American University has their 18th coach in school history.
Duane Simpkins will be leading the Eagles next season.
“We are thrilled to welcome Duane Simpkins, a proven talent and respected coach into our AU Athletics family,” said Walker. “His passion for positively shaping the lives of young student-athletes was evident during the selection process. His close ties to the area as a coach and player, along with a tremendous recruiting acumen and unbending character, make him an ideal choice to lead our program. Duane is truly a changemaker.
Simpkins has spent the last eight seasons serving as an assistant at George Mason.
In 2020, Simpkins was named one of the country’s Top 50 Most Impactful Mid-Major Assistants by Silverwaves Media.
