Kearney began his professional career at Kenyon College, where he spent five years as an assistant coach. During his time with the Owls, he oversaw recruiting, game planning and operational program duties. He also helped Kenyon to its best non-conference record since 1996 and developed five All-NCAC athletes.
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Eamonn Kearney is exceptionally well-rounded and will make an impact in every area of our program, from on-court development to recruiting, scouting, and game planning. He's humble, driven and committed to helping our student-athletes succeed." MacConnell said.
He then spent a year alongside MacConnell at Princeton, serving as the video coordinator for the 2023-24 season. That year, the Tigers went 24-5 overall and 12-2 in conference play, clinching an appearance in the National Invitation Tournament.
The Toms River, N.J., native headed out west in 2024, taking on an assistant coach position at Air Force. While at the academy, Kearney took on the role of recruiting coordinator, scouting talent such as Kam Sanders, the program's freshman points leader and assists record holder, and Lucas Hobin, the freshman three-point record holder.Â
Kearney played two years of basketball at Drew University, serving as a team captain before taking on a student-assistant role in his final two years. In high school, he played for his father, Mike, at Monsignor Donovan High School.
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Eamonn Kearney is someone I've known since he was a high school player, and it's been impressive to watch his growth in the game. It's no surprise he's the son of a coach—he brings a uniquely mature and savvy perspective to our staff," MacConnell said.
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