Marlon McRae is in his fourthseason as an assistant coach with the men's basketball team. He is a tremendous asset to the Bloodhound staff, bringing with him a firm knowledge and experience of New York City Basketball. His duties will include game planning and scouting opponents, as well as recruiting in the New York City area.
McRae comes to John Jay with extensive coaching experience at several different levels. He most recently served as an assistant coach at NCAA Division II Dowling College, under ECC Coach of the Year, Stephen Hayn. A key member of the staff, McRae helped lead Dowling to their first 20 win season since 1998 and to the East Coast Conference championship game. Prior to Dowling, McRae was head coach at The Pratt Institute (NCAA Division III) during the 2008-2012 seasons. A well-known name in the New York City High School circuit, he held coaching positions as an assistant at Benjamin Banneker Academy in the 2007-2008 season and as head coach of Brooklyn Collegiate in 2006-2007 season.
McRae received his Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from Long Island University-Brooklyn, and completed his Master’s in Teaching at Pace University. Before coaching in the PSAL, McRae held positions writing for the ESPN wire service, CBSsportsline.com and the New York Amsterdam News.
McRae was born in Brooklyn, New York where he currently still resides. Aside from coaching, McRae is a second grade teacher in the New York City Department of Education.
