App State Men’s Basketball just pulled off a big one, bringing in AJ Clark as their new assistant coach for the 2026-27 season. A North Carolina native with elite credentials, Clark’s resume is stacked: he’s been to the DII tournament as both a player and coach, and most recently helped Eastern Kentucky dominate offensively—leading the Atlantic Sun in offensive rebounds and threes per game, and ranking seventh nationally in 3-pointers. He also developed key talent, including an All-Conference forward and a guard top ten nationally in free throws. Beyond the Xs and Os, head coach Dustin Kerns praised Clark’s relentless work ethic and passion for player development. Before EKU, Clark led Palm Beach Atlantic and Georgia Southwestern to NCAA Tournament bids, and even helped players land pro careers overseas. As a standout player at Pfeiffer, he earned All-America honors and led his team to a conference title and NCAA Tournament. This is a major upgrade for App State—local, experienced, and ready to elevate the program.

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