For many years, Matt Lottich was one of the best basketball ambassadors that Japan has ever had. He made big contributions on a consistent basis. He respected the game and played it the right way.
Above all, the cerebral guard understood what it took to win.
Those traits are now defining trademarks in Lottich's blossoming coaching career, the big chapter in his professional life after big-time success in pro basketball here. Lottich is in his first season at the helm at Valparaiso University.