Mihai Raducanu

Women's Basketball Coach

MIHAI
RADUCANU

Championship Head Coach • Program Builder • International Recruiter

OCAA Championship

200+

NCAA Placements

RECRUITING NETWORK

Canada · USA · Europe · Asia

AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS

Gersh · Excell · Transferbasket · +Other

CULTURE

Trust · Truth · Relationships

Introduction

COVER LETTER

Coach Mihai in huddle with team

GLOBAL RECRUITER

  • 200+ NCAA PLACEMENTS GLOBALLY
  • NETWORKS ACROSS CANADA, USA, EUROPE AND ASIA
  • INTERNATIONAL & TRANSFER RECRUITING EXPERTISE
  • SKILL DEVELOPMENT IS A RECRUITING ADVANTAGE

AGENCY NETWORK

  • GERSH SPORTS (YOU FIRST SPORTS)
  • EXCELL SPORTS
  • TRANSFERBASKET AGENCY
  • SEVERAL OTHER INDEPENDENT AGENTS

PHILOSOPHY

  • AUTHENTICITY & CONSISTENCY BUILD TRUST
  • TRUST LIVES IN THE TRUTH
  • TRUTH BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS
  • RELATIONSHIPS LEAD TO NETWORKS
  • NETWORKS HELP YOU GROW AS A HUMAN, AS A COACH, AS A PROGRAM
  • CULTURE IS NOT FOR SALE
  • CREATING LIVING TROPHIES
  • BE BETTER - NOT BITTER

Dear Athletic Director / Hiring Committee / Head Coach,

I am writing to express my interest in contributing to your Women's Basketball program.

At the highest levels of the game, success is increasingly defined by one factor: access to and acquisition of talent. That is where I provide immediate value.

Over the past 20+ years, I have built and maintained a global recruiting infrastructure that consistently identifies, evaluates, and places talent across Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. I have helped facilitate more than 200 NCAA placements, working beyond traditional pipelines to access under-recruited, international, and transferable talent pools. I understand how to project development, manage transitions, and align players with the right systems and environments.

"I also maintain active relationships within the professional agency space, including organizations such as Gersh Sports (You First), Transferbasket, Excell Sports, and Wasserman Basketball. These relationships provide real-time insight into player movement, the transfer portal landscape, and evolving NIL dynamics, allowing me to approach roster construction with both immediacy and long-term strategy."

Currently, as Head Coach at Mohawk College (Ontario, Canada), I led a complete program turnaround by rebuilding the roster, redefining the culture, and establishing clear standards. The result: the program's first conference championship in 34 years, Coach of the Year recognition, a national #1 ranking in February 2026, the college's first All-Canadian and the first regular season title since 1990–1991. The foundation of that success was not accidental; it was built through intentional recruiting, player development, and alignment.

While recruiting is a defining strength, it is supported by a clear philosophy: culture precedes schemes, and talent must be developed, connected, and accountable. My experience as a former NCAA Division I student-athlete, combined with my background in sports business, NIL strategy, and athletic advancement, allows me to operate effectively within the modern collegiate model.

I am open to contributing in a role that aligns with your program's competitive ambitions and long-term vision. I am confident in my ability to expand your recruiting reach, strengthen roster construction, and add immediate, measurable value to your staff and student-athletes.

If you are looking to elevate your program's access to talent and build a roster with both depth and global reach, I would welcome the opportunity to connect.

Respectfully,

MIHAI RADUCANU

Women's Basketball Head Coach

Former NCAA Division I Student-Athlete

Building Champions

CULTURE IN ACTION

OCAA Championship celebration

2024-25 OCAA CHAMPIONS

Women's Basketball Conference Title

Team huddle
Coach high-fiving players
Coach connecting with players
Bench celebration

Professional Background

RESUME

COACHING PROFILE

Women's Basketball Coach and former NCAA Division I student-athlete known for building and executing global recruiting pipelines that consistently deliver high-level talent.

Over 20+ years, developed a network spanning Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia, with a proven ability to identify, evaluate, and secure players beyond traditional recruiting channels. Extensive experience placing athletes into NCAA programs and managing international and transfer transitions.

Proven program builder with the ability to align talent, culture, and development into winning environments.

HEAD COACHING EXPERIENCE

Head Coach – Women's Basketball

Mohawk College | OCAA | Hamilton, Ontario

2022 – Present

2025-26

OCAA Regular Season Champions

2025-26

OCAA Coach of the Year

2024-25

OCAA Champions

2024-25

OCAA Coach of the Year

Season Records:

2022-23

5-11

First season

2023-24

13-5

Second round of playoffs

2024-25

21-10

OCAA Champions, 5th Nationally

2025-26

15-1

OCAA Regular Season Champs, #1 Nationally

"Most will point to the hiring of coach Mihai Raducanu as the turning point."
— Hamilton Spectator

ASSISTANT COACH & PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

No Limit Performance Basketball

Canada, Global • Founder

2008-2020
  • Built one of Canada's most respected player development programs
  • Trained thousands of athletes annually
  • Helped athletes progress to NCAA, U Sports, and pro opportunities

Ganon Baker Basketball

Global

2012-Present
  • One of the world's most respected basketball development brands
  • NBA pre-draft, WNBA training, international camps
  • On-court at NCAA Final Four (Dallas 2017) WBCA Coaches Convention

UBE Talent Basketball (Lithuania)

Europe

2014-2024
  • Built the first prospect camp in Europe
  • Europe's biggest basketball camp - 20+ countries yearly
  • Helped place over 200+ players in the NCAA

Drillo Basketball (Sweden)

Europe

2023-Present
  • Identified prospects for USA HS / European Pro / NCAA paths
  • Developing HS, College and European Pro coaches

University of Guelph Women's Basketball

U Sport, Canada • Assistant Coach

2018-2021

Brock University Men's Basketball

U Sport, Canada • Assistant Coach

2013-2014

Niagara College Men's Basketball

OCAA, Canada • Assistant Coach

2011-2013

Professional Clubs

Assistant Coach (Skill Development)

  • Mississauga 905 (NBL) 2014-2015
  • Niagara Riverlions (CEBL) 2015-2016

RECRUITING EXPERTISE

International Networks:

  • Canada
  • Europe
  • United States
  • Asia

Agency Relationships:

  • Gersh Sports (You First Sports)
  • Transferbasket Agency
  • Excel Sports
  • +Others

EDUCATION & ROLES

Education

Undergraduate – Business Marketing & Management

Coastal Carolina University (NCAA D-I)

1999-2004

Graduate – Sports Administration & Leadership

Canisius University (NCAA)

2013-2015

Current Complementary Positions

Adjunct Professor

Canisius University • 2015-Present

Senior Development Specialist – Athletics

Mohawk College • 2024-Present

PLAYING CAREER

NCAA Division I Student-Athlete

Coastal Carolina University • 1999-2004

Competitive foundation rooted in accountability, preparation, and leadership.

Cathedral High School

Undefeated National Champion • 1995-1999

Canadian Jr. National Team Member (1998).

NOTABLE PLAYERS DEVELOPED

Over 18 years, helped countless players globally develop their game.

Notable Women's Players

  • Lindsay Whalen

    WNBA Champion, All-Star, Hall of Famer, Olympian

  • Maya Moore

    WNBA Champion, All-Star, Hall of Famer, Olympian

  • Saicha Grant-Allen

    NCAA, WNBA, Canadian National Team, World Champion 3x3

  • Madalyn Weinert

    U Sport Leading Rebounder & Scorer 2024-26

  • Maddie Anderson

    CCAA All-Canadian, OCAA Player of the Year

  • Julia Stenberg

    NCAA, Swedish National Team, Pro

  • Miglė Kisarauskaitė

    3x3 World Champion, Lithuanian NT, European Pro

  • Eglė Kisarauskaitė

    3x3 World Champion, Lithuanian NT, European Pro

Notable Men's Players

  • Stefan Miljenović

    Serbian National Team, EuroLeague

  • Richaun Holmes

    NCAA, NBA, EuroLeague

  • Tadas Sedekerskis

    EuroLeague, Lithuanian National Team

  • Deividas Sirvydis

    NBA, EuroLeague, Lithuanian National Team

  • Dovydas Giedraitis

    EuroLeague, Lithuanian National Team

  • Ignas Sargiunas

    NCAA, EuroLeague, Lithuanian National Team

  • Titas Sargiunas

    NCAA, EuroLeague, Lithuanian National Team

  • Sven Kaldre

    Estonian National Team, European Pro

  • Aleksas Bieliauskas

    NCAA, EuroLeague

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