The Citadel head coach Duggar Baucom named Jack Castleberry the program’s Director of Basketball Operations, it was announced Tuesday.

“I am extremely excited to add Jack back to our coaching family,” Coach Baucom said. “He brings a wealth of experience to his new position and great familiarity to our staff. Having played and coached in our system, he has firsthand knowledge of what we are trying to accomplish on the court and can also closely relate with our players having graduated from a military school. Jack knows the rigors of an academic-military education and his tireless work ethic and excellent communication skills make him an integral part of our staff moving forward.”

Castleberry joins The Citadel with seven years of coaching experience at the collegiate level under his belt. He most recently served as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball program at Siena College from 2012-14 before opting to transition to a financial planning career. Two years later, he’s itching to get back to the game he loves.

“Coach Baucom has been an incredible influence for me personally and professionally so the opportunity to come to The Citadel and work alongside him was too good to pass up,” Castleberry said. “I have tremendous respect for The Citadel, its mission and its history of producing some of America’s greatest leaders.  I’m excited to be a part of such a special place.”

Castleberry grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the son of Old Dominion basketball’s play-by-play broadcaster. The unique access to ODU’s program immersed him into hoops from a young age and that’s where his passion for the game and coaching was born.

He eventually enrolled at the nearby Virginia Military Institute and was able to walk on to the Keydets’ basketball team. Following Castleberry’s sophomore season, VMI underwent a coaching change and hired Coach Baucom, who would steer the Keydets to new heights of success. Castleberry played a major role in setting the precedent for that success as his relentless motor and work ethic on the court earned him a full scholarship. Coach Baucom named him team captain for the 2006-07 campaign and he led the Keydets to the most victories in a season in more than a decade.

Upon graduation, Castleberry immediately landed an assistant coaching position at the University of Tennessee-Martin. Following a year there, he returned to VMI and worked under Coach Baucom from 2008-12, assisting in player development, recruiting and scheduling and serving as the team’s academic coordinator.

Now, after a stop at Siena and a stint in financial planning, Castleberry is back under Coach Baucom and ready for an opportunity at The Citadel.

“The resources provided at The Citadel are great and we have a chance to do something special here,” Castleberry said. “I hope to able to have an impact on our current and future cadet-athletes the way that Coach Baucom had an impact on me.”

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