Dayton's Brian Gregory Selected To Tour With USO'S "Operation Hardwood V"

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Dayton's Brian Gregory Selected To Tour With USO'S "Operation Hardwood V"

University of Dayton men's basketball coach Brian Gregory is one of eight college basketball coaches who have been chosen to travel to the Persian Gulf and visit troops as part of the fifth installment of "Operation Hardwood," a USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour.

	Brian Gregory BRIAN GREGORY UD Men's Basketball Head Coach since 2004. Groomed by the likes of Judd Heathcoate and Tom Izzo at Michigan State, as well as Kevin O'Neill and others, Gregory's defensive-minded leadership has led Dayton to NCAA and multiple NIT appearances. A good recruiter, BG has elevated the athleticism of the squad in recent years and kept top area talent at home. Still looking for that breakthrough season with his own players that catapult him to the NCAA tourney. Graduated from Oakland University.