Full Name: Cornelius Aaron Dougherty Birthdate: April 14, 1961 Hometown: Leavenworth, Kan. High School: Leavenworth Wife: Patti Children: Megan (16), Neil (15), Ryan (10) Education Cameron University, B.A., 1984 University of Oklahoma, M.S., 1987 Playing Experience 1980 - 1981: U.S. Military Academy 1983 - 1984: Cameron (Okla.) Coaching Experience 1985 - 1987: Cameron University 1988: Drake 1989 - 1992: Vanderbilt 1993 - 1994: South Carolina 1995 - 1999: Kansas

Neil Dougherty Assistant Coach Sixth Season Cameron {Okla.} (1984)

Neil Dougherty, who grew up just 30 miles from the University of Kansas campus and has many ties to the Jayhawk basketball program, begins his fifth season as a Jayhawk assistant coach.

Dougherty's main duties include recruiting, where he has helped Kansas sign six McDonald's All-Americans during his tenure. Dougherty is also responsible for scouting coordination and he oversees the academic progress of the Jayhawk players.

Since joining the KU staff prior to the 1995-96 season, Kansas has averaged more than 30 victories per season while winning three conference championships in four years.

Dougherty was born in Leavenworth, Kan., and was a standout athlete at Leavenworth High School. His sister, Lisa, is one of the top players in University of Kansas women's basketball history, scoring more than 1,000 career points for the Jayhawks in the 1980s.

He came to Kansas after serving two stints under head coach Eddie Fogler at Vanderbilt and South Carolina. Dougherty worked four years as an assistant at Vanderbilt (1989-92) before serving two seasons in a similar capacity with the Gamecocks (1993-94). Fogler is a North Carolina graduate who previously worked as an assistant coach under Dean Smith at North Carolina.

Prior to his four-year stay at Vanderbilt, Dougherty worked as an assistant coach at Drake University from 1988-89. He became acquainted with Fogler through Drake's competition with Fogler's Wichita State team in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Before his year at Drake, Dougherty coached four seasons at his alma mater, Cameron University in Oklahoma (1985-88). Cameron posted a 48-16 record in his final two years in Lawton, Okla., and captured the Lone Star Conference championship his final season on the staff.

He graduated from Cameron in 1984 with a degree in education. He started at guard as a junior and senior and helped Cameron win more than 25 games both seasons. He earned his master's degree in education at the University of Oklahoma in 1987.

Dougherty, 38 (born April 14, 1961), attended the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. his first two years in college. He was recruited and played one year for Mike Krzyzewski, Duke's current head coach. Dougherty started several games as a freshman and was a full-time starter as a sophomore.

Dougherty is married to the former Patti Bowles. They have three children: a daughter, Megan, and sons, Neil and Ryan.