UTRGV Men’s Basketball Team Welcomes Two New Assistant Coaches

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s men’s basketball team has announced the hiring of two new assistant coaches, Bertram “Buzzy” Caruthers and Daniel Venzant. This move is expected to bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the team.

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Bertram “Buzzy” Caruthers

Caruthers joins the UTRGV team with an impressive track record of success. In his previous role at Missouri State, he helped the team achieve 34 wins over two seasons, including 19 home wins. This streak extended the program’s consecutive winning seasons at home to 54 straight.

“We are incredibly excited to have Coach Caruthers join our staff,” said head coach Kahil Fennell. “He brings a wealth of experience starting at the grass roots level. If you take a look at his career and the way he has worked his way up in this business, he has been truly impressive and has been successful at every stop.”

Under Caruthers’ guidance, Alston Masonto earned All-Missouri Valley Conference honors, leading the Bears with 17.6 points per game. Cesare Edwards also received MVC All-Bench Team honors, averaging 7.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.

Daniel Venzant

Venzant brings a strong background in player development to the UTRGV team. In his previous role at Liberty, he focused on individual development and managed the scout team. During his time at Liberty, the team achieved 18 wins, including 12 home wins.

“We’re thrilled to have Daniel join us on our staff,” said Fennell. “He brings great energy as well as a high-level talent for player development, particularly with our back court players. His experience as a player professionally overseas, coupled with his Texas roots, makes Daniel a terrific fit for us at UTRGV.”

Venzant’s experience as a player professionally overseas, combined with his Texas roots, makes him a valuable addition to the UTRGV team.

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The addition of Caruthers and Venzant to the UTRGV men’s basketball team is expected to bring a new level of expertise and energy to the team. With their combined experience and skills, the team is poised for success in the upcoming season.

UTRGV Basketball Team Huddle