GW men’s basketball head coach Chris Caputo continued building his initial staff with the addition of Brenden Straughn as one of the program’s assistant coaches.
“Brenden Straughn is someone I have known since his high school days at Eleanor Roosevelt High School,” Caputo said. “Brenden is one of the most talented, respected and well-liked people in the DMV Basketball community. Brenden’s passion for recruiting, basketball acumen and experience in the A-10 will be a huge asset to our program.”
Straughn, a native of New Carrollton, Md., spent the last three seasons as an assistant for Billy Lange at Saint Joseph’s. He was primarily responsible for the team’s offensive philosophy, profile and concepts, as well as serving as the Hawks’ Recruiting Coordinator. In that role, he was tasked with roster structuring and recruiting oversight.
Straughn also was engaged in on-court player development, opponent scouting and the creation of resources for the program’s education on mental health and wellness.
“I’m very blessed and excited to join the George Washington University community and basketball program,” Straughn said. “The DMV area is home. This is a place where I have developed as a man and as a coach. The chance to be near my family and support system, in a city where I know dreams and opportunities are limitless, is something I could not pass being a part of.
“I believe George Washington University can and will attract some of the best and brightest student-athletes from this area and beyond. I look forward to working with Coach Caputo to add to the storied tradition of the GW basketball program, while developing young men on and off the court.”
Prior to St. Joe’s, Straughn spent 2018-19 as an assistant at Loyola Maryland after a decorated career in the DMV’s AAU and high school circles. Most notably, Straughn was an assistant coach for Team Takeover from 2013-18, including three years as associate head coach. In 2017, he guided Team Takeover to the Jordan Brand 8 Invitational title and the Peach Jam title in 2018. Straughn coached over 70 future Division I players for Team Takeover, including five McDonald’s All Americans. He was responsible for the on-court coaching and player development efforts for the program while assisting with recruiting and player evaluation.
Straughn was also an assistant at his alma mater, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, from 2013-16, accumulating a 123-25 record with two Maryland 4A State Championships and three Prince George’s County titles.
Straughn graduated from Hood College in 2012, where he was a four-year starter and three-time team captain for the Blazers. At the time of his graduation, he ranked among the program’s all-time top 10 in scoring and was second in assists and steals.
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