July 7, 2009

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. - - Belmont University men's basketball associate head coach Casey Alexander has been ranked among the top Mid Major assistant coaches in the nation, according to CollegeInsider.com.

Alexander, who enters his 15th season as a trusted member of head coach Rick Byrd's staff, was ranked No. 6 in a list of the Top 25 Mid Major assistant coaches.

Himself a former standout point guard and Belmont Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, Alexander has been instrumental in the program's far-reaching success and development of its bevy of backcourt players. From all-conference standouts Steve Drabyn, Brian Collins, and Justin Hare to 2009 Atlantic Sun Player of the Year and Associated Press All-American Alex Renfroe, Alexander's impact is undeniable.

Moreover, given his lead role in scouting reports, offensive play institution, recruiting, scheduling, and game-planning, much of Belmont's winning tradition can attributed to Alexander's drive and high standards.

Such high praise from his peers in the college basketball community is not new for Alexander; he was ranked as the No. 5 Mid Major assistant in the nation in a similar ranking by respected journalist Jeff Goodman of foxsports.com.

The rankings were compiled by CollegeInsider.com contributor Jason Belzer. Belzer is the Director of Coaching Division for Dynasty Athlete Representation, a Florida based sports agency.

Coaches eligible for the rankings came from schools in conferences eligible for the Mid-Major Top 25 Poll: America East, Atlantic Sun, Big Sky, Big South, Big West, Colonial, Horizon, Independents, Ivy, Metro Atlantic, Mid-American, Mid-Eastern, Missouri Valley, Northeast, Ohio Valley, Patriot, Southern, Southland, Southwestern, Summit League, Sun Belt, and West Coast.

The complete Belzer piece can be accessed at www.collegeinsider.com.