CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — As the San Antonio Spurs take center stage, the spotlight naturally falls on stars like Victor Wembanyama.
But behind the scenes, a familiar name to Lowcountry basketball fans continues to play a meaningful role in the Spurs’ success. You won’t see College of Charleston great Willis Hall on the sideline during games, but his fingerprints remain all over the organization.
“You are watching the same way I’m watching it, brother,” Hall said with a smile. “He is out of this world,” he added, speaking about Wembanyama.
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For nearly a decade, Hall has carved out a steady path within the Spurs organization, a journey that began with doing just about anything asked of him.
“Very, very blessed and fortunate to have been given the opportunity that I’ve been given,” Hall said. “When I first started, I was helping, a video guy, all hands on deck, 24/7, whatever it takes.”
That willingness to embrace any role helped him grow within one of the NBA’s model franchises.
“Fortunate enough to do video coordinating to player development,” Hall said. “Now, in G-League, getting bench experience, being forced to be prepared and make decisions on the fly. It’s been extremely rewarding. I’ve loved every second of it.”
Hall’s work may not show up in the box score, but it plays a key role in player development, a critical part of any team’s success.
“Guys like Keldon, Devin — I’ve been around for a long time,” Hall said. “Getting to watch them reap the rewards of the work I know they put in, it’s very, very satisfying.”
He takes pride not just in their performance, but in who they are off the court.
“They are also really, really great people, and you can say that from top to bottom about everyone in that organization,” Hall said. “I feel so proud of them, although I don’t know if I can be proud because they are the ones putting the shots up and grinding in the weight room.”
“Seeing them rewarded for the work they put in, they deserve it.”
Hall’s journey to this point wasn’t without challenges. A torn ACL during his playing days at the College of Charleston became a turning point.
“When you can’t play, stuck on the sidelines watching, I realized the pivotal moment came that I don’t know that I can live without basketball,” Hall said. “That is where I decided I’m going to try and play, coach, do something within this game.”
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At Charleston, he built not only his basketball foundation, but his future.
“I miss that place so much. The most special place in the country,” Hall said. “Not going to get anything like it anywhere else. I really am grateful I worked with the people that I did — the coaches that I had.”
“They would have never played overseas or done this if I didn’t have those people around me,” he added. “It’s been A-plus for my experience and for me to lean on when I continue to grow.”
From Meeting Street to the NBA, Hall’s path reflects persistence, adaptability and a deep love for the game. His role may be behind the scenes, but within the Spurs organization, it carries real weight.
And as the spotlight shines on San Antonio, one thing is certain back home in Charleston: He may not take the floor tonight, but every step of his journey carries a piece of Charleston with it.
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College of Charleston great Willis Hall now coaches San Antonio Spurs as they take on the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. June 5, 2026.