Nebraska men’s basketball has completed its staff. Wyoming assistant Pat Monaghan has been hired as the Huskers’ new assistant coach. He replaces Adam Howard, who left to take an assistant coaching job at North Carolina State.
“I am extremely humbled and appreciative for the opportunity to join Coach Hoiberg and his outstanding staff,” Monaghan said in a statement released by the NU Athletic Department. “The momentum Coach and his staff have built over the last couple years is exciting, along with the loyal and passionate fan base that is one of the best in the country. I am looking forward to developing relationships on campus and in the community. I can’t wait to get to Lincoln and get to work.”
Monaghan was on the Cowboys staff for a year. Before that, the Chicago native had coached at Wisconsin-Green Bay, Southern Illinois and Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In all, Monaghan has 19 years of college coaching experience. That includes two years at Wayne State College in Nebraska, where he was a graduate assistant while earning his master’s degree.
“Pat is a well-rounded coach who is an excellent teacher, strong in skill development and a relentless recruiter,” Nebraska mens basketball coach Fred Hoiberg said. “In talking with other coaches who have worked with Pat over the years, the things they bring up are his work ethic and his ability to connect with players. He’s been a part of building successful programs at different levels and has experience in the Midwest at both the Division I and junior college levels. I am excited to have him join the Husker basketball coaching staff.”