Jack Buchan joined the VCU Men's Basketball staff in August of 2026 as Director of Analytics.
Buchan previously spent six years as a member of the Rhode Island basketball program, including the 2025-26 season as video coordinator and the 2024-25 campaign as a graduate assistant. In those roles he oversaw team film operations and analytics, including the breakdown of opposing teams' film, while also assisting with day-to-day team operations. Buchan also helped coordinate recruiting visits, as well as player development.
A four-year student manager with Rhode Island from 2020-24, Buchan was the program's head manager as a senior, overseeing a team of nine student managers. He was in charge of video and editing for all practices and games and assisted the coaching staff with scouting reports, among other responsibilities.
The Norton, Mass. native is a member of Grow the Game. He attended the 2023 National Association of Basketball Coaches Convention in Houston and is Professional Development Series Certified.
A 2024 graduate from Rhode Island, Buchan earned bachelor's degrees in Communications as well as Sports Media and Communications. He also minored in Social Justice and Civic Responsibilities.
