Northeastern women’s basketball head coach Priscilla Edwards-Lloyd announced on June 1 that Nick Alves has joined the Huskies as an assistant coach. Edwards-Lloyd said, “Incredibly excited to welcome Nick to our Husky family. Nick is a Boston native through and through; his pride for the city runs deep. Nick also brings high-level experience, having coached in the ACC. Nick is a passionate coach with a knack for player development. Nick is a rising star in this industry. We are excited to have him with us!”
Alves previously spent two seasons with the Boston College women’s basketball program, serving most recently as an assistant coach and director of operations. He began at Boston College as a graduate assistant during the 2023-24 season before taking on a volunteer role and later earning an elevated position on staff.
Before his collegiate coaching career, Alves worked extensively in the Boston area as athletics director at both the Boston Center for Youth & Families and Boston Prep Charter School. He compiled winning records at three different programs over six years as a high school basketball coach and dedicated time to mentoring youth players across the city.
In 2017, Alves founded Better Opportunity Basketball, a non-profit organization designed to help inner-city youth navigate college recruitment by offering showcases, mentorship rooted in leadership development, and academic support such as tutoring and SAT preparation. Alves has also run camps overseas in Belgium, Austria, France, the Netherlands, and Cabo Verde while working with international players who have advanced to professional leagues.
A native of Boston, Alves played varsity basketball at Milton Academy under head coach Lamar Reddicks before attending Boston College, where he earned degrees in sociology and communication along with a master’s degree.
