RIVERSIDE, Calif.— University of California, Riverside, Head Men's Basketball Coach and Australian native, David Patrick, was recently named an assistant coach to the Australian Men's National Basketball Team for the 2019 FIBA World Cup and the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. Having recently completed his first season as a Division I head basketball coach in the United States, the man responsible for recruiting Australian prep stars turned NBA superstars Patty Mills, Matthew Dellavedova and Ben Simmons (among others), will have the opportunity to represent Australia on a global stage.

In addition to his current duties as the head coach of the UC Riverside Men's team, Patrick is honored to add this special appointment to his growing resume.

"I am honored to be joining the Boomers coaching staff for the 2019 FIBA World Cup and the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo," said Patrick. "Coach Andrej Lemanis and his staff have done a magnificent job in their preparation and I am hopeful I can help them achieve continued success. Australian basketball is at an all-time high and has made its imprint globally. This is a great chance to learn from the best in the World during the summer, and help our Basketball Program at UCR continue to improve."
 

Coach Patrick will assist Lemanis and help lead an Australian program that made the semi-final round at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Brazil, before winning the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup behind an impressive 6-0 record. The Australian Boomers' roster is one with extreme depth and star power featuring NBA players such as Joe Ingles, Andrew Bogut, Thon Maker and Aron Baynes.
 

"I'm really pleased that we have been able to add David to our coaching staff," said Boomers Head Coach Andrej Lemanis. "He is a very experienced coach who will bring his own unique talents to the group. He has certainly done the hard yards of coaching and has worked his way to be the head coach of his own College program which reflects the wonderful skills he has as a person and coach. He is also extremely passionate about the success of Australian basketball and is committed to helping the team be the best it can be. His experience, values and skill set are a significant addition to the team."