While at ULM, the Warhawks made four postseason tournaments and posted the third most wins in program history in 2014-15 with 24. Follow him on Twitter @AndreToran. All rights reserved (About Us). Pearson and Cross will be assistant coaches while Ball will serve as Director of Basketball Operations. He was named the Crimson Tide’s interim head coach during the final 13 games of the 2008-09 season, which saw him lead Alabama to a first-round victory over Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament. Jackson is the only one with substantial coaching experience. His ability to evaluate and develop players will be a great asset to UAB basketball.”A 2005 UAB graduate, Ball returns to the Southside after spending the last six seasons across town as an assistant coach at Samford. He led the Blazers to a pair of postseason appearances – a quarterfinal appearance in the 2003 NIT and a NCAA Sweet 16 berth in 2004. Duke has one open scholarship for the 2020-21 season, and although Makhtar Gueye will be sitting out the upcoming season, the Blue Devils have still reached out to the Alabama Birmingham transfer. The search committee included UAB faculty, former basketball players, administrators, athletics staff and donors. Pearson, who brings more than 20 years of coaching experience working with multiple Division I programs, comes to UAB after spending last season as the director of recruiting at Clemson. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Sidney is an extremely hard worker who will bring valuable experience to a plethora of areas in our program. Williams, who was announced as ASU's new head coach on May 13, said during his introductory press conference that though his staff had yet to be selected, he was targeting a supporting cast with mixed with experience and youthful exuberance. As a senior, Ball helped lead UAB to 22 victories and played a significant part in the Blazers’ upset over No. UAB head men’s basketball coach Andy Kennedy has announced the additions of Philip Pearson, Ryan Cross and Sidney Ball to his staff. March 13, 2020 at 2:01 PM CDT - Updated March 13 at 2:02 PM, NCAA college basketball tourneys returning to Birmingham, Vanderbilt, Missouri game postponed because of COVID-19, Alabama comes out on top in back and forth battle against the Rebels, No. Smith joined the UAB coaching staff in the January of 2016 after spending three years coaching at Jacksonville State. Andy Kennedy has agreed to a six-year deal to become UAB's basketball coach. Former Alabama coach Mark Gottfried looks to Mo Williams' past to explain why he'll succeed at ASU, Alabama State new basketball coach Mo Williams won't be deterred by NCAA postseason ban, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. According to a news releases by the NCAA, the 1st and 2nd rounds of the college men’s tourney will be played at Legacy Arena in 2023. Before his coaching stint at Alabama, Pearson was on the coaching staff at Murray State, also with Gottfried. Philip is a hard worker who will bring invaluable experience to our program in all aspects of the job.” Cross also has 20 years plus of coaching experience. Kennedy announced Monday the addition of Phillip Pearson and Ryan Cross … Cross arrives after serving eight seasons as an assistant at Louisiana-Monroe under Keith Richard. He served in a numerous capacities including: assistant coach, director of basketball operations and administrative assistant from 1995-98. “He's from Alabama and has coached in the SEC for nearly two decades. Alabama State men's basketball coach Mo Williams finalized his coaching staff Thursday, the university announced. Before jumping to the Division I coaching ranks, Cross was a successful junior college coach and led Barton County Community College (Kan.) to the NJCAA national championship game during the 1998-1999 season. The teams that Pearson has been on staff have combined for 17 postseason appearances and six conference championships. 13 Auburn escapes with 30-28 win over Arkansas. Prior to his time in Athens, Pearson was an assistant at his alma mater, the University of Alabama, under Mark Gottfried from 1998-2009. Steele's resume also includes single seasons as the director of basketball operations for Troy and South Alabama. Prior to Bossier, Cross was the head coach at Caldwell Parish High School, where he guided the Spartans to a 109-57 overall record and four straight state playoff appearances. A comprehensive list of schools cutting sports or permanently closing. NEW: A comprehensive list of schools cutting sports or permanently closing. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. ", More: Alabama State new basketball coach Mo Williams won't be deterred by NCAA postseason ban, “Trey is the definition of a guy who has made the best out of every opportunity,” Williams said. He has been running Trey Johnson Basketball LLC "which provided personal and skill development to basketball players at the amateur and professional levels. 1 Kentucky in the 2004 NCAA Tournament. “He's been a very successful junior college head coach and at the high school level. UAB has a new basketball coach in Andy Kennedy, and the hype video is well worth your time. Pearson, who brings over 20 years of coaching experience working with multiple Division I programs, comes to UAB after spending last season as the director of recruiting at Clemson. Track & Field & Cross Country, Wrestling), Athletic Academic Advisor/Career Development Coordinator (Football (Defense), Soccer), Athletic Academic Advisor/Learning Specialist/Tutoring Coordinator (W. Swimming & Diving, M.&W. “He is a mentor,” Williams said in a school release. A national search for the Blazers’ seventh coach in program history is underway. Carlos Daniel: Strength and Conditioning Coach (Men's Basketball) carlos.e.daniel@vanderbilt.edu: Kurt Bambauer: Video Coordinator. Cross earned his master’s degree in higher education administration from Fort Hays State in 2000.Cross and his wife, Karen, have four daughters, Taylor, Kelsy, Amber and Kendall.KENNEDY ON CROSS:“I first met Ryan when he was a JC assistant and I was an assistant at UAB under Murry Bartow. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2020 Gray Television, Inc. In four years, Robert Ehsan coached the Blazers to an overall record of 76-57 and 38-34 in Conference USA play. Among Pearson’s first players he coached at Little Rock was five time NBA champion Derek Fisher. “He developed himself into a leader and a key contributor on the last Blazer team to reach the Sweet 16. He was an assistant coach for six years before being promoted to associate head coach beginning with the 2018-19 season. BIRMINGHAM, AL — The Andy Kennedy era at UAB began just a week ago, and the new Blazers basketball coach made a splash this week by adding some familiar faces to his staff. A native of Montgomery, Ala., Pearson was a standout athlete at Jeff Davis High School. 1 Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament Second Round. Ryan also brings over a decade of college experience at the D1 level. While with the Racers, Pearson coached a pair of OVC Players of the Year – two-time winner and NBA draft pick Marcus Brown as well as De’Teri Mayes. The UAB Department of Athletics has announced a change in leadership for the men’s basketball program Friday afternoon. Steele and Johnson are in the early stages of their coaching careers, but Williams made it clear that "potential" and "hunger" were also prerequisites. Additionally, he has had stops at Georgia, Alabama, Murray State and Little Rock. She has more than five years of experience covering the SEC, ACC, C-USA, and high school sports throughout Alabama and Georgia. He comes to UAB after serving the last eight seasons at the University of Louisiana Monroe under Keith Richard. He has been a Blazer since 1999!”Additionally, Kennedy announced that Director of Player Relations Rob Williams and Graduate Assistant Aaron Johnson will remain on staff. The Blazers have played in 15 NCAA Tournaments, along with making 12 NIT appearances. Pearson and his wife, Ashley, have three children, Mary Collins, William and Catherine. He was the GCAC’s coach of the year in 2012, 2013, 2014. "He is young and really smart,” Williams said of Steele. History. Adell Harris: Chief of Staff. He can be motivational, a role model and an inspiration to a lot of guys because of his journey.”. He got his start in coaching as a graduate assistant coach at his alma mater Buffalo for the 1995-96 season.He played three seasons at Buffalo (1992-95), where he earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology in 1995. The Duke basketball coaching staff is making an interesting decision in reaching out to University of Alabama Birmingham forward Makhtar Gueye. A 2005 UAB graduate, Ball returns to UAB after spending the last six seasons across town as an assistant coach at Samford. Schmidt makes the move to UAB after serving as head coach at Birmingham Southern for both the men’s and women’s golf programs since 2016. Setting high standards from the start, UAB was able to lure Gene Bartow away from his post as the head coach at UCLA to start the Blazer program. The UAB Blazers started their athletics program with the creation of men's basketball in 1978. Here are a few things to know about Mo Williams, Alabama State's new head men's basketball coach and former NBA player. He was an assistant coach for six years before being promoted to associate head coach beginning with the 2018-19 season. The Blazers have played in 15 NCAA Tournaments, along with making 12 NIT appearances. Pearson, a Montgomery native, played for Alabama and was a part of four consecutive NCAA Tournament teams and two straight SEC Tournament Championships before beginning his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Little Rock under former Alabama coach Wimp Sanderson. His ability to evaluate and develop players will be a great asset to UAB basketball.". Additionally, Kennedy announced that Director of Player Relations Rob Williams and Graduate Assistant Aaron Johnson will remain on staff. More School Info 1720 Valley View DriveBirmingham, AL 35209(205) 322-6666. "I first met Ryan when he was a JC assistant and I was an assistant at UAB under Murry Bartow,” Kennedy said. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Men’s Basketball Coach Rob Ehsan is out at UAB. In addition to Pearson, Cross and Bell, Kennedy has retained Director of Player Relations Rob Williams and graduate assistant Aaron Johnson. Tatum was named UAB’s defensive line coach in February of 2017 following his time as the Blazers’ strength and conditioning assistant since the Fall of 2016. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Under Jackson, Xavier made 10 NAIA National Championship Tournament appearances, won five regular season Gulf Coast Athletic Conference championships and appeared in five conference championship games. As a player at Alabama, Pearson played on four consecutive NCAA Tournament teams and won back-to-back SEC Tournament Championships in 1990-91. “He brings a lot to the table by being able to relate to the players because he played in the SWAC and then went on to become a professional athlete. 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