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Kansas basketball: Strength coach Dr. Ramsey Nijem has stellar resume

By Dylan Morrell

LAWRENCE, KS - NOVEMBER 09: A general view of Naismith Court at Allen Fieldhouse during the game between the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks and the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse on November 9, 2012 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
LAWRENCE, KS - NOVEMBER 09: A general view of Naismith Court at Allen Fieldhouse during the game between the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks and the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse on November 9, 2012 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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Kansas basketball hired Dr. Ramsey Nijem as its new strength coach. Nijem is being hailed as a great hire for the Jayhawks by multiple experts and outlets.

When Andrea Hudy left Kansas for Texas, Jayhawk Nation lost one of its most respected and valuable members. Today, Dr. Ramsey Nijem was hired to fill the void in Kansas basketball left by Hudy.

The young strength coach from the Bay Area has a very impressive resume to his name that includes time in the NBA as well as high praise from respected members in the basketball industry.

Before Kansas, Nijem spent five years as a strength and conditioning coach in the NBA for the Sacramento Kings. He received the head strength and conditioning job at Sacramento three years ago making him the youngest head strength coach in the league.  Head coach Bill Self has already stated how Nijem’s NBA experience can help with recruiting.

"“He will bring an academic element along with energy, toughness and a track record of working with professional athletes that will also aid us in recruiting.” – Bill Self, Head Coach"

Last year, Nijem received his Doctorate of Science in Human and Sport Performance as well as Health Promotion and Wellness from Rocky Mountain University Health Professions at the age of 27.

“I am thrilled to join the KU family and Lawrence community.” – Dr. Ramsey Nijem

Nijem’s has an undoubtedly impressive resume to his name and seems to be on the fast-track to success. His NBA associates should help add legitimacy to Kansas basketball, as well as support current Kansas basketball players looking to make the jump to the NBA.

Trending. Kansas ranks in the top 3 basketball programs in the country. light

Nijem’s path to Kansas basketball:

  • Assistant strength and conditioning coach at UC Santa Barbara
  • Head strength and conditioning coach at Santa Barbara City College
  • Assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Sacramento Kings
  • Head strength and conditioning coach for the Sacramento Kings
  • Head strength and conditioning coach at the University of Kansas
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