FIRST SEASON: 2023-24
A New Orleans native, Felix brings with him valuable experience from Loyola University New Orleans, where he served as assistant coach for two seasons, to New Orleans men's basketball. Felix joined the Loyola men's basketball program as an assistant coach in August 2021.
In his second season (2022-2023) with the team, Felix contributed to the Wolf Pack securing both the SSAC Regular Season and Tournament Championships for the second consecutive year. The team's impressive 24-7 overall record tied for the second-most wins in a single season in Loyola's program history. Notably, in Felix's debut season on the coaching staff, Loyola achieved a significant milestone by clinching the 2022 NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship title, marking only the second national championship in the school's history.
Before transitioning from player to coach, Felix enjoyed a professional basketball career playing in the respected Croatian professional basketball league during the 2016-2017 season. Subsequently, he went on to play in the NBA's G League, representing the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers organizations from 2017 to 2020.
During his time as a student-athlete at the University of Texas, Felix was a point guard under the guidance of head coaches Rick Barnes and Shaka Smart. Throughout his four years, he played in 132 games while starting 78 of them. Felix made the Big 12 all-conference team in 2014 and was a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. He was also named the Big 12 Player of the week and the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week. Felix's presence was instrumental in Texas' success as the team earned three NCAA Tournament berths during his tenure.
Prior to his college career, Felix experienced a storied high school career at St. Augustine High School, where he led the Purple Knights to a 5A State Championship. His performance during his junior season earned him the prestigious 5A Player of the Year award, solidifying his reputation as one of the elite point guards in the nation before joining the University of Texas.
Felix is a 2016 graduate of the University of Texas with a bachelor's degree in physical culture and sports.