JONESBORO, Ark. (6/20/25) – Arkansas State men's basketball head coach Ryan Pannone announced Friday the hiring of Dean Cooper to his 2025-26 staff as an assistant coach.
Cooper returns to coaching following two years as the owner, consultant, and coach for Cooper Sports Properties LLC. The company focused on player development and basketball consultation, establishing programs such as Hooper's Workshop and Win the Margins.
"We're very fortunate to get a coach of Coach Coop's experience with 22 years in the NBA, working for the Chicago Bulls, Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Houston Rockets," Pannone said.