A veteran NCAA Division I assistant coach with ties to the Big 12 Conference, Toby Lane enters his first season as Director of Basketball Operations for Head Coach Frank Haith and the Missouri Tigers.
Lane comes to Mizzou after four seasons as the Associate Director of Basketball Operations at the University of Miami (2007-11). A familiar face in the college coaching landscape, Lane brings versatility and experience to the Tiger coaching staff. He spent three years at Southeast Missouri State (2004-07) as an assistant coach, two years at Oklahoma as the Sooners' video coordinator (2002-04) and was the assistant strength and conditioning coach at Long Beach State (2001-02). While at Oklahoma he was part of a staff that guided the Sooners to a Big 12 Tournament crown and an NCAA Elite Eight appearance in 2003.
"Toby was a valuable part of our staff at Miami and he has a great grasp of all the day-to-day activities associated with Division I Basketball," Head Coach Frank Haith said. "He has familiarity with our state from his time at Southeast Missouri and understands our league from his stint at Oklahoma. I'm excited to have him and Carla (wife) join us at Mizzou."
Prior to his time in Norman, Lane spent four years at Central Oklahoma (1997-01) where he helped mentor former NBA player Eddie Robinson, who played for the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls from 1999-2004.
"I really appreciate this opportunity to come back to the state of Missouri and be a part of this great program," Lane said. "Missouri Basketball has such a great tradition, one I have followed for years, and having a chance to be a part of this program and this community is a tremendous honor for me and my family."
Lane began his college coaching career at the junior college level at Neosho Community College (1996-97). He also spent three years as the head coach at Goessel High School in Goessel, Kan., after completing his bachelor's degree at Wichita State in 1993. He completed his Masters in General Education from Central Oklahoma in 1999.
Lane and his wife, Carla, live in Columbia.
