Air Force mens basketball freshman guard Kam Sanders from Albany, Georgia, was named the Bob Beckel Most Valuable Player for the 2025-26 season. Sanders led the Falcons in scoring and assists, shattering freshman records and setting a new school mark for consecutive free throws made. Hes only the second freshman to earn MVP in program history. Junior forward Kolby Giles from Chicago received the Cliff Parsons Award for his consistent performance off the bench. Sophomore Eli Robinson from Monument, Colorado, was awarded the Bob Spear Award for excelling in hoops, academics, and military duties.

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Air Force mens basketball welcomes back familiar faces for the 2026-27 season. Jon Jordan, a nine-year assistant coach and former player, returns as operations coach. Captain Sid Tomes, a 2020 graduate and top free throw shooter, continues as military coach. Both alumni bring insider knowledge and experience to Coach Joe Crispins team, aiming for success in the Mountain West.

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Former Air Force star Michael Lyons returns as assistant coach, bringing his scoring prowess and leadership skills to the team under head coach Joe Crispin. Lyons, a Mountain West all-time scorer, is excited to blend his player experience with his military leadership roles to strengthen the Academys basketball program.

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Eric Brennan, a seasoned coach with a winning track record, joins Air Force mens basketball as assistant coach for the 2026-2027 season. Brennan, who previously served as head coach at Rowan University, brings a wealth of experience, having led the team to a 21-8 record, NCAA Sweet Sixteen appearance, and 15th national ranking in his first full year. His impressive coaching career also includes three conference titles and four NCAA Tournament appearances at Philadelphia University. With his MBA and doctorate in higher education, Brennan is set to contribute to Air Forces basketball program.

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Penn State assistant coach Joe Crispin, a former standout player, leaves for Air Force Academys head coaching role. Crispin, known for his high-scoring teams at Rowan College, faces a rebuilding challenge at Air Force, which hasnt seen NCAA Tournament success since 2006. Fans anticipate a turnaround, with Crispins past achievements and new opportunity.

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Joe Crispin, a Penn State basketball legend and recent assistant coach, is leaving to take his first Division One head coaching job at Air Force. Known for building Penn States top offense, including the highest-scoring season in school history, Crispin is expected to spark a turnaround at Air Force, which struggled with a league-worst offense in the past season.

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Joe Crispin, a forty-six-year-old former Penn State assistant coach, is the new head coach for the Air Force Academy mens basketball team. With a successful coaching record at Rowan University and a stellar playing career at Penn State, Crispin aims to rebuild the Falcons, who finished a dismal season, and restore integrity and high-level competition.

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