Born: April 22, 1980
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
European Professional Head Coach, (USC Leipzig, Germany)- Played professionally for 6 years in Germany
- University of Iowa (1998-2002)
- Captain and starting member of Big Ten Tournament Championship team
- Over 5 years experience of conducting private and one on one basketball training
- Has conducted clinics and held private workouts for over 200 players
Duez has competed at the professional level for 6 years, after completing a rewarding 4 year career at the University of Iowa. During this time he has led his team in scoring and rebounding 4 times, while serving as team captain 5 times, among other honors. He has also just completed his first season as Head Coach, in Leipzig Germany.
Duez has taken his passion for youth basketball to Europe also. Every season he has either conducted clinics or been involved in the development of youth players. He not only brings great knowledge of the game, but a great passion to help players become the best player that they can.
Duez’s focus during workouts include:
- Shooting mechanics
- Moving without the ball
- Understanding of offensive principles
- Footwork-offensive/defensive
- Perimeter and post defense
