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While also serving as an assistant with the Screaming Eagles program, Owen was the coordinator of recruiting, scouting and led the Fastbreak Club. He was responsible for recruiting 2017 Division II All-American Jeril Taylor, who was also the GLVC Player of the Year, along with the 2018 and 2019 Division II All-American Alex Stein, who is the all-time leading scorer in program history.

Owen's head coach experience began when he led the Tell City High School program. Located in Tell City, Indiana, Owen hired all new coaches at the youth and high school levels in addition to designing and implementing a basketball fundraising organization, the "ThreePoint Club." He also started the Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddle that now has more than 100 members.

Before his six seasons with Southern Indiana as an assistant coach, Owen got his start with the program as a graduate assistant back in 2009. During his two years as a graduate assistant and one as a volunteer assistant, the Screaming Eagles posted a 72-16 record, including two appearances in the NCAA Tournament and a 2012 GLVC Championship. Over the duration of Owen's combined nine-year tenure at Southern Indiana, the program averaged an impressive 23 wins per season and was ranked in the top 25 NABC national rankings in seven different seasons.

Owen is a two-time graduate of University of Southern Indiana, where he earned a master's in public administration in 2011, a Bachelor of Science in teaching K-12 physical education with a minor in health and human safety in 2009.

"I would like to extend my sincere thanks to President Whitt, the screening committee, and to Dr. Kurt Patberg with Mammoth Sports Consulting for their investment in our search process," Pate added. "Their tireless effort and dedication to finding an inspiring and talented leader and coach to position our student-athletes and team for success are greatly appreciated."

Brent Owen will be introduced at a public ceremony on Thursday, April 11, at 12:30 p.m. in the Neill McGeachy Sports Performance Center on the Lenoir-Rhyne campus. Visitors are permitted to park at the practice field lot behind Moretz Stadium. There will be a reception after the press conference. Both the press conference and reception are open to the public. The event will also be live-streamed on LRBears. com.

OWEN COACHING PROFILE: 2024-Present:

LenoirRhyne

University – Head Coach

2020-2024: Eastern New Mexico University – Head Coach

2014-2020: University of Southern Indiana – Assistant Coach

2012-2014: Tell City High School – Head Coach

2011-2012: University of Southern Indiana – Volunteer Assistant

2009-2011: University of Southern Indiana – Graduate Assistant

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT COACH OWEN

“I am excited to see Brent take the next step in his career as the head coach at Lenoir-Rhyne University. He has a passion for the game of basketball and is a tireless recruiter. Most importantly, he has developed a reputation within the coaching community as being a great person. Those qualities will serve him well as a head coach. Sending congrats and best wishes to Brent in this next chapter.”

- Matt Painter - Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Purdue University

“Brent Owen was my copilot for nearly a decade at the University of Southern Indiana. His passion for recruiting enabled us to compete on the national stage. Brent is an outstanding teacher of the game and most importantly, Coach Owen will care for your student-athletes from ‘Move-in Day through Graduation Day. Bear basketball is in great hands. You are going to enjoy the Owen family and many exciting nights in the

South Atlantic Conference!”

- Rodney Watson - Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Southern Indiana

“Lenoir-Rhyne University is getting one of the best young coaches in the country in Brent Owen. He is a man of great character, and he is a relentless worker. He will recruit quality student-athletes and will bring a style of basketball that Bear fans will love. Brent and his wonderful family will be huge assets not just to the university, but the entire community/region. He will have a lot of people at the University of Southern Indiana rooting for him! LenoirRhyne University is getting a gem!”

- Jon Mark Hall - Athletic Director at the University of Southern Indiana