Coach Allen Carden brings over 40 years of basketball coaching and mentorship experience to DBCU, with 600+ career wins and a proven track record of developing student-athletes for collegiate and professional opportunity. 

Background & Playing Career

• A graduate of Northwest Whitfield High School (Tunnel Hill, GA), where he finished his senior season (1982) as the Bruins’ all-time leading scorer in basketball.

• Holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership and has served in various high‐level athletic and educational leadership roles including head coach, athletic director, and dean of students. 

Commitment to Student Development

• More than just wins: Coach Carden mentors players on life beyond basketball, focusing on academic achievement, personal discipline, and leadership.

• Community impact: Believing that athletics offer a platform for service, he encourages involvement in mentorship, outreach, and discipleship programs.

Personal Life

Coach Carden is a devoted husband, father of four college athletes, and grandfather of seven. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, weightlifting, and trail biking. He believes his greatest legacy will be “young men who live their faith boldly, lead with humility, and leave a positive mark where they go.”