HUNTSVILLE, Texas — When Bob Marlin accepting the Louisiana-Lafayette coaching job after a dozen years with Sam Houston, the Bearkats hired his assistant Jason Hooten as the next head coach.
On Monday, the men's basketball program once again turned to a long-time assistant to replace Hooten, who departed last week for New Mexico State after 13 years in Huntsville.
After a record-setting season, the school announced associate head coach Chris Mudge will take over the men's basketball program moving forward.
Mudge was an assistant during Hooten's entire tenure at Sam Houston. He was formally elevated to the associate head coach position in 2021.
Prior to his time at Sam Houston, Mudge was the assistant coach for the Midland College Chaparrals at the junior college level.
During his 13 years as an assistant under Hooten at Sam Houston, the Bearkats have compiled a 261-169 record. This past season, Sam tied a program-record with 26 wins.
