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Irving Eggleston Jr: Founder/ Program Director BNL Elite Boys AAU

As a Coach, Irving enters his second season as an assistant at Brandeis University apart of the high academic UAA conference. Previously Irving spent two seasons as an assistant men's basketball coach at Rhode Island College. Before this Irving spent one season as an assistant coach at Lasell College helping lead the Lasers to the playoffs. Additionally, he started his coaching career at Nichols College helping lead the bison to a program tying record of 25-4, their first Top 25 ranking in school history, and their 2nd Conference Championship. As an assistant coach Irving specialized in player development and recruiting, successfully recruiting an all conference player at each program he was a part of. 

As a Player, Eggleston is a 2016 graduate of Nichols College who was twice named Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Player of the Year. He guided the Bison to three CCC Regular Season Championships and two conference championship contests, and graduated tied for the program’s all-time leader in steals (193) and is No. 12 in points (1,298). Eggleston also ranks in the top 10 in career free throws attempts and makes. During his career at Nichols, he was a two-time CCC First Team selection as well as the 2015-16 CCC Defensive Player of the Year. Following his senior season, Eggleston was also named to the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III New England Second Team and the D3hoops.com Northeast Region Second Team. Irving was inducted into the Nichols College Athletics Hall of Fame in 2021.

As a Professional, during the 2016-17 Eggleston averaged 16 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 2.5 steals for Newcastle University of the National Basketball League (NBL). He helped the Knights advance to the British Universities and Colleges Sport Premier Final Four for the first time in school history, as well as the NBL Division II Patrons Cup Championship.

Eggleston is a native of Manhattan, New York.

Dino Porcic: Founder/ Program Director BNL Elite Girls AAU

Dino Porcic took over the coaching reins of the Johnson & Wales (RI) University women’s basketball program in May, 2023.

Porcic came to JWU after spending the 2022-23 campaign as an assistant coach at Merrimack College, a Division I institution in Andover, Massachusetts. Playing a non-conference schedule which featured two NCAA Tournament teams (Notre Dame & USC) and two more which qualified for the NIT Tournament (Boston University & Harvard), the Warriors won 15 games (10-6 Northeast Conference), which was four more than the previous season. Three MC student-athletes earned NEC All-Conference honors as the Warriors went from seventh-place in 2021-22 to third this past season.

Porcic handled all operations duties for the Warriors, including team meals and travel, scheduling, budgeting, scouting, and academic supervision. He was also a key recruiter for head coach Kelly Morrone, using both the transfer portal as well as relationships fostered with high school, club, and junior coaches.

A 2016 graduate of Nichols College, Porcic cut his teeth in the coaching ranks as an assistant coach with the Lady Rivals AAU program. From there, he moved on to Rhode Island College, where he spent three seasons as an assistant coach (2019-22). Porcic helped the Anchorwomen to back-to-back Little East championship game appearances (2021-22) and the 2022 LEC Championship, which resulted in a berth into the NCAA Tournament. RIC posted a three-year combined record of 56-11 (.836 winning pct.) with Porcic on staff, and he played a key role in recruiting student-athletes from across New England. Working primarily with the guards, he was also responsible for practice planning and created recruiting videos for the program.

Porcic is a native of Putnam, Connecticut, Porcic was a member of the 2012-13 men’s basketball program at Nichols, which advanced to the CCC Tournament. He graduated NC with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management.

Randolf Thurman: BNL Elite Boys AAU Coach

Randolf Thurman completed his 2nd season as an assistant coach with the Johnson & Wales (RI) University men's basketball team.

The former Dean College standout is no stranger to competing at a high level. Coming from Wilbraham & Monson Prep the prep star competed against some of the best players to ever pick up a basketball in New England.

Jontai Williams: BNL Elite Boys AAU Coach

Jontai Williams is from the Bronx, New York. Having grown up in New York City, basketball is a very prominent sport. Jontai's first introduction to basketball was in sixth grade when his older brother taught him about the game of basketball. He played on an AAU Adidas-affiliated basketball team called WizKids where he began to travel and play competitively in many states across America.

In high school, he attended Cardinal Hayes High School where he played on the freshman and junior varsity, and 2 years on the varsity team as a starting guard.  In his varsity season, he was a Captain and was able to help his team achieve the schools first CHSAA AA Catholic High School City/State basketball championship in 2016-17 and was named to the all-tournament team. He was also a top 15 player in NY State at the end of his high school career.

From there Jontai received a full basketball scholarship to play basketball at Division 2 level at Saint Michael's College in Vermont for 4 years. Throughout his career, he was a Captain of the 2021-22 team, achieved 6 NE-10 Academic Honor Rolls, and was a top 5 point guard in the conference in assists per game.

From there Jontai was able to play an extra year of basketball due to COVID-19 and transferred to Johnson & Wales University Wildcats for the 2022-23 season as the starting point guard where he made the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) All-Academic Team. Throughout his career, he was able to help run basketball camps where he was able to help young athletes work on skill development and understanding the game of basketball. Now he is currently the Head Coach of the Moses Brown Boys Middle School A team.

Anthony Arrico: BNL Elite Boys AAU Coach

Born and raised in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Anthony Arrico developed a passion for basketball in the sixth grade. While he committed to football during high school, his love for the game never faded. He continued to compete at a high level, playing against top local high school and college athletes in rec leagues, men’s leagues, and pickup games. His natural talent and deep understanding of basketball became evident, and after high school, he decided to transition into coaching.

Anthony began his coaching career in his hometown intramural league, where he quickly established himself as a dedicated mentor for young athletes. His passion for player development led him to individual training and skill work, focusing on helping players refine their fundamentals and improve their basketball IQ. His ability to connect with athletes and guide their growth made him a natural fit for BNL Elite.

Anthony first joined BNL Elite in an interim role, where his reliability, leadership, and on-court performance stood out. His work ethic and commitment to developing young talent earned him a full-time coaching position with the program. Now, as a key member of the BNL coaching staff, Anthony continues to inspire and develop the next generation of players, bringing energy, knowledge, and a deep love for the game to every practice and competition.

Isaiah Dahl: BNL Elite Boys AAU Coach

Isaiah Dahl, a Portland, Oregon native, brings a wealth of playing experience and a deep passion for player development. A current college shooting guard, Isaiah just wrapped up his second season at Rhode Island College after competing at the Juco level in Seattle, Washington. Throughout his college career, he maintained a 40% shooting percentage from beyond the arc.

Before his collegiate journey, Isaiah had a decorated high school career, reaching the state tournament multiple times and securing a state championship along with three state runner-up finishes.  

Beyond playing, Isaiah is dedicated to coaching and skill development. He spends his summers traveling the country with PGC Basketball, leading camps and training sessions to help players maximize their potential. His commitment to the game extends beyond the court—when he’s not playing basketball, he’s teaching it.

Derek Shanks: BNL Elite Girls AAU Coach

Derek Shanks begins his second season as an assistant women's basketball coach at Rhode Island College.

Shanks joins the RIC staff after recently graduating with a bachelor’s degree in finance and sports management from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. While at UMass, Shanks served as the head coach of the women’s club basketball team and was also a practice player with the varsity team.
 
The North Attleboro, Mass. native served as an assistant coach with the Red Rocketeers boys’ varsity basketball program for three seasons.