Ed DeChellis

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Ed DeChellis (born November 14, 1958), is the current head men's basketball coach at Penn State University. Prior to coaching the Nittany Lions, Ed was the head coach at East Tennessee State from 1996-2003. Ed was awarded the 2006 National Coaches Vs. Cancer Man-of-the-Year. He was born in the Pittsburgh suburb of Monaca, Pennsylvania.

Coach DeChellis leads a balanced group of Nitanny Lions into the 2007-2008 season. The team returns four starters, including two All Big-Ten selections in senior Geary Claxton and junior Jamelle Cornley. Brandon Hassell, a senior, returns as the man in the middle. Guards Mike Walker and Danny Morrissey, who both started for portions of last year's season, will most likely rotate at the shooting guard position for the upcoming year.

One of DeChellis's most recent accomplishments can be seen through his recruiting efforts. Next season, four Nitanny Lion freshmen will contend for spots to contribute significantly with the team. Perhaps the most impressive recruit is point guard Talor Battle, a three-star recruit ranked as the #21 point guard in the nation by RivalsHoops.com. Fellow incoming freshman Jeff Brooks (three stars) will join Battle as first-year members on the squad. Swingman David Jackson and forward/center Andrew Jones both red-shirted in 2005-06 and could help the team immediately. Coach DeChellis has proved he can recruit effectively, but now must wait for the new season to see the results.

[edit] External link

• Penn State profile
• Pittsburgh Post-Gazette story on DeChellis and PSU Basketball