Alcorn State University Men\u2019s Basketball is proud to announce the addition of three new assistant coaches to Head Coach\u00a0Jake Morton\u2018s staff for the upcoming season:\u00a0Adam Braswell, Emeka \u201cMeka\u201d Chiazor, and\u00a0Devon Smith. Each brings a distinct background of success in player development, recruitment, and championship-level experience to the Braves basketball program.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re excited to welcome Adam, Meka, and Devon to the Braves family,\u201d said Head Coach\u00a0Jake Morton. \u201cThey each bring a unique skill set and proven record of success that will elevate our program on and off the court.\u201d<\/p>\n
Adam Braswell\u00a0joins Alcorn State following impactful coaching stints at Miami Dade College and St. Thomas University. Known for his dynamic leadership and player-first development approach, Braswell played collegiately at Morgan State, helping lead the team to the 2010 NCAA Tournament. His coaching resume includes back-to-back FCSAA State Tournament appearances at Miami Dade and a Sweet 16 run with St. Thomas University. Braswell\u2019s grassroots experience also includes leading the TeamMe AAU program and orchestrating high school turnarounds across South Florida.<\/p>\n
Emeka Chiazor\u00a0brings a powerful blend of coaching acumen and recruiting prowess to the Braves. Most recently at Cecil College, he was instrumental in one of the nation\u2019s top JUCO turnarounds\u2014guiding the team from an 8\u201323 finish to a 23\u20138 record, and a Region 20 title run. His previous coaching stops include Harford and Howard Community Colleges, along with a formative stint under Ron \u201cFang\u201d Mitchell at Coppin State University. Chiazor\u2019s deep ties across the East Coast and his reputation as a players\u2019 coach position him as a major asset for Alcorn State\u2019s recruiting efforts.<\/p>\n
Devon Smith\u00a0arrives at Alcorn State with one of the most impressive r\u00e9sum\u00e9s in player development. He has contributed to the growth of 14 NBA players, including Fred VanVleet, Austin Reaves, and Landry Shamet. Smith\u2019s coaching journey spans prestigious programs such as Wichita State, Louisville, Oakland University, and Link Academy\u2014where he helped lead the team to a 34\u20132 record and a GEICO Nationals finals appearance. A former player at Ohio State and seasoned coach in national camps, Smith brings unmatched experience and basketball IQ to the Braves sideline.<\/p>\n
With the addition of Braswell, Chiazor, and Smith, Alcorn State looks forward to building on its basketball legacy and ushering in a new era of success under Coach Morton.<\/p>\n