Ryne Smith returns for his third season as the men’s basketball program’s Director of Basketball Operations. In his position he is responsible for the general functions of the team, such as team travel, recruit scheduling, camps and as a liaison to student-athletes.
Smith spent the previous three seasons teaching and coaching high school boys’ basketball. He was the head coach of Clinton Prairie High School from 2013-15 and spent the 2016-17 season coaching Anderson High School in Anderson, Indiana. He taught U.S. History at both schools.
“Ryne comes from a basketball family, his dad was a high school coach,” said Miami head coach Jack Owens. “He played four years at Purdue and worked himself into a really good player. He works hard behind the scenes to help make our program championship level.”
Smith was a four-year letterwinner for Purdue from 2008-12. Seeing increased playing time each season, as a senior he appeared in 35 games, making 32 starts. He made 89 three-point field goals, which ranked third on the Boilermakers’ single-season chart. After completing his eligibility. Smith spent the 2012-13 season as a student-assistant coach under Painter and Owens, helping put together game plans and scouting reports.
