Luers Named Graduate Assistant
6/20/2025 11:30:00 AM | Men's Basketball
OXFORD, Ohio – Dan Luers has been named a graduate assistant for the Miami men's basketball program, head coach Travis Steele announced today. Luers spent his final collegiate season with Miami in 2024-25, as he served as a team captain for the Red and White.
"I am thrilled that Dan Luers is staying in our program as a graduate assistant," said Steele. "Dan has been instrumental in our rebuild here at Miami as a player, and I am confident that he will continue to have a positive impact in his new role."
Luers will assist the program in a multitude of facets, including recruiting, player mentorship, team travel, video, scouting and various other assignments.
Luers began his collegiate career at Defiance College, where he played his first season during the 2020-21 COVID-19 shortened season. He went on to attend Eastern Illinois University for the next three years as an impact player for the Panthers. With one year of eligibility left, Luers joined the RedHawks last season, providing strong leadership on and off the court.
"I am incredibly blessed to join the Miami Men's Basketball staff," said Luers. "Thanks to Coach Steele and the rest of the coaches for giving me this incredible opportunity and chance to begin my coaching career. I am really excited to start this journey at a place that means so much to me."
"I am thrilled that Dan Luers is staying in our program as a graduate assistant," said Steele. "Dan has been instrumental in our rebuild here at Miami as a player, and I am confident that he will continue to have a positive impact in his new role."
Luers will assist the program in a multitude of facets, including recruiting, player mentorship, team travel, video, scouting and various other assignments.
Luers began his collegiate career at Defiance College, where he played his first season during the 2020-21 COVID-19 shortened season. He went on to attend Eastern Illinois University for the next three years as an impact player for the Panthers. With one year of eligibility left, Luers joined the RedHawks last season, providing strong leadership on and off the court.
"I am incredibly blessed to join the Miami Men's Basketball staff," said Luers. "Thanks to Coach Steele and the rest of the coaches for giving me this incredible opportunity and chance to begin my coaching career. I am really excited to start this journey at a place that means so much to me."
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