Texas Tech University Athletics
Maligi Earns ESPN "40 Under 40" Recognition
May 17, 2020 | Men's Basketball
LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech assistant coach Ulric Maligi has been recognized as one of 40 coaches on ESPN's "40 Under 40" list which highlights the top young coaches throughout the national college basketball landscape. Maligi is entering his second season with the Red Raiders and was identified at No. 13 on the list of head and assistant coaches.
In the ESPN article, Myron Medcalf highlighted Maligi who turned 36 on May 14 by saying:
"The Howard University product has identified and recruited some of the most talented players in the state of Texas and beyond, as proved by successful tenures as an assistant with Texas A&M, SMU and Stephen F. Austin before joining Chris Beard's staff before last season. By all accounts, Maligi possesses the attributes and leadership qualities necessary to one day guide a Power 5 program."
Maligi has made an immediate impact on the Texas Tech basketball program with the Red Raiders finishing tied for third in the Big 12 and poised to make a postseason run before the season was cut short due to the corona virus pandemic. Currently the 2020 Texas Tech recruiting class ranks at No. 13.
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In the ESPN article, Myron Medcalf highlighted Maligi who turned 36 on May 14 by saying:
"The Howard University product has identified and recruited some of the most talented players in the state of Texas and beyond, as proved by successful tenures as an assistant with Texas A&M, SMU and Stephen F. Austin before joining Chris Beard's staff before last season. By all accounts, Maligi possesses the attributes and leadership qualities necessary to one day guide a Power 5 program."
Maligi has made an immediate impact on the Texas Tech basketball program with the Red Raiders finishing tied for third in the Big 12 and poised to make a postseason run before the season was cut short due to the corona virus pandemic. Currently the 2020 Texas Tech recruiting class ranks at No. 13.
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