Lange Announces Hiring of Rogan as New Assistant
Oct 29, 2013 | Women's Basketball
OMAHA, Neb. - Omaha women's basketball interim head coach Brittany Lange has announced the addition of Rodney Rogan to the staff as an assistant coach.
Rogan, who was an assistant coach for the men's basketball team at Division III Millsaps College, replaces Jesyka Burks-Wiley, who has taken an assistant coach position at UMass-Lowell. Lange and Rogan worked together as instructors at Point Guard College in 2008.
In addition, Elisha Turek, formerly the director of operations, has been promoted to an assistant role this season. Rogan and Turek join Lee Aduddell as the Mavs' three assistants for the 2013-14 season.
"We are very excited for Coach Rogan to be joining our staff," Lange said. "I have seen firsthand his tremendous enthusiasm, work ethic and true passion to develop players and teams. He brings great knowledge and a very detailed perspective on how to mold players, specifically our front court. Rodney is used to wearing many different hats on the coaching side, which has made him an extremely well rounded coach. We look forward to his great contributions to our program."
After a standout playing career at Millsaps (in Jackson, Miss.) from 2004-08, Rogan joined the coaching staff and helped instruct five difference all-conference players. Working primarily with the forwards, Rogan also served as the team's strength and conditioning coach.
After a standout playing career at Millsaps (in Jackson, Miss.) from 2004-08, Rogan joined the coaching staff and helped instruct five difference all-conference players. Working primarily with the forwards, Rogan also served as the team's strength and conditioning coach.
Rogan was a four-year starting forward at Millsaps and was a three-time All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference selection and a two-time SCAC player of the week. In Rogan's senior year, the Majors won their first conference tournament and Rogan was named to the SCAC All-Tournament Team. Rogan helped lead the Majors to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division III Tournament and a school-record 28 wins. He was named to the Washington University All-Sectional Team following his performance.
Rogan finished his career at Millsaps among the school's all-time leaders in numerous categories. He finished his career with 1,355 points (7th), 580 rebounds (8th) and 245 assists (6th). A 2008 graduate of Millsaps, Rogan earned a bachelor's degree in business administration.
Rogan finished his career at Millsaps among the school's all-time leaders in numerous categories. He finished his career with 1,355 points (7th), 580 rebounds (8th) and 245 assists (6th). A 2008 graduate of Millsaps, Rogan earned a bachelor's degree in business administration.
"I could not be more excited to get started with the women's basketball program here at UNO," Rogan said. "There is a strong sense of community at this school and I already feel so welcome. I'm looking forward to working with Coach Lange again. She has a passion for basketball and is a great teacher of the game."
The Mavericks begin the 2013-14 season on Saturday with an exhibition against Lincoln (Mo.) at the Sapp Fieldhouse at 2 p.m.
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