Cooper Janicki was promoted to Director of Basketball Operations in the Summer of 2026 after spending three seasons as a graduate assistant, in addition to the assistant operations director.
A former student manager for the Panthers for four years before taking on a larger role, Janicki has been instrumental in coordinating the day-to-day operations of the program. His expanded role includes serving as the team's travel coordinator while overseeing daily logistics and basketball operations, ensuring the program runs efficiently both on and off the court.
A Milwaukee graduate who grew up in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Janicki has worked closely with the coaching staff on a wide variety of operational responsibilities since transitioning from student manager to graduate assistant prior to the 2023-24 season. Janicki earned his degree in Secondary Education focused in mathematics and is pursuing his master’s degree in Higher Education Administration.
