Luke Trondson

Biography

Luke Trondson joined the Kent State men’s basketball staff in May of 2023 as a graduate assistant. A native of Milan, Illinois, Trondson came from Austin Peay State University where he served as a graduate assistant for one season under Nate James. While with the Governors, Trondson served as the team’s video coordinator and director of analytics, as well as assisting in many other roles for the team. Trondson helped guide the team to their first win over an American Athletic Conference opponent in mid-November at South Florida, as well through a difficult ASUN Conference schedule in the school’s first season. Prior to Austin Peay State, Trondson was a Student Manager for The Ohio State University and served under Chris Holtmann. During his time, the Buckeyes went 62-32 and reached the NCAA Tournament in every year that it occurred. Trondson also played a part in the development of NBA Players Duane Washington Jr., EJ Liddell, and Malaki Branham. In his final year in Columbus, he served heavily in the scouting, operations, and player development efforts. Trondson graduated magna cum laude from Ohio State in May of 2022, earning a bachelor's degree in Sport Industry, with minors in Business Management and Coaching Education. Trondson will be pursuing a master’s degree in Sports Administration and is set to graduate in 2025.