UC Irvine Head Men’s Basketball Coach Russell Turner has announced the hiring of Patrick Scully as an assistant coach.
Turner expressed enthusiasm about the new addition, stating, “I’m thrilled to welcome Patrick Scully to our coaching staff. He brings a wealth of experience from high school, grassroots, and Power 5 college basketball. He comes highly recommended by several respected figures in the basketball community. I am confident that he will be a valuable asset to our team and have a significant impact on our players and program.”
Scully, who was Tony Stubblefield’s first hire at DePaul University in 2021, spent the past three seasons in Chicago as the Director of Basketball Operations for the Blue Demons. His duties included player development, scouting, scheduling, team travel, and overseeing youth camps. He played a key role in shaping the program’s new identity and was recognized on the Silver Waves Media Top 50 “Next Up” list for two consecutive years (2023, 2024).
A University of Oregon graduate, Scully worked with the Ducks for eight seasons under Coach Dana Altman. During this time, Oregon won at least 20 games each season, including a record-setting 33 wins in the 2016-17 season, when the team reached the Final Four for the first time in 78 years. The Ducks participated in the NCAA Tournament seven times in Scully’s eight years, advancing to the Sweet 16 four times and securing three regular-season PAC-12 championships and PAC-12 Tournament titles.
At Oregon, Scully’s roles included handling video and analytics, managing the team’s social media, and running team camps.
Returning to Southern California, Scully will be joined by his fiancée, Archana Sriram.
