DePaul University announced that assistant coach Brandon Bailey has been chosen to attend the 2026 TopConnect Basketball Symposium, a prestigious gathering that brings together a select group of emerging leaders in college basketball.
Focus on Leadership Development
The symposium, hosted at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is invitation‑only and limited to just 50 coaches who have demonstrated strong potential for advancing the sport’s future.
Dr. Richard Sander, director of TopConnect, emphasized that the event is designed to sharpen professional skills, from strategic hiring to fundraising, ensuring participants leave with actionable insights.
Attendees will take part in a series of educational sessions, hear from conference commissioners and athletic directors, and engage in networking activities that connect them with key decision‑makers across the collegiate landscape.
The program is made possible through the support of title sponsor Just Play Sports Solutions, whose partnership underscores the symposium’s commitment to fostering talent in college athletics.
Since the inaugural edition in 2018, the symposium has helped more than 100 assistant coaches and administrators climb to higher positions, reflecting its growing influence in the basketball community.