Dermon Player Hired at NIA Prep

BOSTON – Dermon Player is back.

The former Seton Hall and St. John’s assistant has returned to coaching as a “consultant” to the Alif Muhammad NIA School.

Player, an assistant to former Seton Hall coach Bobby Gonzalez, said he’s happy to be back in the coaching game.

“I’ve been coaching for 24 years on all levels,” Player told SNY.tv. “I took the year off and decided to get back and work with young men. It’s a passion of mine and a great opportunity to coach with Alif Muhammad and take it to new heights.”