David Anwar was named Director of Men's Basketball Operations at UTEP on Tuesday.

"David is someone who I have known for four years who is a tremendous person," said UTEP coach Doc Sadler. "He is probably as caring of a coach as I have ever been around. I'm looking forward to having him work with our players because I am confident that every decision he makes will be in their best interest."

Anwar spent the last four years as an assistant coach at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, including three working under Sadler when he was head coach. In addition to his on-the-floor coaching responsibilities, he served as recruiting coordinator and was responsible for players' academic success.

He helped Arkansas-Fort Smith to a 101-29 record over the last four seasons. The Lions finished fifth at the NJCAA National Tournament in 2001, and seventh in 2002. They captured Region II titles in 2001 and 2002. Over the last four years, over 20 Arkansas-Fort Smith players have graduated to four-year institutions.

Anwar was the head coach at Lutheran Christian Academy, a prep school in his hometown of Philadelphia, from 1998-2000. He posted a 57-17 record in two years as head coach. Anwar placed at least 18 players in Division I or II programs during his stint at Lutheran Christian Academy.

He also served as an assistant coach at Notre Dame Prep School in Fitchburg, Mass. during the 1997-98 season. He placed 12 seniors in Division I, II or III programs while at Notre Dame Prep School, including Aaron Matthews (Villanova) and Modebo Diarra (Memphis).

During his coaching career, he has helped over 40 players from the Philadelphia area obtain college scholarships.

He has worked at the Five Star Basketball Camp (1997), Villanova Basketball Camp (1996), Eastern Invitational Basketball Camp (1998) and Atlantic Cape Basketball Camp (1999). He coached in the Rasheed Wallace Summer League in 1997, and the Positive Image Summer League in 1999.

Anwar received his bachelor of science degree in Special Education and Sociology from Fitchburg State College in 1998. He is pursuing a master's degree in Sports Management/Sports Leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University.