The 2025-26 campaign will mark the third season for Tim Bross as the lead assistant on Gus Argenal’s staff. Bross assisted Argenal to the most successful season ever for a first-year head coach at Cal State San Bernardino, as the men’s basketball team won a CCAA Regular Season Championship, a West Region Championship, advanced to the Division II Final Four, and notched a 27-8 record. Additionally, he has helped Argenal to 50 wins in his first two seasons, the most in CSUSB history.
"Tim Bross is one of the most talented and respected coaches on the West Coast," said Argenal when hiring Tim. "We are very fortunate to have a coach that has Division I, II, and III experience and was a sitting head coach for three years. Along with great experience, Tim brings elite winning. He has impacted recruiting and the competitiveness of every program he has served."
Bross assists Argenal with all phases of the program, including coaching, player development, scouting, fundraising, scheduling, and academic oversight. The Yotes earned a 3.09 cumulative GPA in the fall of 2024.
He also serves as recruiting coordinator and oversaw a 2023 recruiting class that yielded 10 transfers and multiple starters, including the 2024 NCAA Division II West Region Tournament Most Valuable Player, Chris Mitchell. The 2024 recruiting class featured transfers Evan Oliver and Andrew Henderson, both All-CCAA First Team honorees. Oliver was also selected to the D2 CCAA All-West Region Second Team. A third transfer, Nic Welp, was named All-CCAA Honorable Mention.
Bross has found success in recruiting at every stop of his coaching career, having recruited and coached more than 30 players to all-conference honors. Additionally, Bross has coached nearly 25 student-athletes that have signed contracts to play professional basketball.
A respected tactician and skills coach, Bross aided in the development of senior transfers Evan Oliver and Andrew Henderson:
Under his tutelage, Oliver increased his scoring average from 12.6 points per game in 2023-2024 to 15.1 points in 2024-2025. Additionally, Oliver improved as a 3-point shooter from 2023-2024 to 2024-2025 by making 34 more 3s and increasing his 3-point field goal percentage from 31.0% (26-84 3FG) to 34.9% (60-172 3FG). He also led the CCAA in steals and assists in 2024-2025. During the 2023-2024 campaign, Oliver averaged 1.2 assists per game. He increased that mark by more than four assists per game (5.7 ast) en route to the CCAA passing crown.
Henderson scored 11.6 points per game in 2023-2024 and increased his scoring average to 17.3 points per game with the Yotes in 2024-2025. He shot 36.6% from 3, 47.0% from the floor, and 78.9% from the line at CSUSB. The year prior, Henderson shot 30.2% from 3, 42.8% from the field, and 73.8% from the stripe. Henderson averaged six more minutes per game for the Yotes, and more than doubled his steals from last year – earning 50 swipes this season versus 22 last year
Cal State San Bernardino (2023 to Present): Assistant Coach
- Helped lead the program to an overall record of 50-20 and 31-13 in conference play
- Qualified for the NCAA Division II West Region Tournament both seasons, helping the Yotes earn a 4-1 record in West Region Tournament action
- Earned a Final 4 appearance in 2024 after CSUSB won the NCAA Division II West Region Tournament. The Yotes went on to defeat Gannon 99-65 in the NCAA quarterfinal
- As recruiting coordinator has signed 20 players in two seasons. This includes three All-CCAA First Team selections, an All-CCAA Honorable mention selection, and the 2024 NCAA Division II West Region Tournament Most Valuable Player
- Coordinates academics and oversees all logistical affairs, including team travel, camps and clinics, and management of gear and apparel
- Fundraised more than $35,000
Cal Maritime (2020 to 2023): Head Coach
- Led the program to an overall record of 26-25 and 19-13 in conference play
- Keelhaulers qualified for post-season play in both of his seasons as head coach
- Advanced to the semifinal round of the Cal Pac Men's Basketball Tournament during his first season of competition as head coach
- Beat Div. II Holy Names 72-67 on Dec. 14, 2022
- In two seasons, recruited and coached four all-conference players and the 2021-2022 Defensive Player of the Year
- Fundraised more than $50,000
University of Redlands (2018 to 2020): Assistant Coach
- Earned a 35-18 record in two seasons, including 20-7 in 2019-20 – the best finish in seven years. The 20-win season is one of only four in the 102-year history of the men’s basketball program
- Managed all aspects of recruitment. Received commitments from seven players, including the 2020 SCIAC Newcomer of the Year and First-Team All-SCIAC selection
- Coordinated the defense, in-game substitutions, game scheduling, and opponent scouting
- Led all community service efforts, handled all team travel, and served as director of a series of sports camps that brought in more than 300 campers and grossed approximately $30,000
- Also served in the role of assistant director of athletics for game day operations and special projects
Chaminade University (2016 to 2018): Assistant Coach
- Assisted Chaminade to a 34-23 record in two seasons, including its first post-season win in three years, victories over two nationally ranked opponents, and a win over University of California-Berkeley in the Maui Invitational
- As recruiting coordinator, oversaw the signing of the 2017-2018 recruiting class, which yielded two all-conference selections. Recruiting territories included Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington
- Coordinated the defense. Team improved in major defensive statistical categories each season, including defensive field goal percentage
- Oversaw the skill development of perimeter players, producing five all-conference selections in two years, including one all-region performer and the 2017 PacWest Newcomer of the Year
Hawaii Pacific University (2015 to 2016; 2012 to 2014): Assistant Coach
- Helped guide HPU to a 19-9 record, its best finish in six years
- Responsible for skill development of perimeter players, including all-conference guard Chauncey Orr
- Oversaw successful NCAA waiver process to recover year of eligibility for Orr, an eventual first-team all-conference pick and the 2017 PacWest Tournament Most Valuable Player
- Helped lead 2013-2014 Sea Warriors to first winning season in five years and HPU’s first Division II post-season victory
- Signed Connor Looney in 2013, the 2016-2017 PacWest Conference Defender of the Year and a first-team all-conference selection
University of Hawaii (2014-2015): Administrative Assistant
- Contributed to 22-13 season and a berth in the Big West Tournament Championship
- Served as interim Director of Basketball Operations for majority of 2014-2015 season and managed all administrative affairs, including the recruiting database and all aspects of opponent scouting
Bross graduated from Gonzaga University with a double major in journalism and political science. The Washington state native earned a Master’s in secondary education from Hawaii Pacific University. He resides in Southern California with his wife, Crista, and three children.
Tim Bross Coaching Year-by-Year
| 2012-13 |
Hawaii Pacific (Asst.) |
10-16 |
PacWest Tournament Quarterfinalist |
| 2013-14 |
Hawaii Pacific (Asst.) |
15-13 |
PacWest Tournament Semifinalist |
| 2014-15 |
Hawaii (Admin. Asst.) |
22-13 |
Big West Tournament Finalist |
| 2015-16 |
Hawaii Pacific (Asst.) |
19-9 |
PacWest Tournament Quarterfinalist |
| 2016-17 |
Chaminade (Asst.) |
18-11 |
PacWest Tournament Semifinalist |
| 2017-18 |
Chaminade (Asst.) |
16-12 |
PacWest Tournament Quarterfinalist |
| 2018-19 |
Redlands (Asst.) |
15-11 |
SCIAC Tournament Semifinalist |
| 2019-20 |
Redlands (Asst.) |
20-7 |
SCIAC Tournament Finalist |
| 2020-21 |
Cal Maritime |
|
Season cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2021-22 |
Cal Maritime |
13-10 |
CalPac Tournament Semifinalist |
| 2022-23 |
Cal Maritime |
13-15 |
CalPac Tournament Quarterfinalist |
| 2023-24 |
Cal State San Bernardino (Asst.) |
27-8 |
CCAA Regular Season Champion
CCAA Tournament Finalist
NCAA Division II West Region Champion
NCAA Division II National Semifinalist |
| 2024-25 |
Cal State San Bernardino (Asst.) |
23-12 |
CCAA Tournament Semifinalist
NCAA Division II West Region Semifinalist |
Overall Record: 211-137 (.606)
