#6 - Connor Dukes

In this episode of What’s Your Y, we had the pleasure of interviewing Connor Dukes, the Head Assistant Basketball Coach at Bellevue University. Hailing from Plattsmouth, Nebraska, Coach Dukes began his basketball journey at Peru State College. But then ended up transferring to Peru State Bellevue university. Dukes began his basketball journey as a walk-on at Bellevue, ultimately earning a spot in the starting lineup.

During our conversation, Coach Dukes shared his inspiring coaching journey, starting from his high school days where he coached alongside his father. After achieving notable success at the high school level, he pursued his dream of coaching at the collegiate level. His impressive career includes appearances in the national tournament, both as a player with Bellevue and as a coach with Dickerson University.

Coach Dukes emphasized the significance of cultivating a strong culture within his program and highlighted the critical role of player development. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be a college basketball coach and his commitment to enhancing his players' skills both on and off the court. His passion and dedication make him a role model for aspiring coaches everywhere.

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