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Ugo Nwaigwe named Recruiting Coordinator for Women's Basketball
5/23/2022 10:21:00 AM | Women's Basketball
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown women's basketball head coach Monique LeBlanc has announced that assistant coach Ugo Nwaigwe has been named the program's recruiting coordinator.
In her new role, Nwaigwe will lead the recruiting efforts of the Brown women's basketball staff.
"I'm excited for Ugo to transition into this role on our staff. Ugo is committed to our goal of identifying the highest level student-athletes who can make an immediate impact in our program," said LeBlanc. "Additionally, she has the work ethic and stamina that is needed to be great in this role. Recruiting is a critical component to every program, and Ugo will be instrumental as we look to make a significant imprint on the future of Brown Women's Basketball."
Nwaigwe has been on the Brown women's basketball staff since February of 2021, having just completed her first year with the program. Prior to Brown, Nwaigwe served as the Director of Women's Basketball Operations for Iowa from 2019-21. Nwaigwe played college basketball at Wagner and Temple and played professionally for three years in Europe, Africa and South America before transitioning to coaching.
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In her new role, Nwaigwe will lead the recruiting efforts of the Brown women's basketball staff.
"I'm excited for Ugo to transition into this role on our staff. Ugo is committed to our goal of identifying the highest level student-athletes who can make an immediate impact in our program," said LeBlanc. "Additionally, she has the work ethic and stamina that is needed to be great in this role. Recruiting is a critical component to every program, and Ugo will be instrumental as we look to make a significant imprint on the future of Brown Women's Basketball."
Nwaigwe has been on the Brown women's basketball staff since February of 2021, having just completed her first year with the program. Prior to Brown, Nwaigwe served as the Director of Women's Basketball Operations for Iowa from 2019-21. Nwaigwe played college basketball at Wagner and Temple and played professionally for three years in Europe, Africa and South America before transitioning to coaching.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the lifeblood of the athletics program and exists to enhance the student-athlete experience through philanthropic support from alumni, parents, fans, and friends. A gift through the Sports Foundation makes an immediate impact on today's Brown Bears and helps them to be their best in the classroom, in competition, and most importantly in the community. To learn more about supporting the Bears, please click here.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownAthletics on Twitter, @BrownAthletics on Instagram, like BrownAthletics on Facebook, and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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