LA JOLLA, Calif. – UC San Diego men's basketball head coach Clint Allard '08 was formally introduced Wednesday afternoon to a packed Triton Conference Room crowd of friends and supporters in LionTree Arena. Named to the role on March 30, Allard is the 13th head coach in program history.
 
"Thank you for being here today," Allard told the crowd. "Being head coach of UC San Diego has been a dream of mine. I am so excited that dream has come true; I'm incredibly fortunate. I get to coach at – and recruit to – one of the world's great universities with a national and global reach."
 
When I think about Clint, what stands out most is his commitment to the scholar-athletes and the people UC San Diego," said UC San Diego Director of Athletics Earl W. Edwards. "He's more than just a coach. He's a true relationship-builder, a teacher who cares deeply about the holistic development of his players. Clint understands what it means to be elite – both on and off the court. He is driven to continue building this program into one that produces champions in the classroom, in competition and in life."
 
"It's clear I'm not alone in my Triton pride," Allard said. "I've seen it build in the students, I've seen it build in the fans and community, I've seen it build in the alumni, I've seen it build across the nation. UC San Diego's brand is getting the recognition it deserves. I'm excited to build on the momentum, and I know I'm not alone."
 
Complete remarks from both Coach Allard and Earl Edwards can be seen below.

EARL EDWARDS AND CLINT ALLARD REMARKS


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After two decades as one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division II, the UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program has begun a new era as a member of The Big West in NCAA Division I. The 24-sport Tritons earned 30 team and nearly 150 individual national championships during its time in Divisions II and III and helped guide 1,400 scholar-athletes to All-America honors. A total of 83 Tritons have earned Academic All-America honors, while 38 have garnered prestigious NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships. UC San Diego scholar-athletes exemplify the academic ideals of one of the world's preeminent institutions, graduating at an average rate of 90 percent, the highest rate among public institutions in NCAA Division I or II. For more information on the Tritons, visit UCSDtritons.com or follow UC San Diego Athletics on social media @UCSDtritons.