Stanford Men’s Basketball Names Grunfeld General Manager — What People are Saying

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“What a great hire! Dan was a great member of one of the strongest basketball teams in program history, and he was an integral part of our success. He will be great for Kyle and Stanford basketball because he truly understands the game, what it takes to win and how to be a good teammate. He just loves Stanford and it’s great for him to be a part of the program again. It’s invaluable to have a former player like Dan in this role, and I’m so excited for his opportunity.” - Mike Montgomery, Hall of Fame head coach at Stanford

“Dan has always embodied the combination of curiosity, competitiveness, and genuine care for people that makes Stanford special. As teammates, I saw firsthand how he brought people together, led with humility, and kept everyone focused on something bigger than themselves. Dan has a deep appreciation for Stanford basketball’s history and standards, while bringing the fresh perspective and real-world experience of someone who has succeeded well beyond the game. Dan is a natural bridge between the program’s past, present, and future, and I’m genuinely excited to see the impact he’ll have on this next chapter of Stanford basketball!” - Josh Childress, former Stanford All-American and NBA player, CEO and Founder at the Landspire Group

"Having played on the same basketball team as Dan at Stanford and in Spain, I’ve seen how thoughtfully he evaluates players and understands what each person brings to a team. Just as importantly, he knows how to communicate his perspective and earn the trust of the people around him. Those qualities will serve him well as General Manager, and I’m excited for him and the Stanford athletic community." - Chris Hernandez, former all-conference Stanford guard

“Dan was born into big-time basketball and excelled at the game at Stanford and beyond. I’m excited to see him bring his passion for the game, global perspective, and strong basketball and business acumen to the program.” - Amy Brooks, Stanford trustee and NBA President, Global Business Development.

“Stanford has made a great decision to hire Dan Grunfeld. He is a homegrown Cardinal who has incredible basketball savvy, professional experience and high character. He will be an outstanding addition to Coach Smith’s program. He understands the magic of Stanford University.” - Fran Fraschilla, ESPN College Basketball Analyst and former NCAA Head Coach

“Dan is one of the finest human beings God has put on this earth. He represents the name on the front of his jersey whether it be Nicolas High School, Team USA competing in the 2009 Maccabi Games, winning the gold medal, or Stanford University, and of course his family name, Grunfeld. He knows how to build a championship team because he is a champion himself.” - Bruce Pearl, CBS College Basketball Analyst and former NCAA Head Coach