Had this last week as a rumor – it’s now official…

USC Salkehatchie has named Corey Hendren as the new head men’s basketball coach for the 2014-15 season.

Coach Hendren is a graduate of Milligan College where he was a member of the men ‘ s basketball team for four years, earning all conference academic honors for his sophomore, junior and senior years and serving as team captain his senior year. He completed an internship with the basketball program at Milligan and also coached the jv team. His degree is in business with a concentration in sports management.

He has interned for Crossover Athletics and directed basketball camps for 3D Hoops Academy, and for Nike. He has also worked basketball camps at Wake Forest University, Charleston Southern, Appalachian State and University of Tennessee. He has also coached AAU teams in Tennessee.

We are excited to have Coach Hendren as he brings energy and enthusiasm to our program. His love and knowledge of the game and joy in working with players on the court, in the classroom and in life in general are contagious if you are around him any length of time at all. I know players and fans alike will respond to that.

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