TTU announces the hiring of Ezell Dodd as men's basketball assistant coach.  Ezell come to Temple from Lee University where he has served as Director of Basketball Operations since 2008. His duties while at Lee included film exchange, travel arrangements, ordering of equipment and assisting with scheduling.  Dodd's past work experience includes time spent as an assistant within the Lee University Athletics, assistant football coach at Lake Forest middle school and working in Guest Relations for the Atlanta Braves.  Ezell is on track to earn his bachelor's degree in physical education with a minor in recreation.

 

"I want to thank Coach Lee for the opportunity to join the Crusader family.  I will always be in debt to Coach Tommy Brown for giving me a chance and being a life mentor and also want to thank President Paul Conn and Mr. Larry Carpenter for supporting my work while at Lee.  I only wish the best to Lee University. 

 

Ezell Dodd – newly hired Assistant Basketball Coach Tennessee Temple University

 

"Ezell will be instrumental in our future success here at Temple.  His attention to detail and approach will allow us to be more efficient and pay immediate dividends within our basketball program. His work for us will focus on the administrative but will also expand into community relations, fund development and recruiting.  I'm excited to have someone with his experience joining my staff and look forward to working with him." 

 

Randy Lee – Head Basketball Coach   Tennessee Temple University

 

"Ezell worked hard for the Lee University Men's basketball program.  His knowledge of the game and his ability to get things done on and off the court will take him far in his career.  I wish him only the best."  

 

Tommy Brown – Head Basketball Coach Lee University