Ryan Taylor is officially stepping up to Assistant Coach at Marshall Men’s Basketball, starting with the 2026-27 season — a major milestone for the four-year program veteran who’s already proven his worth as Director of Player Development, helping lead the team to 39 wins. A standout player himself (2014–2017), Taylor brings elite on-court experience and deep program knowledge, having also served as Assistant Director of Operations before Cornelius Jackson became head coach. His promotion reflects not just skill, but loyalty and trust — and fans are excited to see him continue building greatness within the Thundering Herd family.

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Marshall Men’s Basketball is set to soar with a brand-new home—the Ron & Susan DeTemple Men’s Basketball Operations Center—thanks to a major six-figure gift from the DeTemple family. Built beside the Scaggs Family Practice Facility, the state-of-the-art center honors their decades-long bond with Marshall, beginning when they met as students in the ’60s. Ron once lived in Gullickson Hall, now directly beneath the new facility, where he played pickup games and shared bunk beds with visiting teams. This isn’t just about modern offices—it’s a transformative investment in the program’s future, complete with cutting-edge tech and amenities. The DeTemple legacy of “Service Above Self” continues through this gift, which also includes a scholarship fund and reinforces their unwavering support for Marshall Athletics. Coach Jackson calls it essential for “taking care of the house,” ensuring student-athletes and staff thrive in a first-class environment.

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Get ready to roar as Marshall’s men’s and women’s basketball teams ignite the new season with “Thunder On The Hardwood” on October 1st, from 6–8 PM at the Cam Henderson Center. This isn’t just a pep rally—it’s a high-energy fundraiser featuring a tip-off dinner, silent auction, and exclusive previews of the newly renovated Hartley Room and Dough Daddy’s Sky Deck. Hear directly from coaches Corny Jackson and Juli Fulks as both squads celebrate record-breaking campaigns: the men reached the Sun Belt semifinals, while the women capped off a historic year by winning the WNIT Championship. With a combined 29-7 home record, the Herd is firing on all cylinders—and this event is your chance to fuel that momentum. From $150 tickets to VIP packages with premium seating and receptions, it’s all about uniting Herd Nation to support the programs and set the stage for another championship-caliber season.

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