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Director of Men's Basketball Operations
 
Bill Old joins the Virginia Tech staff this season as Director of Men's Basketball Operations, following five seasons at South Carolina, where he served as the Gamecocks' Director of Men's Basketball Operations under head coach Dave Odom.

"Bill Old is a pro, someone who has performed this job at the highest level," head coach Seth Greenberg said. "He understands the role and the importance of the Director of Men's Basketball Operations. He's committed, organized and possesses great people skills, which are very important traits in this position. His organization and attention to details will be a valuable asset to everyone involved with our basketball program."

At South Carolina, Old assisted in all areas of the program, including planning travel, administrative responsibilities and film exchange.

Prior to joining South Carolina, Old was an assistant coach at Hampton University for two years, participating in the NCAA Tournament both seasons with the Pirates. Old was an assistant basketball coach for the Richmond Rhythm for one season (1999-2000) under head coach Ralph Sampson. He assisted Sampson in player development, scouting and leadership of the professional minor league basketball team.

From 1997-99, Old served as assistant coach at James Madison under head coach Sherman Dillard, where he was responsible for monitoring the academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes, as well as budget preparations and travel arrangements.

Old began his career at Wake Forest (1994-97), where he was an administrative assistant to Odom for three seasons, participating in the NCAA Tournament each year.

"Bill is uniquely qualified to handle any responsibility associated with basketball operations at any major university in the country," South Carolina head coach Dave Odom said. "He is, in my mind, the best basketball operations administrator in the business. His commitment to the student-athlete and loyalty to the coaching staff is second to none."

A native of Charlottesville, Va., Old grew up on the campus of Virginia Military Institute and earned his bachelor of arts degree in business and economics from Randolph-Macon in 1994.

He and his wife Hollee, a registered nurse, live in Blacksburg.