George Washington University Athletics
Houston Named Assistant Coach for GW Men's Basketball
6/8/2004 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
June 8, 2004
WASHINGTON, DC - Roland Houston has been hired as an assistant coach for men's basketball at The George Washington University, head coach Karl Hobbs has announced. Houston replaces former GW assistant coach Kevin Broadus.
Houston comes to GW after serving as an assistant coach at La Salle University for the past five seasons (1999-04).
A 1982 graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Houston was a three-year starter for the Rams (1979-82) and captained the team as a senior. During his sophomore season, URI posted a 21-8 record and earned a NIT bid under coach Claude English. He played in 105 career games at URI and averaged 12.8 points and 10 rebounds a game as a senior.
After college, Houston played professionally for 14 seasons for teams in France, Spain, Israel and Argentina. The Philadelphia native has been a consultant to professional players and overseas professional teams.
"Roland brings a great reputation of developing big guys," Hobbs said. "We really want to re-emphasize the improvement of our inside players and Roland is the perfect person to help us achieve that. I'm very excited about him joining our staff."
Houston's responsibilities at GW will include recruiting and working with the Colonials' post players as well as game and practice preparation.
