Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has been appointed as the general manager of Weber State University’s basketball program.

“It’s something that, my relationship with coach (Eric) Duft and this program means a lot to me, and seeing the success of the program means a lot to me,” Lillard told a crowd gathered on campus, via Brett Hein of the Standard-Examiner. “I feel like I can do a lot to help the program be successful, to help the players even individually continue to grow their careers past college, that’s something that I’m passionate about.”

Lillard was a standout with Weber State from 2008-12 before getting drafted sixth overall by the Trail Blazers in 2012.