EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville assistant men's basketball coach Peter Funk has been selected to participate in the 2026 TopConnect Basketball Symposium presented by Just Play Sports Solutions.
 
The invitation-only event, held on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, will bring together 50 rising leaders in college basketball for a unique professional development and networking experience. Through educational sessions, leadership presentations, and TopConnect's signature speed dating, participants will engage directly with athletic directors, conference commissioners, search firm executives, and industry leaders from across the country.
 
This year's symposium will feature programming focused on leadership development, the hiring process, navigating the first 90 days in a new role, fundraising strategies, and insights from executive search firm leaders. Participants will gain practical knowledge while expanding their professional networks through meaningful interactions with decision-makers from across the collegiate athletics landscape.
 
Since the inception of TopConnect in 2018, more than 50 assistant coach and assistant athletic director participants have been promoted to the next chair of Head Coach and Athletic Director as well as a Conference Commissioner. The three-word mantra of "Connect. Prepare. Lead." identifies the purpose of TopConnect.