LOGAN, Utah - Utah State head coach Craig Smith has announced the addition of Steve Grabowski to the Utah State men's basketball staff. Grabowski joins the Aggies following several years as an assistant coach at the University of North Dakota.

"We are thrilled to welcome Steve to the Aggies family," Smith said. "I coached Steve, and it's been very rewarding to see all of his success throughout the years, including being one of three finalists for the head coaching position at the University of North Dakota. Steve is an absolute workhorse and he's experienced about every role on a coaching staff, including being a director of basketball operations. He's a great coach, has connections around the country, and above all, has always been about helping young men grow and develop as people."

Grabowski was a member of the UND staff for seven years, beginning as the director of operations, before moving into an assistant coaching role for the next five. With Grabowski on staff, the Fighting Hawks advanced to the school's first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance during the 2016-17 season, capturing both the Big Sky regular season and tournament championship. The men's basketball team was also the best among UND men's programs, leading the Fighting Hawks in community service hours each of the last three years.

Prior to UND, Grabowski was an assistant coach at his alma mater, Minot State University, in Minot, N.D. During his seven years on the bench with the Beavers, Minot State advanced to a pair of NAIA Division II National Tournament appearances, captured a Dakota Athletic Conference regular season championship and two tournament championships.

"To say I am excited would be an understatement," Grabowski said. "I have known Coach Smith for a long time now and being able to work for someone that I respect, is a proven winner, and can learn from makes this such a special opportunity. I have seen the support the fans and community of Logan have for Aggie basketball and it is truly something special. I can't wait to get to work with our amazing staff and players to help continue on with the rich tradition of Aggie basketball.

Grabowski graduated from Minot State in 2005 with a degree in physical education, following a four-year playing career with the Beavers.

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