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The coaching staff for the upcoming 2018-19 Northwest Tech men's basketball season continues to take shape as head coach Nate Padia has announced the addition of Andrew Davison as assistant coach.

“We are glad to welcome Andrew back to the Tech,” said President Ben Schears, “…he knows the culture of the college, the Goodland community, and that will help him hit the ground running.”

Davison comes to Northwest Tech entering his fifth season of coaching. Davison started his career at Pratt Community College and then spent a year here at Northwest Tech. He went on to Colorado State University and finally, last year, he coached at New Mexico Highlands University. Davidson was happy to have the opportunity to return back to Northwest Tech to coach under Padia.

Davison expressed his optimism for the upcoming year saying, “My expectations for this year would be to make some noise and establish ourselves in the Jayhawk Conference!”

Davison graduated from Emporia State University and is originally from Garden City, Kansas.

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