Aug. 18, 2008

CHICAGO - Former University of Detroit Mercy coach Kevin Mondro has been named assistant men's basketball coach at Loyola University Chicago, Ramblers head coach Jim Whitesell announced today. Mondro spent the past 11 years as part of the staff at Detroit, and for part of the 2007-08 season, served as interim head coach.

"Kevin was a big part of Detroit's success over the last decade, helping teams to postseason play four times, and he is very knowledgeable about the Horizon League," Whitesell said. "I have always had a tremendous amount of respect for (former Detroit coach) Perry Watson and his program. While being able to help our recruiting efforts in the Midwest, Kevin also understands the value of a Jesuit education and in addition to being well-respected, will be well-liked by our players and fans. Having Kevin as part of our staff is a wonderful addition and we welcome him and his wife, Liza, to the Loyola family."

At Detroit, Mondro worked primarily with the Titans' perimeter players and his influence helped current Philadelphia 76ers guard Willie Green earn Horizon League Player of the Year accolades in 2003. In addition to his on-the-court coaching, Mondro played an active role in scouting and in scheduling, while also serving as the staff's recruiting coordinator and director of the Perry Watson Basketball Camp.

After beginning his post-playing career as the director of basketball operations at Detroit, Mondro was elevated to assistant coach, before assuming associate head coach duties. Last season, Mondro served as interim head coach for 16 games for the Titans and helped mold guard Jon Goode into a Second Team All-Horizon League performer. During his tenure on the Detroit staff, he helped the Titans to a pair of NCAA Tournament berths (1998 and 1999) and two appearances in the National Invitation Tournament (2001 and 2002).

A walk-on at Detroit, Mondro played for three seasons with the Titans before an injury sidelined him for his senior campaign.