TTU announces the hiring of Ezell Dodd as men's basketball assistant coach.  Ezell come to Temple from Lee University where he has served as Director of Basketball Operations since 2008. His duties while at Lee included film exchange, travel arrangements, ordering of equipment and assisting with scheduling.  Dodd's past work experience includes time spent as an assistant within the Lee University Athletics, assistant football coach at Lake Forest middle school and working in Guest Relations for the Atlanta Braves.  Ezell is on track to earn his bachelor's degree in physical education with a minor in recreation.

 

"I want to thank Coach Lee for the opportunity to join the Crusader family.  I will always be in debt to Coach Tommy Brown for giving me a chance and being a life mentor and also want to thank President Paul Conn and Mr. Larry Carpenter for supporting my work while at Lee.  I only wish the best to Lee University. 

 

Ezell Dodd – newly hired Assistant Basketball Coach Tennessee Temple University

 

"Ezell will be instrumental in our future success here at Temple.  His attention to detail and approach will allow us to be more efficient and pay immediate dividends within our basketball program. His work for us will focus on the administrative but will also expand into community relations, fund development and recruiting.  I'm excited to have someone with his experience joining my staff and look forward to working with him." 

 

Randy Lee – Head Basketball Coach   Tennessee Temple University

 

"Ezell worked hard for the Lee University Men's basketball program.  His knowledge of the game and his ability to get things done on and off the court will take him far in his career.  I wish him only the best."  

 

Tommy Brown – Head Basketball Coach Lee University

Steve Edwards is in his first year as a Graduate Assistant for the men's basketball team.  Originally, Edwards is from Newton, Mississippi, where he attended Newton High School.   During high school, Edwards was a four sport athlete, won state in basketball in 2008, and named one of the top 50 players in Mississippi (2008).  After graduating high school, Edwards attended East Central CC for two years, and then he transferred to Spring Hill College, in Mobile, Alabama, to play two years of basketball.  Edwards graduated from Spring Hill with a Bachelor of Arts degree.  Not only was Edwards an athlete before entering into Tennessee Temple, but he also helped coach at Newton High School and at East Central CC.
Edwards is also heavily involved in Word of Faith Ministries, and he is a Youth Speaker. 
" I am very excited and thrilled to be a part of the Tennessee Temple family and I am looking forward to having a great year."-Steve Edwards

Ryan Sharpe, from Ball Ground, Georgia,  is in his first year as a Graduate Assistant for the Tennessee Temple men's basketball team.  Sharpe graduated from Cherokee High School, in Canton, Georgia, where he was a three sport athlete; he played basketball, baseball, and golf.   After high school, Sharpe attended the University of North Georgia, where he played basketball for four years.  Not only is Sharpe a great athlete, but he has also began working on his coaching career. During the summer workouts and summer league, he has helped coach Cherokee High School.  He has also worked multiple basketball camps around the country, included the world renown Point Guard College.
Sharpe grew up as a coach's son, so naturally sports come to him like second nature; however, God has always come first in Sharpe's life.  He is heavily involved in his church, and he has been involved in multiple mission trips and service projects. 
"I am very thankful and excited to be a member of the Tennessee Temple family! I can't wait to see how God blesses the University and the Basketball program."-Ryan Sharpe