Dru Joyce III, an ex-Duquesne point guard and associate head coach, has been promoted to head coach of the basketball team.

Keith Dambrot, the former head coach, selected Joyce as his successor prior to retiring.

Joyce is committed to sustaining the team's momentum following their Atlantic 10 championship and NCAA tournament bid.

University leadership and team members express strong confidence in Joyce's leadership capabilities.

LeBron James, a close friend of Joyce, publicly shared the announcement of Joyce's new coaching role.

Joyce's ascent to head coach fulfills early predictions of his potential in a coaching career, stemming from a life immersed in basketball.