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Donald Morris began his collegiate coaching career as Lesley
University assistant coach during the 2006-07 season. As a former
Lesley basketball player, Coach Morris brings a firm grasp and
knowledge of Lesley University and the greater New England area
recruiting scene. Coach Morris played an integral part in last
year's campaign to the North Atlantic Conference championship game
through his tireless recruiting efforts and on-court skill
development.
Coach Morris began his coaching career with the AAU Bay State
Jaguars where he guided them to a berth in the YBOA
Nationals. Before joining the Lynx squad, Coach Morris was a
volunteer assistant at Newbury College. He has coached at
exclusive basketball camps such as Five Star, Red Auerbach School,
Boston Celtics Camp, Dana Barros Camp, and many others across the
country. Coach Morris has coached teams at the Northeast Bay
State Games. He also enjoys working with youth players and is
currently the boys' basketball coach at the Shady Hill School in
Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Coach Morris began his basketball career as a four year starter at
Somerville High School in Massachusetts. During his four years at
S.H.S, Donald was team M.V.P and Defensive player of the
year. He was a two-time G.B.L all star and was named as one
of the "preseason players to watch" by The Boston Globe and The
Boston Herald. He graduated from S.H.S in 1998 with a scholarship
from one of the top prep schools in New England, Notre Dame Prep.
In 2000, he graduated from N.D.P and received a full scholarship to
Dean College where he was a two year captain, team M.V.P, and an
all-conference nominee. Coach Morris also spent time at
Southern New Hampshire University on the men's basketball
team. Following his collegiate basketball career, he was
invited to try out for several American Basketball Association
teams including the Boston Frenzy, New Jersey Express, and the
Manchester Millrats.
Coach Morris' education includes an associate's degree in Sports
Management from Dean College and a bachelor's degree in Sports
Management from Lesley University.
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First-year assistant coach Malcolm Andrews attended high school in Medford where he was a three-year varsity player and two-year captain. Malcolm Andrews played his first year of collegiate basketball at Salem State College becoming part of a basketball powerhouse and a winning tradition. While at Salem he helped the team captured first place in the conference rankings.
Andrews then took this winning tradition to Lesley as starting center, helping the 2006-2007 team to the school record for wins in a season. Two out of the three years he played at Lesley, the team made strong appearances in the conference postseason. He won the Most Improved Player, and MVP awards in his time here. Andrews graduated from Lesley with a Bachelor's Degree in English.
His passion as a player is only surpassed by his passion to
coach. Andrews is no stranger to coaching. He has over three
years of AAU coaching experience working with athletes who have
gone to every level of basketball. He has worked at various
camps including the Red Auerbach Basketball School, Five Star, Paul
Peirce Camp, and the Boston Celtics Summer Camp.
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Assistant Coach Pierre Sully begins his first season with the Lesley University men's basketball team.
Sully graduated from North Cambridge Catholic 1999 and helped lead his team to two league titles and one state championship. He was named a member of the Catholic Suburban League All-Star Team. He later attended Roxbury Community College and led his team to a #1 national ranking. Has the record for most points in a scored in a game with (46) breaking the record previously held by former Providence College standout and New England basketball Hall of Famer Ron Jackson. Sully was the team captain for his sophomore year and was named Second Team Junior College All-American and First Team All-Region XXI.
Sully then relocated to Franklin Pierce University where he was a two-year starter. He was named to the Northeast-10 Conference Honor Roll eight times. He later graduated from Franklin Pierce University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a minor in Social Work Counseling in 2006.
Overseas, Sully played professionally for the Tees Valley Mohawks in the United Kingdom and helped lead the team to Patron Cup Finals. During his time in England, he used his professional status to teach basketball to the youth in different communities with the team's initiative called Hoop Dreams.
Sully also played in the ABA with the Manchester Millrats in its inaugural season
Prior to joining Lesley, Sully's coaching experience included
being a graduate assistant at the University of South Florida for
the men’s and women’s basketball team. He helped
with the academic success and development of USF's players along
with their adjustment to the college lifestyle.









