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UTRGV Names Brandon Chambers as Men's Basketball Head Coach - UTRGV Athletics
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- UTRGV named Brandon Chambers as the new head men's basketball coach, signaling a leadership change aimed at sustaining program momentum.
- Chambers' formal introduction is set for April 6 at 10:30 a.m. in the UTRGV Fieldhouse atrium, inviting public and media attendance.
- Chambers brings a track record of turning programs into NCAA Tournament contenders, including a 20-win season with NC State and cleanly earned at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament First Four.
- UTRGV President Guy Bailey and Athletics Director Chasse Conque praised Chambers for leadership, purpose, preparation, and culture as key elements for future success.
- Chambers' coaching journey spans McNeese, Texas Southern and LSU, with players earning conference honors and NCAA appearances under his guidance.
- Chambers has gained national recognition for his impact as an assistant coach, including early career work under Shaka Smart at VCU.
- Chambers has earned national accolades, including Silver Waves Media Top 100 and Under Armour 30-Under-30 recognition for his impact as an assistant.
- The HoopDirt report corroborates the official announcement and highlights Chambers' path through multiple programs leading to UTRGV.
- Chambers' background includes stints at Nevada and LSU, contributing to NCAA Tournament appearances and high-level player development.
- Chambers' multi-decade coaching ascent includes early roots at Misericordia and Virginia Commonwealth University, illustrating a long arc toward elite programs.
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