Story Created:
Aug 3, 2010 at 11:18 AM PST
Story Updated:
Aug 3, 2010 at 11:18 AM PST
Former UCLA point guard Tyus Edney has been named the Bruins men’s basketball director of operations.
Edney, a three-year starter, led the 1995 Bruins to the program’s 11th NCAA championship. He earned a spot in NCAA tournament lore with his full-court dash with 4.8 seconds left for a game-winning layup to beat Missouri in the West Regional.
“I’m really excited that Tyus is joining our staff and returning to the UCLA men’s basketball program,” UCLA coach Ben Howland said. “He’s a Bruin through and through having graduated from UCLA and brings a wealth of knowledge and energy to the program. I feel our student-athletes will benefit greatly from dealing with Tyus on a daily basis because he has experienced the things they will experience here at UCLA.”
Edney ranks second in assists (652, 5.2 avg.), third in steals (224, 1.8), third in free throws made (450), seventh in free throws attempted (559), ninth in free throw percentage (.805) and 20th in scoring with 1,515 points (12.1 ppg) all-time at UCLA.
A three-time first team All-Pac-10 selection (1993-95), Edney won the 1995 Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award, given annually to the nation’s best player six-feet and under.
“He’s had an illustrious professional career both in the NBA and overseas,” Howland said. “I’m very excited that he’s back home.”
Edney was a second-round draft pick of the Sacramento Kings in 1995. He played with the Kings for two seasons, two with the Boston Celtics and one with the Indiana Pacers.
He also played professionally in Europe.
“I’m really excited because this is something that I’ve always wanted to do,” Edney said. “I’m very fortunate to be ending my pro career now with this opportunity presenting itself. I’m thankful that coach Howland gave me this opportunity and has the confidence that I can bring something new and exciting to this great program.”
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