Nebraska men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg Monday joined a growing list of college coaches who have pledged to be a part of the McLendon Minority Leadership Initiative.
The initiative, first announced in mid-July, includes more than 70 college coaches and will "provide minorities a jump start to their careers through practical experiences and opportunities to build their network," according to a news release.
Coaches such as Hoiberg will serve as points of reference for minority candidates to get experience in collegiate athletics through a variety of athletic department positions.
Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari and Harvard coach Tommy Amaker are co-chairs of the initiative.