Men's Basketball
Elston, Derek
Derek Elston
- Title:
- Director of Player Development
- Email:
- dcelston@indiana.edu
- Phone:
- (812) 855-2238
Former Hoosier Derek Elston is in his fifth year back in Bloomington after he returned to Indiana as Director of Player Development prior to the 2015-16 season. He spent two seasons playing professionally after completing his Indiana career in 2013.
As the Director of Player Development, Elston's duties will include player mentoring and life skills programing, administrative operations, and involvement in the program's support services.
A native of Tipton, Indiana, Elston played four years for the Hoosiers (2009-13) and was a member of the 2013 Big Ten Championship squad and 2012 Sweet Sixteen team. He battled injuries throughout his career and scored 498 points and shot 37.5 percent from three-point range, including 55.2 percent from long distance as a junior. As a senior, he was named Academic All-Big Ten and received the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award. Elston, along with classmates Jordan Hulls and Christian Watford were recognized as the "Indelibles" by Jim Nantz in the 2013 NCAA Tournament for their lasting impact as the cornerstones for the return of IU basketball to national prominence.
Following his time at IU, Elston played two seasons professionally overseas. In 2015, he played for Illiabum in Portugal and averaged 13.2 points and 4.8 rebounds in 24.7 minutes of action per game. He also shot 81.5 percent from the line. In addition, he played 10 games in the United Kingdom for the Plymouth University Raiders and averaged 10.6 points and 6.6 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per game. In 2013-14, he played for Floriana in Malta and averaged 26.1 points and 11.6 rebounds.
Elston earned his bachelor's degree in three years in Sports Communication Broadcast and a master's degree the following year in Sport Administration.
As the Director of Player Development, Elston's duties will include player mentoring and life skills programing, administrative operations, and involvement in the program's support services.
A native of Tipton, Indiana, Elston played four years for the Hoosiers (2009-13) and was a member of the 2013 Big Ten Championship squad and 2012 Sweet Sixteen team. He battled injuries throughout his career and scored 498 points and shot 37.5 percent from three-point range, including 55.2 percent from long distance as a junior. As a senior, he was named Academic All-Big Ten and received the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award. Elston, along with classmates Jordan Hulls and Christian Watford were recognized as the "Indelibles" by Jim Nantz in the 2013 NCAA Tournament for their lasting impact as the cornerstones for the return of IU basketball to national prominence.
Following his time at IU, Elston played two seasons professionally overseas. In 2015, he played for Illiabum in Portugal and averaged 13.2 points and 4.8 rebounds in 24.7 minutes of action per game. He also shot 81.5 percent from the line. In addition, he played 10 games in the United Kingdom for the Plymouth University Raiders and averaged 10.6 points and 6.6 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per game. In 2013-14, he played for Floriana in Malta and averaged 26.1 points and 11.6 rebounds.
Elston earned his bachelor's degree in three years in Sports Communication Broadcast and a master's degree the following year in Sport Administration.
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