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Robert Brickey, former basketball player at Duke
University, has been named head basketball coach of Shaw
University, it was announced today by Shaw University President
Clarence G. Newsome. He replaces Michael Bernard who resigned to
pursue other employment opportunities.
Brickey was introduced by Dr. Newsome at a media conference today
at 1 p.m.
Brickey, a native of Fayetteville, most recently was an assistant
coach at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Prior
to that, Brickey was an assistant coach at Southern Methodist
University in Dallas, and at the U.S. Military Academy at West
Point.
Brickey played four years at Duke from the 1986-87 season through
the 1989-90 season. He served as team captain in 1990 and received
first team All-Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament honors in
1988. He was a member of three Final Four teams and started in the
national championship game in 1990.
Known for his athleticism, Brickey had a brief stint with the
Global Basketball Association’s Raleigh Bullfrogs in the early
1990s.
“I am an educator first. I like to keep things simple one of my
first goals is to lead young men to live successful lives, to
graduate,” said, Brickey. He also said in an interview that he
is committed to the vision of Dr. Newsome who is proactive in
building a strong athletic program. “We’ve gotta be able to
win, recruit players and Coach K [Krzyzewski] was one person who
felt I could get it done,” said Brickey.
He received his bachelor of arts degree in political science from
Duke University.
"We are indeed very fortunate to attract someone of Robert
Brickey’s caliber to Shaw,” stated Dr. Newsome. “He has
excellent credentials, but more importantly, he has a love for the
students and believes in molding athletes who can be leaders in
our society.”
Mike Krzyzewski, head coach of Duke University, said, “I am so
proud of Robert Brickey. He was a terrific leader for us. Now he
is taking that leadership to another step in becoming a head
coach. I commend Dr. Newsome on an excellent choice.”
Al Carter, athletic director for Shaw University, said, “We are
elated hire a coach with the stature of Robert Brickey. We look
forward to a productive men’s basketball program.”
Michael Bernard was the head coach for three years at Shaw. His
lifetime record was 362-202. His first-year record at Shaw was
21-9 and his time at Shaw totaled a record of 40-46. During the
2002-03 season the Bears earned a berth at NCAA Division II South
Atlantic Regionals, finishing in the semi-finals.
“We wish Coach Bernard well in his future endeavors and
appreciate his contributions to Shaw athletics,” Dr. Newsome
said.
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