Ohio State announced Friday that Quadrian Banks was hired as the new strength and conditioning coach for the men's basketball team.
Banks most recently worked with the Indianapolis Colts.
| Team/School | Position | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | Performance & Conditioning | 2016–17 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach | 2013–16 |
| Gardner-Webb (basketball) | Director of Athletic Performance | 2011–13 |
| Univ. of Mississippi (basketball) | Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach | 2008–10 |
| Univ. of Richmond | Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach | 2007–08 |
| Hampton Univ. (basketball) | Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach | 2007 |
| Prarie View A&M | Head Strength & Conditioning Coach | 2004–05 |
| Univ. of Texas (basketball) | Student Strength and Conditioning Intern Coach | 2001–04 |
“I am very excited about the addition of Quadrian,” Buckeyes head coach Chris Holtmann said in a statement. “He is an elite strength coach and has extensive experience working with athletes at the highest level. From his start working in college basketball at the University of Texas with its Final Four team in 2003, all the way through his most recent experience in the National Football League, he has proven his ability to help develop athletes to their fullest potential. He is high-energy, knowledgeable, committed and thrilled about being a part of The Ohio State University. Please help us welcome Coach Q, his wife Ann Marie and son Ryan, to the Buckeye family.”
Prior to his stint with the Colts, Banks also worked for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. Ohio State will be the fifth different men's basketball program Banks has worked with in his career.
Previously, Banks worked at Gardner-Webb, Mississippi, Richmond, Hampton and others. He worked alongside Holtmann during part of his stint as the head coach at Gardner-Webb.
"My family and I are extremely grateful and excited for the opportunity to join the Buckeye family,” Banks said in a statement. “I look forward to getting to work."
Ohio State's full release on the hiring of Banks can be seen here.
