Alabama basketball assistant Ryan Pannone is set to take on his first college head coaching job at Arkansas State, according to reports on Friday. Pannone, who joined Alabama in 2023 after a stint with the New Orleans Pelicans, has had coaching experience with international professional teams, the Erie BayHawks, and the Birmingham Squadron in the NBA G League. At Alabama, he played a key role in leading the offense, setting program scoring records during his tenure.
Pannone will be replacing another former Alabama assistant, Bryan Hodgson, at Arkansas State. His hiring continues a trend of assistants under Nate Oats landing head coaching jobs, with Pannone being the fifth to do so. Despite the transition, Pannone will remain focused on helping lead Alabama as they face Duke in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
The matchup between Alabama and Duke promises to be a thrilling one, with both teams vying for a spot in the Final Four. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:49 CT and the game will be televised on TBS. Pannone’s move to Arkansas State marks a new chapter in his coaching career and showcases the talent and leadership that he brings to the basketball program.
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