Erin Strauss became New York University’s women’s basketball Director of Basketball Operations ahead of the 2026-27 season. She assists the coaching staff with on-court player development and off-court operations.
Strauss brings extensive basketball experience, having worked with an array of collegiate teams and professional leagues. Most recently, she worked for Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, helping the basketball operations team with youth programming, managing logistics, and elevating participants' overall experience in efforts to strengthen community engagement and drive revenue growth.
Prior to her stint with Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, Strauss worked in various roles at the NBA, including content management, event management, and international basketball operations from November 2023 to August 2025. Strauss provided career mentorship for over 450 Basketball Without Borders athletes and generated revenue by engaging NBA and NCAA coaches and scouts to attend NBA Academy Games in her position within international basketball operations.
A 2021 graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations, Strauss served as the women’s basketball team’s student manager for four years. She assisted in player development workouts and statistical tracking as the Wolverines made three NCAA Tournament appearances
A native of Chicago, IL, and New York City resident, Strauss is currently pursuing a master’s degree from NYU's Leonard N. Stern School of Business.
