Texas Tech University Athletics
Burg Named Head Coach at Georgia Southern
March 29, 2020 | Men's Basketball
LUBBOCK, Texas – Brian Burg has been officially announced as the head coach at Georgia Southern after working with Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard the past five seasons. Burg served as an assistant coach under Beard at Little Rock before coming with him to Lubbock where he has been on staff for the past four seasons. The Red Raiders have reached historic marks during that time, advancing to the 2018 NCAA Elite Eight and then the 2019 NCAA National Championship Final.
Chris Beard statement on Georgia Southern hiring of Brian Burg: "I want to thank Brian Burg for everything he's done for our program over the past five years and congratulate Georgia Southern on a great hire. Burg's contributions to our success cannot be overstated. He is a great coach, relentless recruiter and someone who worked his way through multiple levels of college basketball to earn this opportunity. I know that he will build on the success that Georgia Southern has established through his unmatched work ethic. He will be missed at Texas Tech, but I couldn't be more proud and appreciative of everything we accomplished together." Â Â Â
"Jared Benko is getting a great coach but an even better guy. Coach Burg helped me through my success and is a relentless worker. He's worked hard to help his players and also his development. He's a winner and makes a difference wherever he is at. I'm excited to follow and watch Coach Burg and Georgia Southern basketball." - Former Texas Tech All-American Jarrett Culver, now with the Minnesota Timberwolves
"I just became a Georgia Southern fan today by the hiring of Brian Burg. I can't say enough good things about Coach Burg. He genuinely cares about all his players. Every single day I was at Texas Tech, he pushed me to get better. That's no exaggeration. He's the ultimate grinder. He works as hard as anyone I've ever seen. I'm very excited to follow Georgia Southern basketball." – Matt Mooney, Former Texas Tech guard, now with the Cleveland Cavaliers
"Athletic Director Jared Benko made a great hire. My relationship with Coach Burg was amazing on and off the court. He helped me with film and inspired me to be one of the best offensive rebounders in the Big 12 and inspired me to write 'rebound' on my wrist before every game. I am most definitely looking forward to watching Georgia Southern basketball in the near future." - Former Texas Tech guard Zhaire Smith, now with the Philadelphia 76ers
"Georgia Southern made a tremendous hire today when they hired Coach Burg. The guy is about excellence, and he demands that out of everyone in the building. From the staff to the players, his leadership inspires others to be 'superstars' in the role they play within the organization. You won't find another coach in the country that prepares his guys like Coach Burg does. You always feel like you've played the opponent several times before you actually have. The guy is special. I know whenever I need something, he'll always be there for me. I'm excited about becoming a Georgia Southern fan and following along their journey with Coach Burg. Hail Southern!"Â - Former Texas Tech center Norense Odiase, now in the G-League with the Northern Arizona Suns
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Chris Beard statement on Georgia Southern hiring of Brian Burg: "I want to thank Brian Burg for everything he's done for our program over the past five years and congratulate Georgia Southern on a great hire. Burg's contributions to our success cannot be overstated. He is a great coach, relentless recruiter and someone who worked his way through multiple levels of college basketball to earn this opportunity. I know that he will build on the success that Georgia Southern has established through his unmatched work ethic. He will be missed at Texas Tech, but I couldn't be more proud and appreciative of everything we accomplished together." Â Â Â
"Jared Benko is getting a great coach but an even better guy. Coach Burg helped me through my success and is a relentless worker. He's worked hard to help his players and also his development. He's a winner and makes a difference wherever he is at. I'm excited to follow and watch Coach Burg and Georgia Southern basketball." - Former Texas Tech All-American Jarrett Culver, now with the Minnesota Timberwolves
"I just became a Georgia Southern fan today by the hiring of Brian Burg. I can't say enough good things about Coach Burg. He genuinely cares about all his players. Every single day I was at Texas Tech, he pushed me to get better. That's no exaggeration. He's the ultimate grinder. He works as hard as anyone I've ever seen. I'm very excited to follow Georgia Southern basketball." – Matt Mooney, Former Texas Tech guard, now with the Cleveland Cavaliers
"Athletic Director Jared Benko made a great hire. My relationship with Coach Burg was amazing on and off the court. He helped me with film and inspired me to be one of the best offensive rebounders in the Big 12 and inspired me to write 'rebound' on my wrist before every game. I am most definitely looking forward to watching Georgia Southern basketball in the near future." - Former Texas Tech guard Zhaire Smith, now with the Philadelphia 76ers
"Georgia Southern made a tremendous hire today when they hired Coach Burg. The guy is about excellence, and he demands that out of everyone in the building. From the staff to the players, his leadership inspires others to be 'superstars' in the role they play within the organization. You won't find another coach in the country that prepares his guys like Coach Burg does. You always feel like you've played the opponent several times before you actually have. The guy is special. I know whenever I need something, he'll always be there for me. I'm excited about becoming a Georgia Southern fan and following along their journey with Coach Burg. Hail Southern!"Â - Former Texas Tech center Norense Odiase, now in the G-League with the Northern Arizona Suns
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