Dayton Flyers hire former Miami University standout as director of player development

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Director of player development is a new position. UD posted the job opening on May 1 with this description:

“The Director of Player Development serves under the direction of the head coach to support the men’s basketball student-athletes as a mentor and advisor in their overall development. The director will serve as program liaison to various campus support services (i.e. academics, compliance, etc). This position also assists the head coach with coordination of the program’s community involvement by both the coaches and team. UD Athletics employees are expected to comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the University, the NCAA and the Atlantic 10.”

COACH FEATURES: Darren Hertz; James Kane; Anthony Solomon; Ricardo Greer

Among other qualifications, candidates needed five years of professional basketball playing experience. Davis played pro basketball in Spain from 1998-2010. He then played in Mexico, Argentina and Uruguay until 2013.