Jacey Brooks Position: Assistant Coach Experience: Second Season Alma Mater: Buffalo State (2006)

Jacey Brooks enters her second season in the role of director of operations for the St. Bonaventure women's basketball program.

The Machias, N.Y. native provides the Bonnies with an energetic passion, diligent work ethic and a strong knowledge of the game of basketball.

In her current role with the Brown and White, Brooks assists in the day-to-day operations of the team, including program organization, travel and video exchange.

Brooks finished a successful playing career at Buffalo State College two years ago as the fourth leading scorer in program history with 1,219 points. The four-year captain was a two-time All-SUNYAC performer and helped lead the Bengals to three straight SUNYAC tournaments.

She culminated a four-year collegiate stint with averages of 11.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Her 554 boards rank ninth on the school's all-time rebounding chart, while she still holds the single-season school record for highest free throw percentage at a rate of 88 percent. Brooks is one of only nine players in program history to surpass the 400-point mark in a single-season with 419 tallies as a junior.

For the second straight summer, Brooks served as an assistant coach on the Western region bench in the women's Open Division at the Empire State Games. This past year, she helped lead Western to a silver medal following a 2-1 record in group play.

The Franklinville High School graduate earned a bachelor of science degree in Health and Wellness from Buffalo State in 2006. Brooks was a perennial selection to the SUNYAC All-Academic team and the conference Commissioner's List throughout collegiate career.

The Jacey Brooks File

Personal

Hometown: Machias, N.Y.
Birthdate: July 23, 1984
Alma Mater: Buffalo State College '06

Coaching Career

Years at St. Bonaventure: 2
Years as a Coach: 2

2007-present Director of Basketball Operations, St. Bonaventure University

Playing Career

2002-07 Buffalo State College (Four-year Letterwinner)

Brooks says:
"I am very excited to be a part of the St. Bonaventure family. I'm extremely thrilled to work in this profession and have the opportunity to work with such a knowledgeable and passionate coaching staff."

Coach Crowley on Brooks:
"We are thrilled to have someone with the energy and passion of Jacey on our staff this season. We love that she is excited about joining the profession and believe she will help us achieve the goals we want to reach."