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Clayton Hughes, junior forward, drives to the basket against Bellarmine University Jan. 11 at the Screaming Eagles Arena. The Eagles lost 65-79.

The transition of a basketball player

Nik Cunningham, Sports Editor February 18, 2020

Clayton Hughes started playing basketball seriously in high school and in one summer was able to gain 17 inches in his jump as a result. “I was born athletic,” Hughes said. “One summer I just...

Head coach Rodney Watson lays out the game plan to members of the 2014-15 men’s basketball team during a game agaisnt Davis Elkins College. Watson is the ninth head coach for the men’s team and 2015-16 will be his seventh coaching season.

High hopes for men’s basketball season

Rachel Lowhorn, Sports Editor September 17, 2018

As the Men’s Basketball team is preparing for the season, Rodney Watson begins his 9th year as head basketball coach. Coach Watson is 203-65 overall in his eight years with the team. Watson and the team...

Photo by Sarah Loesch/The Shield Radio sportscaster Dan Egierski and assistant mens basketball coach Brent Owen talk about future games in front of a crowded audience Monday night at Turonis Pizzery & Brewery on Main Street.

Watson’s radio show gives fans chance to meet student athletes

Sarah Loesch December 9, 2014

At 7 p.m. every Monday night, men's head basketball coach Rodney Watson goes live from Turoni's Pizzery and Brewery for an hour long radio show. He and radio sportscaster Dan Egierski discuss USI...

Rodney Watson goes live: Radio show gives fans opportunity to interact

Bradie Gray October 27, 2014
USI Basketball has been hosting a coaching radio show since 1992, but is just now giving fans the opportunity to call in and ask their questions live.
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