January 27, 2021 [Cleveland, OH] — The Professional Collegiate League (PCL) today announced that Alan Major will serve as the Head Coach of the DC Stealth. A veteran leader on and off the court, Major brings over 20 years of collegiate coaching experience to the PCL. Additionally, Greg Oden will serve as Major’s Assistant Coach for the DC Stealth.
On his decision to become the first head coach in the PCL, Major said, “I’m excited to accept the position to lead the DC Stealth. The PCL has a chance to be a terrific option for elite college basketball players. The League is striving to be the solution to many of the current issues surrounding the collegiate game. For me, the exciting thing about the PCL is knowing David West [PCL Chief Operating Officer] for almost 20 years and watching his passion for the game grow. He has a vision for the League and wants to develop it the right way.”
PCL COO David West stated, “Coach Major knows and loves the game. Throughout his career, he has continued to positively impact young people through teaching and coaching the game. The PCL is lucky to have him leading our DC team.”
Alan Major previously served as the Head Coach at UNC-Charlotte from 2010-2015. Major also served as an assistant coach at University of Texas (women’s team, 2018-2019), the Ohio State University (2004-2010, 2016-2017), Xavier University (2001-2004), University of the Pacific (1995-1998, 1999-2000), Southern Illinois University (1998-1999), and California Lutheran University (1992-1995). Major has coached and developed numerous players selected in the first round of the NBA Draft, including Mike Olowokandi, David West, Greg Oden, Mike Conley, Jr., Evan Turner, Kosta Koufos, Byron Mullens, and Daequan Cook.
Greg Oden, the first player selected in the 2007 NBA Draft, played three seasons in the NBA for the Portland Trailblazers and Miami Heat. Oden also played for the Jiangsu Dragons in the Chinese Basketball Association, Scarlet & Gray in the The Basketball Tournament, and the Aliens after being selected 9th overall in the Big3 Draft. Oden serves on the Advisory Board of Edyoucore LLC, an organization that educates, equips, and empowers individuals in sports and entertainment to make better financial, business, and lifestyle decisions. Oden received a Bachelor’s Degree from the Ohio State University in Spring 2019.
PCL CEO Ricky Volante stated, “It’s been great getting to know Alan and Greg throughout this process. David’s respect for Alan pushed him to the top of our interview list early in the process, and his track record in recruiting, coaching, and developing elite talent jumped out to me. In a moment of serendipity, I’d just met Greg at an event when Alan mentioned him as a key target for his staff. We’re very excited to have this duo leading the DC Stealth, and more importantly, we think that prospective recruits will be excited to play for them.”
You can hear more from Ricky, David, Alan, and Greg on the latest episode of the PCL’s Forward, Thinking podcast, which will be released today on all major podcast platforms.
The PCL is the first collegiate basketball league to enable athletes to directly benefit from their talent, marketability, and hard work by offering an education and compensation in a US-based basketball league free of academic and economic exploitation. In short, the PCL is college sports reimagined. The PCL will also be releasing its Baltimore team name and brand later this week.
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