• A New England native with extensive East Coast recruiting ties, Bill Barton begins his first season at the University of Pittsburgh as an assistant coach.  He made previous stops at Duquesne and, most recently, Marshall.

• Barton's main responsibilities include recruiting student-athletes, game preparation and on-floor coaching.

• Prior to joining the NCAA Division I coaching ranks, Barton served 10 seasons (1997-2007) as the Head Basketball Coach at Notre Dame Prep in Fitchburg, Mass.