Vermont Academy has hired Patrick Ewing, Jr as their new head coach of the boys’s prep basketball team. The school released the following statement on the hiring via Instagram:
Vermont Academy is thrilled to announce the appointment of Patrick Ewing Jr. as the new Head Coach of Boys’ Prep Basketball.
A former NBA player, NCAA Final Four standout, and accomplished professional coach, Ewing brings an extraordinary wealth of basketball knowledge, experience, leadership, and a deep understanding of what it takes to compete at the highest levels of the game.
Ewing played at Indiana University and Georgetown, where he helped lead the Hoyas to the 2007 NCAA Final Four and earned the BIG EAST Sixth Man of the Year award in 2008. Selected in the second round of the 2008 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings, Ewing went on to pursue a professional playing career that included time in the NBA Development League and international basketball.
Following his playing career, Ewing transitioned into coaching and basketball leadership. His experience includes serving as Director of Basketball Operations at Georgetown, Head Coach and General Manager of the Newfoundland Growlers in the Canadian Elite Basketball League, and coaching positions in Australia’s professional basketball system.
The son of NBA Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing, he has built his own impressive career through his commitment to the game, player development, and leadership.
Head of School, Mike Peller remarked, “What impressed me most about meeting Patrick was not his past playing and coaching experiences, which are of course remarkably impressive. Rather, the way in which Patrick spoke about mentoring players to be great community members and the way in which Patrick spoke of his role as a father made it clear that he will bring so much more than just basketball acumen. At VA, we focus on human, student, athlete/performer, in that order. And Patrick clearly embodies that. It clearly is a great moment for VA basketball.”
His arrival represents an exciting new chapter for Vermont Academy basketball. Please join us in welcoming Coach Patrick Ewing Jr., his wife Katie, and their four children to the Wildcat family!
