BOONE, N.C. –– Appalachian State University men's basketball and head coach Jim Fox announced two additions to his staff on Tuesday.
I.J. Poole will serve as the Mountaineers' director of basketball operations, while Tyler Persinger will join as the director of player development.
"First of all, I would like to thank Bryan (Bender) and Mark (Polsgrove) for their commitment to our program over the last three years. With that, I am thrilled to welcome I.J. and Tyler," said Fox. "I.J. is someone who is committed to do anything needed to make our program better.