Joshua Dorsette
Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball

Joshua Dorsette

Coach Joshua Dorsette joined the Men’s Basketball coaching staff in June 2025. 

Coach Dorsette is a seasoned basketball coach and youth mentor with deep roots in North Carolina. He previously served as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Durham School of the Arts, where he built a competitive program focused on discipline, fundamentals and academic accountability. 

He is the Founder and Director of Save Sports Elite, a premier travel basketball club based in Durham. Save Sports Elite is known for developing high-character athletes, providing college exposure and fostering leadership both on and off the court. Under his guidance, the program has grown into a respected name in grassroots basketball across the Southeast. 

Coach Dorsette’s Mission and Coaching Philosophy centers on building mentally tough, fundamentally sound athletes. Along with promoting academic excellence and community involvement and creating pathways for college recruitment and personal growth. He is passionate about using sports as a vehicle for change, especially in underserved communities. 

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration and Master of Science in Sports Management at North Carolina Central University. 

Coach Dorsette currently resides in Durham, NC with his two sons, Joshua Dorsette II and Josiah Dorsette, who share his love for basketball and community service.