A native of College Station, Alex has been featured in the San Antonio Express-News, The Eagle and The Battalion. In 2012, McNeilly traveled to Brazil with the Canadian Junior Men’s National Team and helped guide the squad to a bronze medal finish at the FIBA Americas U18 Men’s Championship. Copyright © 2021 The Dallas Morning News. This is Layer's fourth stop working with Williams, who first worked under Layer at Colorado State. Wolf earned his Doctorate of Education in global sports leadership from East Tennessee State in March 2018. He played a crucial role in community initiatives and summer camps in addition to supervising all of the program's video needs, including staff scouting efforts and exchange procedures. Buzz Williams was named the 22 nd head coach of the Texas A&M men’s basketball program on April 3, 2019. RealGM Trade Checker™ Step 1: Select the Teams Choose at least two teams from the menus below to start your trade. Wolf contributed to the program's turnaround as Virginia Tech made four postseason appearances including three straight trips to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history. The site boasted patient and staff quarters, a lumber mill, a quarry, a greenhouse, a laundry, canning facilities and more. COLLEGE STATION - It might have taken some time, but Buzz Williams is ready for the 2019 basketball season. Buzz's Bunch was created during Coach Williams' tenure at Marquette as a way to bring together children with special needs and allow them to fall in love with the game of basketball. 1:38 Buzz Williams is headed back to Texas A&M, this time as its head men's basketball coach. Seven other staff members join Williams from Virginia Tech, including director of sports performance, David Jackson, and associate athletic trainer Eddie Benion. He spent the 2010-11 season as the team’s video coordinator, after working as a graduate manager his first two years. Buzz Williams: Marquette coach (and Gophers prospect) has found method to Madness ... because he heard the head coach at the University of Texas-Arlington had an opening on his staff — … I got to learn all about sports and men’s basketball and how a mid-major Division I program operates. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Buzz Williams gave his staff members an opportunity to tell their stories on Tech Talk Live. He saw action under Williams as a senior in 2006-07, and averaged 38.4 minutes, 16.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists in conference play. One name that will likely be at the top of their list is Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams, who is a Texas native and served as an assistant at A&M from 2004 to 2006. © 2005-2021 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "We appreciate all that Buzz and his staff did for our students and our program. COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M men's basketball head coach Buzz Williams welcomes a championship-caliber coaching staff with international and head coaching experience to Aggieland. Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams yells during the first half of the team's second-round game against Liberty in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in … Baylie Stous, Director of Administration. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. A native of Washington, D.C., Webster comes to Blacksburg with a wealth of NCAA Tournament experience as both a student-athlete and an assistant with the Crimson. On her journey to Blacksburg… I started as a student manager at Wichita State for two years. The 46-year-old Williams, who was an assistant A&M from 2004-06 under Billy Gillispie, is 253-155 in 12 seasons, going 14-17 at New Orleans, 139-69 at Marquette and 100-69 at Virginia Tech. All rights reserved. He played professional basketball overseas from 2010-18. Wolf spent the 2018-19 season as Virginia Tech’s director of men’s basketball operations and previously served as the assistant to the head coach and director of student-athlete development. The head coach of the men’s squad begins his fifth season in Blacksburg and has the Hokies poised to continue their growth as a program in the toughest conference in college basketball. In the summer of 2011, McNeilly helped lead the Canadian Cadet men's basketball team to a bronze medal at the FIBA Americas World Qualifying Championships held in Mexico. One of Williams' former players at A&M -- Bryan Davis -- joins the staff as a graduate assistant. A Letter to Buzz Williams from the GC Staff Letter Writer. Wolf began his collegiate coaching career as a graduate assistant at Marquette. I have been mulling it over, and it’s really time for a letter. McNeilly was a standout collegiate player for the Privateers, earning Sun Belt all-conference recognition as a junior and making the league’s academic honor roll following his senior year. McNeilly has spent numerous years coaching with the Canadian Men’s Basketball National Team as an assistant. The team posted a 4-1 record at the event, and Canada earned a medal for the third-consecutive year. Richard F. (Buz) Williams R.F. All three worked on his staff at Virginia Tech. Buzz Williams has proven that hard work, determination and an eye for details are key aspects in building an elite-level collegiate basketball program. New, 1 comment. He earned his master's degree in leadership studies in 2010, and was also an adjunct professor in the college of professional studies, teaching classes for three years in Marquette’s Graduate Sports Leadership program. RSS Feed. By signing up you agree to our privacy policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas. Johnson served as an assistant coach last year at Virginia Tech, helping the Hokies to their first Sweet Sixteen appearance since the tournament expanded in 1985. He assisted in the day-to-day operations of the program and supervised the team’s managerial staff before obtaining a Master’s degree in sports leadership in the spring of 2014. Buzz Williams is headed back to Texas A&M, this time as its head men's basketball coach. He previously served as head coach at Virginia Tech from 2014 to 2019, Marquette from 2008 to 2014, and New Orleans during the 2006–07 season, and as an assistant coach at Texas-Arlington, Texas A&M–Kingsville, Northwestern State, Colorado State, and Texas A&M. While representing Canada in 2007, he helped his team earn a bronze medal as a team captain. Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams yells during the first half of the team's second-round game against Liberty in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in … In the summer of 2015, McNeilly was an assistant for Canada at the FIBA U19 World Championship in Herkalion, Greece, before coaching at the FIBA U18 Americas Championship in Valdivia, Chile. A former player for Williams at New Orleans, McNeilly has been a part of Williams’ coaching staff for the last 11 seasons at Marquette and Virginia Tech. RealGM Trade Checker™ Step 1: Select the Teams Choose at least two teams from the menus below to start your trade. McNeilly played for Williams at New Orleans as a senior in 2006-07, and his nephew, Cashius McNeilly, signed with the Aggies in April. 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"Coach Williams made a very positive impact on the culture of our basketball program at Virginia Tech," Babcock said. The head coach of the men’s squad begins his fifth season in Blacksburg and has the Hokies poised to continue their growth as a program in the toughest conference in college basketball. Buzz Williams, Staff Writer. Buzz Williams has completed his first staff at Texas A&M. Williams brings all three of his assistants from Virginia Tech -- Jamie McNeilly, Devin Johnson and Lyle Wolf. Texas A&M men's basketball coach Buzz Williams finalizes staff Eagle Staff Report Aug 28, 2019 Aug 28, 2019 Updated Dec 12, 2019; 0; Texas A&M men's basketball coach Buzz Williams added associate head coach Jamie McNeilly and assistant coaches Devin Johnson and Lyle Wolf to his staff. He was involved in game day activities associated with the program, as well as assisting with the team's opponent scouting process and game plan development. RSS Feed. During his five-year tenure, he served as game presentation associate, group coordinator, group service manager and season manager. Davis played for Williams as a freshman in 2006-07, a team that advanced to the Sweet 16. Buzz Williams, who coached the ... of our basketball program at Virginia Tech,” Babcock said in a school-issued statement. Benford is reportedly leaving Baton Rouge to be an assistant on new Texas A&M coach Buzz Williams' staff, according to a a report basketball analyst Jeff Goodman. Although our staff is in the basketball industry, this group has evolved into more than dribbling and passing. He helped lead the Hokies to three consecutive NCAA Tournaments from 2017-19, a first for the program. Buzz Williams has proven that hard work, determination and an eye for details are key aspects in building an elite-level collegiate basketball program. Prior to his arrival at Virginia Tech, Johnson spent two years at Marquette. Associate head coach Jamie McNeilly; assistant coaches Devin Johnson and Lyle Wolf; special assistant to the head coach Dale Layer; director of basketball operations Vince Walden; director of internal operations Luke Hillin; director of creative design and branding Josh Chambers; director of basketball administration Baylie Stous; director of scouting Mike Ekanem; player relations coordinator Joe Fulce; associate athletic trainer Eddie Benion; director of sports performance David Jackson; graduate assistants Bryan Davis and Dillon Elder; and program aide TJ Ryan comprise the staff. Staff Members and Writers. Johnson started as an undergraduate assistant for Williams at New Orleans, while Wolf entered the coaching ranks as a graduate assistant for Williams at Marquette. ... "I am pleased to be able to add Coach Layer to our staff." The Zachary, Louisiana, native was a member of Williams' staff as an undergraduate assistant at UNO during the 2006-07 campaign. Both Johnson and Wolf have served under Williams since his days at Marquette, following him to Virginia Tech. A member of the basketball team in 2006-07, Wolf graduated from Transylvania (Kentucky) in 2010 with a degree in business administration. Virginia Tech head men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams has announced the addition of former Harvard and UCF assistant Christian Webster to his coaching staff. Buzz Williams, Texas A&M, Head Coach - RealGM. Virginia Tech's Buzz Williams will be the new Texas A&M coach.Virginia Tech announced the news in an official press release on Wednesday that Williams is … A 2008 graduate of UNO, Johnson earned his bachelor's degree in business management and earned a minor in sport management. McNeilly possessed international experience prior to his stint in Germany, having played for Team Canada in two consecutive World University Games (2005 Summer Universiade in Turkey and 2007 Universiade in Thailand). Texas A&M announces Buzz Williams hiring Apr 4, 2019 Texas A&M made its second big-name hire in less than 16 months by landing Virginia Tech men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams. Texas A&M men's basketball head coach Buzz Williams welcomes a championship-caliber coaching staff with international and head coaching experience to Aggieland. Buzz Williams has put together his first staff at Texas A&M: pic.twitter.com/q4VeInwLIX. McNeilly was an assistant coach throughout his five-year tenure at Virginia Tech and added the responsibilities of director of student-athlete development in his last season. 10 pick, Man arrested after Wylie police say he stabbed another man, dog during break-in, Downtown Dallas skyscraper could be headed to foreclosure. Johnson worked for the NBA's New Orleans Hornets prior to his time at Marquette. Johnson, who began his career as a student-assistant for Williams at UNO, enters his eighth season as a member of Coach Williams' staff. Both assistants also began their coaching careers under Williams. He helped lead the gold medal-winning Canadian team in the 2017 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup held in Cairo, Egypt. The hiring of the former Aggies assistant was confirmed by the school Wednesday.. Williams … Jan 26, 2018: Game of Thrones sparks new theories for upcoming seasons (Story) Jan 16, 2018: Red Knights participate in all-school SKOL Chant (Story) Nov 30, 2017: BSM boys’ swim hopes to find success individually and as a team (Story) Knight Errant. Second, I would like to thank Buzz Williams, his family and supporting staff for allowing me to stay part of the program during the coaching transition going into my junior season. Recent Stories. Story Links BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock confirmed on Wednesday that men's basketball head coach Buzz Williams has accepted the same position at Texas A&M. I got to learn all about sports and men’s basketball and how a mid-major Division I program operates. Prior to arriving at Virginia Tech, he had worked the previous six seasons at Marquette, including the final three years as the student-athlete development specialist. With a new coach, Buzz Williams has his staff ready to take on the SEC world. Buzz Williams' five seasons as the Virginia Tech men's basketball coach. Jan 26, 2018: Game of Thrones sparks new theories for upcoming seasons (Story) Jan 16, 2018: Red Knights participate in all-school SKOL Chant (Story) Nov 30, 2017: BSM boys’ swim hopes to find success individually and as a team (Story) Knight Errant. Get the latest D-FW sports news, analysis and opinion delivered straight to your inbox. He joined USC Heidelberg of the Pro A League, where he averaged 10.9 points, 3 assists and 2.6 rebounds per game. A former graduate assistant for Williams with the Golden Eagles, Wolf begins his first season as an assistant coach after spending the last seven seasons with Williams at Virginia Tech and Marquette. Buzz Williams welcomes a new coach to the Virginia Tech staff. Buzz Williams’ move from Virginia Tech to Texas A&M is paying off — literally. In his first season at the helm, Williams reinvigorated the program as the Aggies shattered preseason expectations and finished in a tie for sixth in the Southeastern Conference after being projected to finish 12th. Following graduation, the Lexington, Kentucky, native served as the junior varsity basketball coach at Sayre School, a position he held during the 2011-12 campaign. After earning a bachelor’s degree from UNO in interdisciplinary studies in 2007, the Toronto native played professionally in Germany in 2007-08. 2017 FIBA U19 basketball world Cup held in Cairo, Egypt assistants also began their coaching under. 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