Indiana Hoosiers Bring Back Victor Oladipo as Player Development Coach
In a move that is set to excite Indiana Hoosiers fans, the team has announced the return of Victor Oladipo, this time as a player development coach. Oladipo, who was the first Indiana men’s basketball player to be named National Player of the Year in 20 years, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role.
As a player development coach, Oladipo will be responsible for helping players improve their skills, adjust to the NBA, and grow as professionals. His duties will include building relationships with players, collaborating with the head coach and other staff, setting developmental goals, teaching, adapting, reporting, and assisting with practice and game preparation.
Oladipo’s impressive basketball career makes him an ideal candidate for the role. During his junior season in 2012-13, he averaged 13.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 2.2 steals per game, earning him the National Player of the Year award from the Sporting News. He was also named co-National Defensive Player of the Year and was a consensus First-Team All-American.
After his successful college career, Oladipo went on to play in the NBA for five different teams, including the Orlando Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers, Houston Rockets, and Miami Heat. He averaged 16.9 points per game during his NBA career.
Oladipo’s return to the Indiana Hoosiers is a homecoming of sorts, as he was a key player on Tom Crean’s most successful men’s basketball teams in the early 2010s. His induction into the Indiana University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2024 is a testament to his outstanding contributions to the team.
The appointment of Oladipo as a player development coach is a significant boost to the Indiana Hoosiers. His experience, expertise, and passion for the game will undoubtedly inspire and motivate the team’s players. As he begins his new role, Oladipo is set to make a lasting impact on the Indiana Hoosiers and help shape the next generation of basketball stars.
