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Justin Rees (Barry `97) enters his first season on the Maine coaching staff. Rees comes to Orono after spending the previous five years at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich. In addition to several coaching duties, Rees will also serve as the recruiting coordinator for the Black Bears. While at Ferris State, Rees served as the associate head coach, recruiting coordinator and camp director for the women's program. Rees helped guide Ferris State to a 23-9 record and a berth in the NCAA Division II Tournament Great Lakes Regional Final. It marked the first time in program history that Ferris State had won a game in the NCAA Tournament. Rees was responsible for overseeing the entire recruiting operation at Ferris State. On the practice court, he worked with the low-post players and did individual skill workouts with the perimeter. He also organized all defensive scouting reports and scout tapes. Prior to coming to Ferris State, he served as an assistant coach at Post University in Waterbury, Conn., for three years. "Justin Rees is dedicated to the game of basketball and being an educator," Blodgett said. "He knows coaching can make a big difference in a student-athlete's life, so he takes his role as a mentor very seriously. He's young, energetic, and excited about being here. He's very aware of where we're heading as a program and he is excited for the challenge." Rees graduated from Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla., in 1997 with a degree in broadcast communications and a minor in business. He also played on the men's basketball team during his collegiate career. |
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