Ron Oliver

Biography

Ron Oliver joined Florida Atlantic University's staff as the Director of Basketball Operations in May 2014 before being elevated to assistant coach in the spring of 2016. He brings over 15 years of experience at both the college and NBA level. Oliver served as an advanced scout for the Philadelphia 76ers from 2011-13. Prior to the 76ers, he served as the Director of Basketball Operations at Ball State University for the 2010-11, a season that the Cardinals posted a 19-13 record. Oliver, an Arkansas native, brings coaching and operations knowledge gained from more than a decade of work with the National Basketball Association (NBA). In addition to his tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers (2011-13), he spent two seasons as an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons (2007-09) under then head coach and current FAU Head Coach Michael Curry in addition to Flip Saunders. As Assistant Coach, Oliver organized team practices, developed scouting reports and game plans, and designed training routines, and pre-draft workouts, geared towards enhancing athletic performance. Oliver also served as the team's video coordinator from 1999-2003, working for Head Coaches Alvin Gentry, George Irvin and Rick Carlisle.

Research Interest

sport education