Derek Dukes
Derek Dukes
Assistant Coach
Coach Derek Dukes enters his sixth season as assistant coach for the Golden Eagles. He played two years at the University of Charleston for Coach Jayson Gee. During his tenure, the Golden Eagles won the 2000-01 WVIAC Conference and Conference Tournament Championship, placed 2nd in the 2001-02 WVIAC Tournament and played in the NCAA National Tournament both years. He departed the program establishing himself as one of UC’s all time block leaders with 93 blocks in only two seasons of play.
Before coming to the University of Charleston, Derek played at Santa Barbara City College and was honored as a first team all-conference pick. Derek graduated with a degree in Computer Information Systems from The University of Charleston last May and is currently working at the Clay Center. Derek was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA.
His coaching duties include directing post play, watching the opponent’s defensive and offensive schemes, communicating his perceptions of practice and game plans to the head coach, and computer scouting technology.
COACH WINN’S COMMENTS:
“Derek’s contributions have increased from year to year. He has become more comfortable in teaching skills as well as sharing coaching insight with the staff. His knowledge about the inside game has helped us increase our post defense and rebounding positioning. He offers positive feedback for the players as well as constructive criticism. His coach-player relationship skills are excellent.”
Assistant Coach
Coach Derek Dukes enters his sixth season as assistant coach for the Golden Eagles. He played two years at the University of Charleston for Coach Jayson Gee. During his tenure, the Golden Eagles won the 2000-01 WVIAC Conference and Conference Tournament Championship, placed 2nd in the 2001-02 WVIAC Tournament and played in the NCAA National Tournament both years. He departed the program establishing himself as one of UC’s all time block leaders with 93 blocks in only two seasons of play.
Before coming to the University of Charleston, Derek played at Santa Barbara City College and was honored as a first team all-conference pick. Derek graduated with a degree in Computer Information Systems from The University of Charleston last May and is currently working at the Clay Center. Derek was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA.
His coaching duties include directing post play, watching the opponent’s defensive and offensive schemes, communicating his perceptions of practice and game plans to the head coach, and computer scouting technology.
COACH WINN’S COMMENTS:
“Derek’s contributions have increased from year to year. He has become more comfortable in teaching skills as well as sharing coaching insight with the staff. His knowledge about the inside game has helped us increase our post defense and rebounding positioning. He offers positive feedback for the players as well as constructive criticism. His coach-player relationship skills are excellent.”