Boston College Athletics
Bonzie Colson Joins Men's Basketball Staff
June 27, 2001 | Men's Basketball
June 27, 2001
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Bonzie Colson, a former University of Rhode Island basketball star, has joined the Boston College basketball staff as the administrative assistant, according to an announcement made by Eagles' head coach Al Skinner.
Colson got his start in the coaching profession as an assistant coach to Skinner at Rhode Island from 1991-93. The Rams earned postseason berths in each of his two seasons (NIT in 1991-92, NCAA in 1992-93).
Colson, who graduated from Rhode Island with a communications degree in 1990, spent the last three years as an assistant coach at George Washington University. Prior to that, he served five years (1993-98) as the head coach at Frank Ballou High School in Washington, D.C.
A graduate of Dunbar (D.C.) High School, Colson enjoyed a fine playing career at Rhode Island. He was a four-year starting center for the Rams. Colson still ranks among the school's career leaders in blocked shots. He was a key member of the URI team that advanced to the regional semifinals of the 1988 NCAA Tournament. Colson served as team captain in his senior season. He received the Harold S. Greenfield Award for outstanding athletic and academic achievement in 1988-89.
Colson played professionally in France before beginning his coaching career.
Colson and his wife, Cyndi, have one son, Bonzie II.
