Is there anything Stephen Curry can’t do? The Golden State Warriors star has just proven his versatility goes beyond the court, taking on a new assignment that brings him back to his alma mater, Davidson College.
Curry left an indelible mark on Davidson. During his three years with the program, from 2006 to 2009, the standout guard averaged 25.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 2.1 steals per game, while shooting 41.2% from long range.
He earned the title of Southern Conference Player of the Year twice and was a three-time Southern First Team nominee. In 2008, Curry played a pivotal role in Davidson’s unforgettable playoffs run.
He scored 40 points against seventh-seeded Gonzaga in the first round, followed by 30 against second-seeded Georgetown in the second round. In the Sweet 16, he dropped 33 points against third-seeded Wisconsin and added 25 against top-seeded Kansas in the Elite Eight. Now, Curry is set to return to college in an unexpected new role.
What will Curry’s role be at Davidson?
According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, “Stephen Curry has accepted a role with his alma mater, Davidson College, as assistant general manager for the basketball programs.” Charania added, “Curry becomes the first active player in U.S. major pro sports to take an administrative job with an NCAA team.”
After his brilliant tenure as a player at Davidson, Curry will now have the chance to give back to his alma mater from behind the scenes. In the rapidly evolving era of college sports-dominated by changes such as name, image, likeness (NIL) opportunities and the transfer portal-Curry’s insight could prove invaluable for the Wildcats.
Despite his new appointment, Curry will continue to play in the NBA, much to the delight of Golden State Warriors fans. How he will juggle his dual roles as an active player and assistant general manager remains to be seen.
How was Davidson’s season?
The Wildcats have struggled this season. With just one game left in the regular season, the team holds a 16-15 overall record and a 6-12 mark in the Atlantic 10 Conference, placing them 12th out of 15 teams.
Curry’s arrival couldn’t come at a better time for Davidson. His unique perspective-as a former college standout turned NBA legend-could provide invaluable guidance to help the program achieve new heights. Wildcats fans are hopeful that his influence will soon translate into postseason success.
