Steve Dagostino ’08: Shaping Basketball’s Top Talent
December 3, 2019 · Alumni Stories
Steve Dagostino '08 was a standout on the basketball court at Saint Rose, earning a spot in our Athletics Hall of Fame. Today, he helps develop some of the most promising players in all levels of basketball.
Steve Dagostino ’08
B.S. in Accounting
Golden Knights men’s basketball; Athletics Hall of Fame inductee; Golf Classic alum committee
Hometown: Albany, New York
Now lives in: Schenectady, New York
Career: Entrepreneur, owner and coach, Dags Basketball, where he has worked with NBA and Division I college players, among others; court coach, USA Basketball Junior National Team
How did your experience as a Golden Knight shape you?
“My experience as a Golden Knight helped shape my work and career as I developed tremendously as a basketball player and leader. Also, on campus, I learned the value of relationships. I am grateful that I get to use basketball as a vehicle to teach life skills to young players all over the country.”
By Irene Kim
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