Scott Sommer has joined the Portland State Vikings as the new director of basketball operations for the start of the 2018-19 season. He previously worked as the DOBO for Cal State Northridge men’s basketball from 2016-18.

“We were fortunate to add Scott to our program. He came highly recommended by several of my coaching peers,” said Viking Coach Barret Peery. “One thing that you quickly realize about Scott is that he cares about kids, he is very professional and is extremely hard working. I know that Scott will make us better and add to what we do on a daily basis.”

Sommer will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Viking basketball program.

Prior to his time at CSUN, Sommer had been an assistant coach for one season at Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, MS. That team enjoyed an outstanding 16-win campaign, capping it off with a Mississippi Association of Community & Junior Colleges South Division Championship.

Sommer completed a host of responsibilities at PRCC including handling recruitment, scouting and administration with the team. He also helped PRCC host an inaugural Thanksgiving Shootout, district all-star games and a variety of fundraising promotions.

Prior to his time with Pearl River, Sommer served as a recruiting analyst and publisher for Scout.com and he coordinated events and compiled recruitment information for West Coast Hoops.

Sommer has also handled administrative responsibilities at premier national basketball camps such as Hoop Group Elite and West Virginia Jam Fest while he has coached at camps including at the University of Oregon.

A native of San Diego, Sommer is a graduate of Xavier University with a degree in Sport Management (2011). An accomplished student, Sommer was a member of the Mortar Board Honor Society while attending Xavier.