July 20, 2011
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By Doug Richards
UCFAthletics.com
ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) - As the second-largest university in the country, UCF's faculty consists of the many well respected and highly influential educators. On Wednesday, the academic professors were joined on campus by an all-star cast of guest of instructors who specialize in basketball.
The Coaching U Live clinic, organized by UCF men's basketball director of program development Brendan Suhr and Boston Celtics assistant coach Kevin Eastman began Tuesday inside the Venue at UCF.
The first half of the two-day clinic, which is being attended by high school, college and NBA coaches, featured an impressive list of speakers. In addition to Eastman and Suhr, who are recognized as two of the most respected figures in the game, Celtics head coach Doc Rivers, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas and Nike director of international basketball George Raveling all advised the over 300 coaches in attendance.
Coaching U Live is in its third year. The event is being held in Orlando for the first time, after a two-year stint in Las Vegas. Suhr was happy to host the event on the UCF campus.
"This is such a beautiful campus," Suhr said. "It is great for all of the coaches to have a chance to see the campus, and really enjoy our great facilities."
The event will continue Thursday with Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy.
UCF men's basketball head coach Donnie Jones and his assistants were in attendance Wednesday, as were the Knights' women's basketball assistant coaches.