Assistant men’s basketball coach Kevin Freeman has decided to transition into a new role within the UConn division of athletics, focused on continuing to develop the National C Club.
The National C Club seeks to build and foster relationships through networking, mentoring and professional experience opportunities between former and current UConn student-athletes.
“I have been part of a coaching staff for the past 10 years and I am extremely appreciative of the opportunities I have been given,” Freeman said. “But at this time, I have decided that a lifestyle change is what’s needed to spend more time with my young family. I want to thank Coach Hurley and the men’s basketball staff. I also want to thank David Benedict and the UConn administration for the opportunity to remain at my alma mater and start this new experience.”
“Kevin played a big part in the program’s step forward this season and I appreciate all his hard work, but I respect his decision to leave the coaching profession,” head coach Dan Hurley said. “I am thrilled that he will be staying at the university in a different capacity and will still be able to interact with our student-athletes and have a positive impact on their lives.”
Freeman recently completed his first year as an assistant coach on Hurley’s staff and served as the director of basketball operations at UConn from 2011-18.
“I want thank Kevin for his hard work and dedication to our student-athletes during a season that included unprecedented challenges,” director of athletics David Benedict said. “I understand his desire to pursue a new opportunity and am pleased that Kevin has decided to accept a different position within our department. UConn student-athletes throughout our department, and alumni around the world, will now benefit from Kevin’s passion and high character as we continue to expand the National C Club.”
The Springfield, Mass. native was named Most Outstanding Player as he led UConn to the 1999 Big East Tournament Championship and was selected to the 1999 NCAA West Regional All-Tournament Team as an invaluable starter on UConn’s first NCAA National Championship Team.
During his four-year career, the Huskies compiled an impressive 109-32 record with two Big East regular-season championships, two Big East Tournament championships and three NCAA Tournament appearances. He was named to the UConn All-Century Team by fan vote in 2001.
Freeman and wife Nicole are the parents of a daughter, Kekoa, and two sons, Sire and Legend.
