Vassar College Men's Basketball Head Coach
Ryan Mee has announced the hiring of Leo Clibanoff as the new assistant coach. Clibanoff will join the Brewers following a one-year stint with the Texas Legends.
"I couldn't be more excited about bringing Coach Clibanoff on board. His energy and passion for the game is exactly what we need to elevate our program," said Mee. "He will bring fresh ideas, a tireless work ethic, and a real ability to connect with the players. I'm confident Leo will help push our team to new heights, both on and off the court."
Clibanoff spent the last year with the Dallas Mavericks G League affiliate Texas Legends as a basketball operations associate, where he played a key role in film breakdowns, scouting reports, and managing daily player operations. He also contributed to the Dallas Mavericks' pre-draft workouts and free agent mini camp, coaching players through drills and scrimmages. His efforts helped the Legends secure two NBA call-ups and improve their win total by 11 games from the previous season.
Texas Legends Head Coach Jordan Sears – "Leo is a curious basketball mind with a wide range of experiences in such a short coaching career. His youthfulness and level of care will be great assets to the Vassar Men's Basketball program."
Prior to his time with the Legends, Clibanoff was at Wesleyan University from 2018-2023 as a student assistant coach for the men's basketball team. Clibanoff was responsible for player development, scouting reports, film breakdowns, and practice and game planning. He helped guide Wesleyan to a historic 25-4 record in the 2021-22 season, which included winning both the NESCAC regular-season and tournament championships. His work contributed to six All-Conference selections, one Conference Player of the Year, one Defensive Player of the Year, and one First-Team All-American.
Wesleyan Head Coach Joe Reilly – "We are thrilled for Leo and his opportunity at Vassar. He was a big part of our program and had a huge impact on our recent success at Wesleyan. Leo has a bright future in coaching and we wish him the best helping Coach Mee continue to provide a high level athletic experience for the student athletes at Vassar."
Clibanoff also brings experience from summers spent alongside top basketball skills development trainers, working with NBA and pre-draft players.
Clibanoff graduated from Wesleyan in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a minor in data analysis.
