2017-18 Carson-Newman Men's Basketball News

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O’Brien names Pope new Vice President for Athletics
O’Brien names Pope new Vice President for Athletics

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman University President Dr. Randall O’Brien has named Tennessee Tech Associate Director of Athletics for Development Matt Pope as Carson-Newman’s new Vice President for Athletics.

Record-setting number of student athletes named to SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll
Record-setting number of student athletes named to SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll

ROCK HILL, S.C. - Carson-Newman broke its school record for most student athletes placed on the South Atlantic Conference's Commissioner's Honor Roll, the league office announced Thursday morning.

Hawkins joins Benson’s staff as volunteer assistant
Hawkins joins Benson’s staff as volunteer assistant

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman men’s basketball alumus Taylor Hawkins wasn’t gone from the program for long.

Athletic Department registers highest finish in Learfield Director's Cup
Athletic Department registers highest finish in Learfield Director's Cup

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Carson-Newman's athletic department concluded the academic year with its highest ever finish in the Learfield Director's Cup standings.  C-N wrapped up 2017-18 with a top-25 finish and a school-record 498 points in the annual standings. 

Athletic Communications team hauls in four awards in CoSIDA Publications and Digital Design Contest
Athletic Communications team hauls in four awards in CoSIDA Publications and Digital Design Contest

GREENWOOD, Ind. - Carson-Newman's athletic communications team tallied four awards at the College Sports Information Directors of America's (CoSIDA) Publications and Digital Design Contest. 

Benson signs four for 2018-19
Benson signs four for 2018-19

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman head men’s basketball coach Chuck Benson has announced the signing of four student athletes to join the C-N basketball team for the 2018-19 season.

Long named Master Strength and Conditioning Coach
Long named Master Strength and Conditioning Coach

FORT WORTH, Texas - Carson-Newman Director of Sports Performance Johnny Long has been named a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa) in a ceremony at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas.

Tanner Stepp brings home the Frosty Award for Male Athlete of the Year
Stepp, Wade earn top honors at Fifth Annual Frosty Awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman high jumper Tanner Stepp (Jefferson City, Tenn.) and women's soccer striker Lauren Wade (Coleraine, Northern Ireland) brought home top honors as the Frosty Award winners for Male and Female Athlete of the Year, respectively, Tuesday evening at the Fifth Annual Frosty Awards ceremony in Gentry Auditorium.  

Frosty Awards Finalists released for Male and Female Freshman of the Year, Male and Female Athlete of the Year
Frosty Awards Finalists released for Male and Female Freshman of the Year, Male and Female Athlete of the Year

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Frosty Awards Committee has released the finalists for the following categories: Male and Female Freshman of the Year, plus Male and Female Athlete of the Year.

Frosty Awards Finalists released for Play, Male and Female Newcomer and Coach of the Year
Frosty Awards Finalists released for Play, Male and Female Newcomer and Coach of the Year

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Frosty Awards Committee has released the finalists for the following categories: Play of the Year, Female Newcomer of the Year, Male Newcomer of the Year and Coach of the Year.

Frosty Awards Finalists releases for Comeback, Team, Team Performance, Male and Female Performance
Frosty Awards Finalists releases for Comeback, Team, Team Performance, Male and Female Performance

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Frosty Awards Committee has released the finalists for the following categories: Comeback of the Year, Team of the Year, Team Performance of the Year, Male Performance of the Year and Female Performance of the Year.

Registration open for Williams' Drill Factory
Registration open for Williams' Drill Factory

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman's men's basketball program will play host to a trio of camps this summer, running from June 4-8, July 2-6 and a shooting camp August 6-10.

Nominees unveiled, voting open for Fifth Annual Frosty Awards
Nominees unveiled, voting open for Fifth Annual Frosty Awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The nominees for 14 Frosty Awards categories have been released after selection from the Frosty Awards Committee.  The Fifth Annual Frosty Awards will take place in Gentry Auditorium on Tuesday, May 1 at 7 p.m.

Men's basketball program seeks managers for 2018-19
Men's basketball program seeks managers for 2018-19

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman's men's basketball program is seeking applications for student managers for the 2018-19 academic year.  

Cheer camp set for July
Cheer camp set for July

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman cheer coach Christy Bowlin has announced a cheer camp for July 20-22 for third through ninth graders. 

Carson-Newman Vice President for Athletics announces retirement
Carson-Newman Vice President for Athletics announces retirement

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman Vice President for Athletics Allen Morgan has announced that he will be retiring after six years leading the C-N athletic department, effective June 30, 2018.