Eylijah Stephens
Summary
Dedicated former professional basketball player with extensive playing experience at the collegiate and professional levels. A proven leader with a strong basketball IQ, player development expertise, and a deep understanding of team dynamics. Experienced in high-level competition, game preparation, and mentorship.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Coach
Plantation High School
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Acted as an assistant coach for the boy's varsity team under head coach Jermaine Gammage
- Helped lead Plantation to its first back-to-back 10+ win seasons in over 20 years
- Assisted in game planning, scouting opponents, and player development
Professional Athlete
Cheshire Phoenix
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Played one year in England's top professional basketball league (British Basketball League) under head coach Ben Thomas
- Helped lead the Phoenix to a BBL Trophy Final victory over EuroCup powerhouse London Lions
- Gained valuable experience competing at the professional level against elite international talent
Student Athlete
University of Minnesota
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Started in all games in one season as a graduate transfer under head coach Ben Johnson
- As a team, set a program record by having the fewest turnovers in a season for any Golden Gopher Men's team
- Cultivated strong relationships with fellow students, faculty members, coaches, administrators, and alumni.
Student Athlete
Lafayette College
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Played four seasons under head coach Fran O'Hanlon helping to lead the Lafayette Leopards to an improved record in four consecutive seasons
- Key contributor throughout career becoming the programs 47th 1000 point scorer
- Implemented feedback from coaching staff effectively which led to noticeable improvements in individual skillset over time.
Education
MeD - Sports Management
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05.2022
BA - Psychology
Lafayette College
Easton, PA05.2021
Skills
- Highly Adaptable
- Team Culture & Leadership Development Skills
- Player Development
- Game & Practice Planning
- Motivational leadership style
Awards
- Oaks Leadership Leader of Distinction, 2021
- Patriot League All-Conference Second Team Selection, 2021
- NABC 2020-2021 All-District 13 Second Team, 2021
- Lafayette College Academic Dean's List, Spring 2020
Timeline
Assistant Coach
Plantation High School
09.2024 - 02.2025
Professional Athlete
Cheshire Phoenix
08.2023 - 05.2024
Student Athlete
University of Minnesota
05.2021 - 05.2022
Student Athlete
Lafayette College
08.2017 - 05.2021
BA - Psychology
Lafayette College
MeD - Sports Management
University of Minnesota
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