Coach Keith Graves Jr. serves as the Director of Basketball Operations and Head Coach of the Thailand Gorillas Men’s Professional Team. A respected leader with over a decade of coaching success internationally, Coach Keith brings a winning pedigree and a deep passion for developing athletes on and off the court.

His professional coaching résumé includes:

2012 NJCAA National Runner-Up

2015 National Champion & Regional Champion

2015 NACA National Coach of the Year

2018 Title IX National Champion

2018 NIAA State & National Champion (Men)

2018 National North Champion (twice)

2020 Provincial Champion (14U, 16U, 18U, 20U, 22U)

6x Region Coach of the Year

2022 HBL Pro Women’s Champion

2022 HKYCBL Champion (Boys)

2023 ASYSIS National Champion (U16 Boys, U18 Boys & Girls)

2024 Tapics National Champion

Coach Keith has successfully led programs in China, Taiwan, Myanmar, Vietnam, USA, and Thailand, building competitive teams and expanding youth development systems. Under his leadership, the Thailand Gorillas compete at the highest levels, including the Warriors Pro Men’s League, FIBA 3×3 Asia events, the Thai Global Basketball League, and Thai League.

His mission is to also provide high-level training, exposure, and pathways for student-athletes to reach national, collegiate, and international stages.

Under his leadership, the Thailand Gorillas are expanding rapidly, with competitive youth teams preparing for major international events such as the Asia Pacific FIBA Cup, Asia Global Youth Basketball Championships, and the USBA National Championship. He also works closely with top coaches and partners to create showcase opportunities in the U.S., while supporting player success both on and off the court.

Coach Keith believes in the power of basketball to uplift communities and shape futures, and he continues to work toward building a basketball legacy across Asia.

His vision extends beyond wins and championships—Coach Keith is committed to building pathways for youth through international tournaments, U.S. showcase tours, and scholarship opportunities worldwide. His leadership is shaping the Thailand Gorillas into one of Asia’s premier basketball organizations.