Darryl Royster is in his third season as an assistant coach on the men's basketball staff at Morton College under head coach Conte Stamas.
A familiar face in the Chicago basketball scene, Royster brings a wealth of experience as a coach and referee to the Panthers’ bench.
Royster made his mark in college basketball first as a referee, patrolling the hardwood for local college and high school games, as well as contests in the Big Ten, Missouri Valley Conference and Conference USA at the NCAA Division I level. He then transitioned his career into coaching when he started the RBS traveling basketball team for young men. Under his guidance, RBS became a prominent AAU squad both locally and nationally, taking second in 2003 at the AAU National Championships in Florida. Royster mentored many players who went on to success at the collegiate level both athletically and academically, including Jitim Young, Luther Head and Javale McGee.
Royster, a 1976 graduate of MacMurray College, was honored for his referee contributions to the game of basketball in 2009 when he was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He played and graduated from De La Salle High School in Chicago.
