Brey got to know Christie in the 1990s when he was the head basketball coach at the University of Delaware, Christie’s alma mater.

Source: https://newjerseyglobe.com/presidential-election/mike-brey-says-christie-plans-to-run-for-president-in-2024/

Brey previously announced that the 2022-23 season would be his last at Notre Dame.

Source: https://dailycaller.com/2023/03/02/notre-dame-head-coach-mike-brey-shots-whiskey-upset-win-final-home-game-jameson/

But Mike Brey has hardly been out of the spotlight since his time in South Bend came to a close.

Source: https://ndsmcobserver.com/2023/04/mike-brey-to-join-atlanta-hawks-coaching-staff/

“I’m glad our guys get to compete in there,” Brey said of the environment.

Source: https://ndsmcobserver.com/2023/02/irish-head-to-duke-for-breys-last-game-at-cameron/

It was there at Duke that Brey forged his connection with Snyder, who just took over as Hawks head coach in February.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/mike-brey-assistant-coaching-job-nba-hawks/614069