Returning for his fifth year as Assistant to the Head Coach is Miami legend and Hall of Famer Damon Frierson.
Frierson handles several tasks for the men’s basketball team. He is responsible for budget, team academics and the admission process for all of the newcomers. He serves as mentor to each of current players drawing upon his own experiences at Miami. Frierson also works with the program’s managers and student assistants. He is the point person for an increased effort in both alumni and Miami Basketball alumni engagement.
A two-time All-MAC selection and the fifth all-time leading scorer for Miami men’s basketball, Frierson propelled the RedHawks to MAC regular-season titles in 1997 and 1999 and a MAC Tournament crown in 1997. Leading Miami to three postseason appearances during his career from 1996-99, he was a key component on one of the greatest NCAA Tournament runs in program history as the 1999 RedHawks reached the Sweet 16. He owns the single-season record for minutes played (1,201) and ranks among MU statistical leaders in seven single-season categories and 12 career lists. Frierson is part of Miami’s top scoring duo with Wally Szczerbiak, finishing his career with 1,644 points.
For all of his success with the Red and White, Frierson was inducted into the Miami Hall of Fame as part of the 2015-16 class.
Frierson and his wife Kitsy have three sons, Elijah, Isaac, and Luke
