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Forbes
01-04-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
New Iona Coach Dan Geriot Vows To Bring In NBA Strategies And Scouts
Dan Geriot was introduced Tuesday as the new Iona men's basketball coach An enthusiastic Dan Geriot vowed to bring NBA strategies and scouts with him as he ushers in a new era with the Iona men's basketball program. Geriot, 36, was named the Iona coach March 20 after spending the last nine seasons as an assistant with the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans. He replaced Tobin Anderson, who was let go after posting a 33-34 record in two seasons, and reaching the MAAC championship game last month. 'Twenty days ago I was in the NBA,' Geriot, who includes Cleveland Cavaliers President Koby Altman and Detroit Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff as mentors, said at his introductory press conference at Iona's LaPenta School of Business. 'We were right there. We were working out the same guys and doing the same workouts that we're going to be able to do here, and play a very similar style. We're going to be spaced. We're going to really evaluate the decision making.' Geriot said he wants to recruit and coach 'guys who can dribble and pass' and his team will feature 'multiple ball-handlers.' 'That will be something you see a ton of as we continue on this journey,' he said. Iona has a proud tradition in the MAAC with many NCAA Tournament appearances, most recently under Rick Pitino two years ago. Geriot said he's heard from several former Iona coaches, including Jeff Ruland, Tim Welsh and Tim Cluess. He also promised that more NBA scouts would be around the program due to his connections within the league. 'We're going to have a lot of people in our gym, too,' he said, adding that a scout from the Washington Wizards had already been in. 'We're gonna have more scouts in here….walking around with me, seeing everything. Those are my friends. This is a real thing. These are real relationships that I'm bringing from the NBA to Iona.' Citing the dominance of Name, Image and Likeness and the transfer portal in today's college sports world, Iona has also hired a general manager for men's basketball in Craig Moore. 'We don't know what the [NIL] Iona AD Matt Glovaski said he wanted to make an outside-the-box hire to deal with today's changing college sports landscape. 'As a mid-major, you have to think differently, you have to think outside the box and try to build a model that can make it sustainable,' he said. Asked if Iona would participate in revenue-sharing, Glovaski said, 'We're still kind of working through that right now. You've got to be kind of prepared for everything.' They have their work cut out for them in terms of building a roster. Iona has 10 players in the transfer portal and two have exhausted their eligibility, leaving just three players on the team: Jojo Wallace, Jacob Hogarth and Christian Winborne. The others are working out on campus and could still come back. 'We're evaluating them,' Geriot said. "We we will offer a few of them to come back.' He said he wants players who 'are willing to get better' and 'get a workout in' during a visit to campus. 'We're gonna recruit shooting and skill, and that's what I was when I played,' Geriot said. 'I think the idea is we want to get guys that are dribbling, passing decision-makers and guys that are going to share the ball with each other.' Pat Wallace will remain on staff as an assistant and Geriot said they will be hitting the transfer portal hard. He also said he can empathize with all the players in the portal, including the Iona guys. 'I told our guys, go in the portal,' he said. 'You deserve this opportunity. I have so much empathy for what they're going through. Its a hard business. The more I'm feeling zooms and feeling guys in the portal, even our own guys, I'm like… I'm so sorry for you guys. I apologize for what society's doing.' Geriot is one of several former NBA assistants who have taken over college programs, including Kevin Young (BYU), Luke Loucks (Florida State) and Alex Jensen (Utah). Geriot is the only one who is not an alumnus of the school at which he was hired, and he said that was a plus because it proved Iona was forward-thinking. With the college game resembling the pro game more and more with NIL and free agency, Geriot expects that trend to continue. 'I think you will be reporting on more NBA assistants becoming college head coaches in the near future,' Geriot said.
Associated Press
21-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Iona University Names Dan Geriot as Head Coach of Men's Basketball Program
New Rochelle, N.Y., March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iona University has appointed Dan Geriot as head coach of the Gaels' men's basketball program. Geriot comes to New Rochelle after spending the last nine seasons on the coaching staff of the Cleveland Cavaliers and then the New Orleans Pelicans in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In addition, Iona is announcing its intentions to hire the first-ever general manager for the program in the upcoming days. 'The landscape of college basketball has changed dramatically over the last couple of years. In order to sustain the success Iona basketball has achieved over several decades, we need a different orientation and structure for the program,' said Seamus Carey, Ph.D., Iona president. 'Dan Geriot's experience fits the needs of the program well and we are confident that under his guidance, our student-athletes will grow and succeed both on and off the court.' 'Dan's background in player development and coaching at a high level makes him a great fit for Iona,' said Matthew Glovaski, director of Athletics. 'He has a vision for the future of our program and an understanding of what it takes to compete at a high level. We are excited to have him on board and eager to see what he brings to our team.' 'I am grateful for this opportunity and excited to get to work,' Geriot said. 'Iona has a strong basketball tradition and history of success, and I look forward to being part of it. Our goal is to build a team that plays hard, competes at the highest level, and makes our fans proud. I can't wait to get started.' DAN GERIOT: THE 16TH HEAD COACH IN PROGRAM HISTORY Dan Geriot was in his 10th NBA season and first with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2024-25 after spending the previous two years as an assistant coach and director of player development with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was responsible for assisting Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, scouting opponents, developing game plans, and focusing on individual development for frontcourt players. Over the course of nine seasons with the Cavs, Geriot took on increasing responsibility in coaching roles, including assistant coach (2019-2021), head coach of the G League's Canton Charge (2021-22), assistant/player development coach (2018-19), assistant video coordinator/coaching assistant (2016-18), and seasonal video coordinator during the 2015-16 championship season. Before his time with the Cavaliers, Geriot coached at the collegiate level as an assistant coach at Campbell University from 2013-2015 and Princeton University from 2011-2013, under head coach Mitch Henderson. During his time on Division I coaching staffs, he contributed to recruiting, scouting, and player skill development. Geriot's playing career at the University of Richmond from 2006-2011 was marked by his leadership and standout performances. He helped lead the Spiders to two NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Sweet 16 run in 2011. Over the course of his career, he averaged 10.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 266 assists, finishing with 1,386 points and ranking 17th on Richmond's all-time scoring list. He played professionally in Belgium for Verviers during the 2011-12 season before transitioning to coaching. A native of Springfield, Pa., Geriot was named Delaware County Player of the Year in high school after averaging 24.8 points and 10.8 rebounds per game as a senior at Springfield High. Geriot holds a degree in political science and history from the University of Richmond. A press conference to introduce Dan Geriot as the head coach of Iona University men's basketball will be held on the University's New Rochelle campus in the coming weeks. Details regarding the event will be announced soon.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pelicans assistant Dan Geriot named head coach at Iona following the firing of Tobin Anderson
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans assistant Dan Geriot was named coach at Iona on Thursday, three days after Tobin Anderson was fired following two years in the job as the replacement for Rick Pitino. The 36-year-old Geriot was in his 10th season as an NBA assistant, nine years with the Cleveland Cavaliers and one with the Pelicans. He played at Richmond from 2006-11 and began his coaching career as an assistant at Princeton and Campbell. The Gaels finished this season 17-17 and reached the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship game. They were 16-17 in Anderson's first season. ___ AP March Madness bracket: and coverage: Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. The Associated Press
Forbes
20-03-2025
- Business
- Forbes
NCAA Coaching Carousel: Iona Names NBA Assistant Dan Geriot New Coach
13 March 2011: Richmond Spiders center Dan Geriot (41) attempts to drive to the basket around the ... [+] defense of Dayton Flyers forward/center Devin Searcy (34) during the second half of the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament played at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. Richmond beat Dayton 67-54. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) After firing former men's basketball coach Tobin Anderson, Iona wasted no time in naming his replacement. Iona appointed Dan Geriot after he spent the last nine seasons as an assistant with the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans. In addition, Iona is announcing its intentions to hire the first-ever general manager for the program in the upcoming days. "The landscape of college basketball has changed dramatically over the last couple of years. In order to sustain the success Iona basketball has achieved over several decades, we need a different orientation and structure for the program," said Seamus Carey, Ph.D., Iona president. "Dan Geriot's experience fits the needs of the program well and we are confident that under his guidance, our student-athletes will grow and succeed both on and off the court." "Dan's background in player development and coaching at a high level makes him a great fit for Iona," said Matthew Glovaski, director of Athletics. "He has a vision for the future of our program and an understanding of what it takes to compete at a high level. We are excited to have him on board and eager to see what he brings to our team." "I am grateful for this opportunity and excited to get to work," Geriot said. "Iona has a strong basketball tradition and history of success, and I look forward to being part of it. Our goal is to build a team that plays hard, competes at the highest level, and makes our fans proud. I can't wait to get started." Geriot was in his 10th NBA season and first with the Pelicans in 2024-25 after spending the previous two years as an assistant coach and director of player development with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was responsible for assisting Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, scouting opponents, developing game plans, and focusing on individual development for frontcourt players. Over the course of nine seasons with the Cavs, Geriot took on increasing responsibility in coaching roles, including assistant coach (2019-2021), head coach of the G League's Canton Charge (2021-22), assistant/player development coach (2018-19), assistant video coordinator/coaching assistant (2016-18), and seasonal video coordinator during the 2015-16 championship season. Before his time with the Cavaliers, Geriot coached at the collegiate level as an assistant coach at Campbell University from 2013-2015 and Princeton University from 2011-2013, under head coach Mitch Henderson. During his time on Division I coaching staffs, he contributed to recruiting, scouting, and player skill development. Geriot's playing career at the University of Richmond from 2006-2011 was marked by his leadership and standout performances. He helped lead the Spiders to two NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Sweet 16 run in 2011. Over the course of his career, he averaged 10.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 266 assists, finishing with 1,386 points and ranking 17th on Richmond's all-time scoring list. He played professionally in Belgium for Verviers during the 2011-12 season before transitioning to coaching.
