Darren Angell joined the Indiana State men’s basketball staff in June of 2021 as Director of Basketball Operations.
Angell brings over three years of coaching experience at the Division I level, previously serving in an operations role at Chicago State University from 2013-17 where he oversaw analytics for the Cougars.
During his first year on staff, the Cougars finished third in the Western Athletic Conference and won the most games since the 2008-09 season, including a signature win over the eventual WAC champions, New Mexico State. Chicago State’s 13 wins were the fourth most since it started participating in Division I in 1984.
Angell also has experience in player development, working with multiple NBA first round draft picks from 2014-16, including Terry Rozier and Marcus Smart. He spent time conducting individual and small group NBA Pre-Draft workouts during multiple NBA Combines in Chicago.
Angell also practiced law in Chicago for seven years, advising professional basketball players throughout their careers, as well as counseling universities on NCAA eligibility requirements and other compliance related matters.
Angell received a bachelor’s degree in Sports Business from Mercyhurst University in 2007 and a J.D. from the University of Kansas in 2012. While at Mercyhurst, he was a member of the Men’s Basketball team, serving as team captain during his senior year.
Angell and his wife Julie, have one daughter, Ellie.
