University of Delaware Athletics
Phillips, McCrae, Rogers Join Delaware Men's Basketball Coaching Staff
6/15/2016 4:25:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Martin Ingelsby announced Wednesday that Bill Phillips and Corey McCrae have joined his staff as assistant coaches while Pat Rogers will become the program's director of operations.
The talented trio brings unique expertise to the Blue Hen staff and a wealth of experience not only from the NCAA Division I level but from one of the most respected high school programs in the nation.
Phillips spent the previous five seasons at Delaware's Colonial Athletic Association rival James Madison where his recruiting acumen and player development skills helped the Dukes capture the 2013 league title and NCAA Tournament berth; McCrae comes to UD from a DeMatha Catholic High School program that is consistently ranked among the nation's best and where he helped hone the skills of numerous NCAA Division I standouts; and Rogers moves from Notre Dame where his skill and innovation as video coordinator played a key role in the Irish's run to the NCAA Regional Finals each of the past two seasons.
Bill Phillips
“I am very excited to welcome Bill to the Blue Hen family,” said Ingelsby, who was named head coach May 25 after spending the last 13 years on the staff at Notre Dame. “Bill has developed a strong reputation in the industry as a high level recruiter and I look forward to him working with and developing our frontline players. His playing and coaching experience along with his familiarity with the CAA make him a great asset to our basketball program.”
“I am excited and extremely grateful for this opportunity to be a part of the University of Delaware and Coach Ingelsby's staff,” Phillips said. “Coach Ingelsby has a great vision for this program and I'm ready to get to work and help him realize it.”
Career Highlights
• Assistant Coach at James Madison, 2012-16; Director of Operations, 2011-12
• Led JMU to Colonial Athletic Association title, NCAA Tournament berth, NCAA First Four victory, 2013
• Assistant Coach at Philadelphia University, 2010-11
• Played collegiately at William & Mary (1998 CAA All-Rookie selection) and Saint Joseph's (two-time All-Atlantic 10)
• Led SJU to 2001 NCAA Tournament, 2002 NIT Tournament; 2002 captain; scored 1,007 career points; inducted into the Saint Joseph's Basketball Hall of Fame, 2010
• Two-time Academic All-American; Atlantic 10 Student-Athlete of the Year, 2001 and 2002; graduated Cum Laude from Saint Joseph's, finance degree, 2001; master's degree, financial services, 2002
• Played eight professional seasons at international level, including stops with 10 different teams in France, Greece, Spain, Italy and Germany
Corey McCrae
“Corey is another great addition to our staff here at Delaware,” said Ingelsby of McCrae. “He comes with a strong pedigree as a former Division I basketball player and as an assistant coach at DeMatha Catholic, one of the most successful high school programs in the country. Corey has extensive recruiting contacts both regionally and nationally. His passion and expertise in developing players will be infectious to our basketball team. “
“I'm excited to join the Blue Hen family,” McCrae said. “Coach Ingelsby is one of the brightest young coaches in the country and I look forward to helping him take the UD program to new heights.”
Career Highlights
• Assistant Coach at alma mater, national power DeMatha Catholic High School (Hyattsville, Md.), 2011-16
• Head Coach for DC Assault and DC Premier (AAU), 2012-14
• Athletic Trainer, ASM Sport Management, Las Vegas, 2009 (training professional athletes and enhancing players' skill sets in preparation for NBA season)
• Began college career at Wagner, 2002-04 (played for Ingelsby)
• Finished career at Fordham, serving as team captain final two seasons; earned program's Taco Poto Award for outstanding leadership, 2005
• Graduated with business management degree from Fordham, 2006
Pat Rogers
“Pat was an integral part of our success at Notre Dame and I am thrilled that he will join us at Delaware,” Ingelsby noted. “He will spearhead our video and analytics efforts and work closely with our student-athletes to help enhance their experience here. His versatility and skill set make him an extremely valuable addition to our staff. “
“I couldn't be more excited to join the University of Delaware community and have the chance to work with Coach Ingelsby once again,” said Rogers. “He is a great mentor. I'm ready to hit the ground running and get to work.”
Career Highlights
• Recently completed third year on Notre Dame staff, second as video coordinator
• Worked with day-to-day oversight of program and administration of Notre Dame Boys Basketball camps
• Student manager for two seasons
• Graduated from Notre Dame in 2010 with degree in accountancy from the Mendoza College of Business; master's degree in business administration from Providence, 2012
• Graduate assistant at Providence, 2010-12; director of basketball operations at The Citadel, 2012-13
Ingelsby's third men's basketball assistant coach position will be filled later this month.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Kevin Tritt att: ktritt@udel.edu (email) / 302-831-8007 (office) / 302-562-5129 (cell)
The talented trio brings unique expertise to the Blue Hen staff and a wealth of experience not only from the NCAA Division I level but from one of the most respected high school programs in the nation.
Phillips spent the previous five seasons at Delaware's Colonial Athletic Association rival James Madison where his recruiting acumen and player development skills helped the Dukes capture the 2013 league title and NCAA Tournament berth; McCrae comes to UD from a DeMatha Catholic High School program that is consistently ranked among the nation's best and where he helped hone the skills of numerous NCAA Division I standouts; and Rogers moves from Notre Dame where his skill and innovation as video coordinator played a key role in the Irish's run to the NCAA Regional Finals each of the past two seasons.
Bill Phillips
“I am very excited to welcome Bill to the Blue Hen family,” said Ingelsby, who was named head coach May 25 after spending the last 13 years on the staff at Notre Dame. “Bill has developed a strong reputation in the industry as a high level recruiter and I look forward to him working with and developing our frontline players. His playing and coaching experience along with his familiarity with the CAA make him a great asset to our basketball program.”
“I am excited and extremely grateful for this opportunity to be a part of the University of Delaware and Coach Ingelsby's staff,” Phillips said. “Coach Ingelsby has a great vision for this program and I'm ready to get to work and help him realize it.”
Career Highlights
• Assistant Coach at James Madison, 2012-16; Director of Operations, 2011-12
• Led JMU to Colonial Athletic Association title, NCAA Tournament berth, NCAA First Four victory, 2013
• Assistant Coach at Philadelphia University, 2010-11
• Played collegiately at William & Mary (1998 CAA All-Rookie selection) and Saint Joseph's (two-time All-Atlantic 10)
• Led SJU to 2001 NCAA Tournament, 2002 NIT Tournament; 2002 captain; scored 1,007 career points; inducted into the Saint Joseph's Basketball Hall of Fame, 2010
• Two-time Academic All-American; Atlantic 10 Student-Athlete of the Year, 2001 and 2002; graduated Cum Laude from Saint Joseph's, finance degree, 2001; master's degree, financial services, 2002
• Played eight professional seasons at international level, including stops with 10 different teams in France, Greece, Spain, Italy and Germany
Corey McCrae
“Corey is another great addition to our staff here at Delaware,” said Ingelsby of McCrae. “He comes with a strong pedigree as a former Division I basketball player and as an assistant coach at DeMatha Catholic, one of the most successful high school programs in the country. Corey has extensive recruiting contacts both regionally and nationally. His passion and expertise in developing players will be infectious to our basketball team. “
“I'm excited to join the Blue Hen family,” McCrae said. “Coach Ingelsby is one of the brightest young coaches in the country and I look forward to helping him take the UD program to new heights.”
Career Highlights
• Assistant Coach at alma mater, national power DeMatha Catholic High School (Hyattsville, Md.), 2011-16
• Head Coach for DC Assault and DC Premier (AAU), 2012-14
• Athletic Trainer, ASM Sport Management, Las Vegas, 2009 (training professional athletes and enhancing players' skill sets in preparation for NBA season)
• Began college career at Wagner, 2002-04 (played for Ingelsby)
• Finished career at Fordham, serving as team captain final two seasons; earned program's Taco Poto Award for outstanding leadership, 2005
• Graduated with business management degree from Fordham, 2006
Pat Rogers
“Pat was an integral part of our success at Notre Dame and I am thrilled that he will join us at Delaware,” Ingelsby noted. “He will spearhead our video and analytics efforts and work closely with our student-athletes to help enhance their experience here. His versatility and skill set make him an extremely valuable addition to our staff. “
“I couldn't be more excited to join the University of Delaware community and have the chance to work with Coach Ingelsby once again,” said Rogers. “He is a great mentor. I'm ready to hit the ground running and get to work.”
Career Highlights
• Recently completed third year on Notre Dame staff, second as video coordinator
• Worked with day-to-day oversight of program and administration of Notre Dame Boys Basketball camps
• Student manager for two seasons
• Graduated from Notre Dame in 2010 with degree in accountancy from the Mendoza College of Business; master's degree in business administration from Providence, 2012
• Graduate assistant at Providence, 2010-12; director of basketball operations at The Citadel, 2012-13
Ingelsby's third men's basketball assistant coach position will be filled later this month.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Kevin Tritt att: ktritt@udel.edu (email) / 302-831-8007 (office) / 302-562-5129 (cell)
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