Brandon hires boys basketball coach

Brandon athletic director Johnny Bush announced Tuesday morning that the Eagles have hired Allie Turley to be the new boys basketball coach. Turley, an assistant with the program, replaces Mark Hermann, who led the Eagles to two state final fours and seven district titles in his 13 years as head coach before stepping down in March.

"It's a great choice," Hermann said. "He's been in our program, knows our style and brings a great work ethic."

Turley was chosen over four other finalists -- Joe Willis (currently at Lennard), Decarlo Deveaux (currently helping out at the University of Tampa), Jeremy Schiller (a former Brandon Player who currently is an assistant at Eckerd) and Michael Murray (currently an assistant at Kissimmee St. Cloud).

"Coach Turley was selected from a field of excellent candidates," Bush said via email. "We look forward to supporting his efforts both on and off the courts."

The position is considered one of the county's most appealing regardless of sport. Brandon has had great success in basketball through the years. The Eagles have been to the final four seven times.

-- KEITH NIEBUHR

Comments

Wow, imagine that promoting a loyal assistant.
Clearwater admin is all about honor, pride, tradition by throwing their assistants to the curb