Kentfield, Calif.
Demetrius Roquemore was named head coach of the College of Marin women’s basketball program on October 15, 2026. He brings over 20 years of coaching and playing experience to the Mariners.
Roquemore most recently coached the boys’ varsity basketball team at The Branson School, leading the Bulls to a 23-8 record, an undefeated 8-0 mark in Marin County Athletic League play, and the 2023-24 MCAL championship. Branson also advanced to the North Coast Section Open Division.
His coaching background includes eight years at Sacred Heart from 2012 to 2020, where he contributed to a state championship and three Northern California championships. Additionally, Roquemore served as assistant coach at City College of San Francisco from 2000 to 2003 and as head coach at Albany High School from 2021 to 2023. He co-founded the East Bay Wildcats basketball club.
As a former collegiate basketball player at Allan Hancock College, Roquemore also attended San Francisco State University.
College of Marin Athletic Director Ryan Byrne said, “Demetrius is a really dynamic coach and has experience at just about every level. He played at the community college level and had success beyond that. He really understands the community college student-athlete experience, and he has also coached at the club and high school level, and he has had success everywhere he has gone. I think he’s a perfect fit for us to be able to take our student-athletes and get them prepared for the next level.”
CSB Take
Demetrius Roquemore’s hiring as head coach of the College of Marin women’s basketball team brings a wealth of experience from multiple levels of basketball. His coaching success and playing background align well with the college’s goals to develop strong student-athletes. Roquemore’s leadership could be instrumental in advancing the Mariners’ competitiveness and preparing players for future opportunities on and off the court.
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