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Butch Pierre Joins Hoops Staff

Wichita State head coach Isaac Brown has added veteran assistant Joseph "Butch" Pierre to his staff.

Pierre brings nearly four decades of experience to the Shocker bench. He served in a similar capacity at UTEP during the 2021-22 season after two years as head coach at Northwest Florida State College (2019-21). His resume also includes stops at Memphis (2017-18), NC State (2016-17), Oklahoma State (2008-16), LSU (1997-08), Charlotte (1996-97), Southwestern Louisiana (1988-96), Kentucky State (1986-88) and Mississippi State (1984-86).

"Butch is the total package," Brown said. "He's a knowledgeable and experienced coach with a genuine love of people and long history of success.