Since Robles' arrival to Tacoma, the Loggers have experienced great success. The team has been to two NCAA Division III tournaments during his time with the Loggers. Last season, the team finished with an overall record of 25-4, a first place finish and 16-0 record in the NWC, an appearance in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division III national tournament, and a final ranking of ninth in the country.
Prior to his time at Puget Sound, Robles enjoyed a four-year playing career at UC Santa Cruz. Robles started 98 of 99 career games at UCSC and led the team in steals and assists in both his junior and senior seasons. Before playing collegiately at UCSC, Robles played three years of varsity basketball at Garces Memorial High School in Bakersfield, CA. As a senior, he was named South Sequoia League Player of the Year, Kern County Player of the Year, Central Section Sequoia/Sierra Division Player of the Year and First Team Division IV All-State.
Robles, who recently completed his master's degree in
Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University in 2009,
received his bachelor's degree in Business Management Economics
from UC Santa Cruz in 2005. Robles resides in Tacoma.
David Feldhammer begins his first year on the UPS coaching staff
after being hired in the summer of 2009. Prior to Puget
Sound, David has worked as a manager for the Washington State
University Men's Basketball program. There, he was responsible for
the day-to-day operations of the team, including assisting in all
aspects of practice. During those two years, Washington State
went 52-17, including an appearance in the 2008 Sweet 16.
Prior to WSU, David played two years at Northwest Yeshiva High
School, under head coach and current ESPN analyst Steve
Bunin. David also has experience coaching middle school as a
volunteer for Issaquah Parks & Recreation. David
graduated from Washington State University in 2008 with a degree in
Sport Management. He currently resides in University Place
and is pursuing a career in basketball operations.
















