Chris Brand is in his second year as an assistant coach with the Azusa Pacific women’s basketball program.
Before joining the Cougars, the Bloomington, Ind. native spent the previous three years coaching in the Nike EYBL circuit with Kentucky Premier and Indy Gym Rats.
Brand was also an assistant boys basketball coach at Bloomington High School boys basketball team and various AAU programs throughout the state of Indiana.
As a player, Brand played three seasons at the University of Tennessee before transferring to the University of Southern Indiana for his senior year.
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“Chris has been a perfect addition to our program with his basketball background and infectious enthusiasm.” -- Head coach T.J. Hardeman
“I really appreciate the opportunity that Coach Hardeman has given me and consider it an honor and huge blessing to work with the staff and athletes at Azusa Pacific. APU has been successful for many years, and I look forward to enriching the lives of the student-athletes with the responsibilities that have been given to me.” -- Chris Brand