What They Are Saying About Coach Savage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2023) -- On Monday, Brooks Savage was named the 19th head coach in ETSU men’s basketball history.


Brooks Savage named ETSU men’s basketball head coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 20, 2023) -- The East Tennessee State University men’s basketball program has a new leader, and it’s a familiar face.


ETSU to Part Ways with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Desmond Oliver

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 10, 2023) -- East Tennessee State University announced today that head men’s basketball coach Desmond Oliver will not return next season.


Early deficit too much for Bucs to overcome against Western Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 4, 2023) -- The Buccaneers fell behind early and could never recover.


ETSU opens SoCon Tournament play Saturday

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 3, 2023) -- The calendar flipping to March means only one thing – It’s Tournament Time!


King, Haynes land SoCon honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 1, 2023) -- ETSU’s Jordan King (Albany, N.Y.) and Jalen Haynes (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) earned Southern Conference honors as the league office announced its postseason awards for the 2022-23 men’s basketball season on Wednesday.


Bucs get revenge; ETSU edges UNCG in regular season finale, 63-62

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2023) -- How sweet it is!


ETSU closes out regular season play Saturday against UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2023) -- One final regular season remains as the ETSU men’s basketball team hosts UNCG on Senior Day Saturday inside Freedom Hall. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Les Robinson Announced as 2023 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 24, 2023) -- Former ETSU men’s basketball head coach and Athletic Director Les Robinson has been named a member of the 2023 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class. The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame pays homage to the state’s rich sports history and their impact within the community. On behalf of sponsor Tennessee Lottery, the Hall offers free admission at their downtown Nashville location Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.