Former college standout played in Europe and in the minors
The Cavaliers today named Alex Jensen, a St. Louis University assistant, as head coach of their new Canton D-League team.
Jensen has spent the past four seasons as a Billikins assistant under Rick Majerus for whom he played at the University of Utah in the 1990s. St. Louis is one of the Atlantic 10’s top defensive teams and his focus on that facet of play made him attractive to the Cavs.
"Alex is a great fit for our team and organization and what we want to develop and accomplish in Canton," Canton general manager Wes Wilcox said in a statement. "He has a very successful and diverse background that is rooted in strong defensive principles and learned from one of the best coaches and basketball teachers in college basketball in Rick Majerus.
“Alex is also a strong communicator, has natural coaching instincts and understands the importance of building a team with a strong defensive foundation. We are very excited for him to get started."
Walsh University coach Jeff Young was believed to be among the finalists for the Canton opening.
Jensen, 35, and Wilcox traveled to Denver today to attend D-League meetings.
The Canton club, expected to reveal its nickname and logo in the coming week, begins play on Nov. 25 at the Canton Memorial Civic Center.
In his playing days, Jensen helped the Utes reach the NCAA championship game in 1998. The former forward is considered one of Utah’s best all-around players in team history. He's thankful for his time under Majerus
“(He) has taught me so much, first as a player and later as a coach on his staff," Jensen said in a statement. "He is one of the best in basketball and I will always be very grateful for the many, many things I have learned from him."
After graduating with a degree in finance, Jensen played professionally in Europe and the Continental Basketball Association. He spent seven seasons in Turkey before joining the Yakama Sun Kings and winning a CBA title in 2003.
In the spring, Jensen turned down an assistant’s position at Utah.
Jensen has spent the past four seasons as a Billikins assistant under Rick Majerus for whom he played at the University of Utah in the 1990s. St. Louis is one of the Atlantic 10’s top defensive teams and his focus on that facet of play made him attractive to the Cavs.
"Alex is a great fit for our team and organization and what we want to develop and accomplish in Canton," Canton general manager Wes Wilcox said in a statement. "He has a very successful and diverse background that is rooted in strong defensive principles and learned from one of the best coaches and basketball teachers in college basketball in Rick Majerus.
“Alex is also a strong communicator, has natural coaching instincts and understands the importance of building a team with a strong defensive foundation. We are very excited for him to get started."
Walsh University coach Jeff Young was believed to be among the finalists for the Canton opening.
Jensen, 35, and Wilcox traveled to Denver today to attend D-League meetings.
The Canton club, expected to reveal its nickname and logo in the coming week, begins play on Nov. 25 at the Canton Memorial Civic Center.
In his playing days, Jensen helped the Utes reach the NCAA championship game in 1998. The former forward is considered one of Utah’s best all-around players in team history. He's thankful for his time under Majerus
“(He) has taught me so much, first as a player and later as a coach on his staff," Jensen said in a statement. "He is one of the best in basketball and I will always be very grateful for the many, many things I have learned from him."
After graduating with a degree in finance, Jensen played professionally in Europe and the Continental Basketball Association. He spent seven seasons in Turkey before joining the Yakama Sun Kings and winning a CBA title in 2003.
In the spring, Jensen turned down an assistant’s position at Utah.
Source: http://www.cleveland.com/ohio-sports-blog/index.ssf/2011/10/cleveland_cavaliers_to_hire_co_1.html
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