Anthony Solomon, who served as an assistant coach on the Irish coaching staff from 2000-03, will return to Notre Dame as a member of head coach Mike Brey's staff.

He replaces Gene Cross who left in April after being named head coach at the University of Toledo.

Solomon departed Notre Dame following the conclusion of the 2002-03 campaign when he was named head coach at St. Bonaventure University and served in that capacity through the conclusion of the 2006-07 campaign.

In 2007-08, Solomon was a member of the University of Dayton men's basketball staff. He helped the Flyers to a 23-11 record last season and a spot in the quarterfinals of the National Invitation Tournament. In addition, Dayton was ranked for four weeks during the season and climbed to as high as 14th in the polls.

"I feel fortunate that we are able to bring back Anthony to our program. During my first three seasons, he was such a key individual to our success," Brey says.

"Anthony is so highly regarded within our profession and the consummate professional. He has a great understanding and appreciation of Notre Dame, its values and the young men that we attract here. Simply said, this is an exciting day for our program and I know our current players are going to enjoy working with him."

"It is truly an honor to be able to return to Notre Dame," Solomon says. "Notre Dame holds a very special place in my heart because of all the people associated with the place. Mike Brey is truly one of the special coaches and teachers in our profession and it is once again an honor to be working alongside him. I also am looking forward to meeting the players and working with them."

Solomon was part of Brey's first staff when he became head coach at Notre Dame in July of 2000. Solomon was an instrumental part in Notre Dame resurgence from 2000-03 at the national level as Irish teams compiled a 66-31 record for a 68.0 winning percentage and a 31-17 mark (.646) in BIG EAST play.

The Irish advanced to the NCAA tournament each of those three seasons, including an appearance in the 2003 Sweet 16 for the first time by an Irish team since 1987. Notre Dame was the only BIG EAST team to advance to NCAA tournament competition and win 10 or more games each of those three seasons.