Not everyone is born with the ability to lead and the skills to inspire and connect with younger generations.
But not everyone is DeAndre Haynes.
Haynes, is in his second year as an assistant coach on the men’s basketball team, said he learned both of those attributes from his father.
“My father was a leader, he always was. To see him, how he played on the floor or how he helped guys, he pushed me to be the leader I am today,” Haynes said. “Just growing up and learning from him and the leadership he had as a father stuck with me.