Brad Norman joined Murphysboro earlier this spring as Head Golf Coach and assistant basketball coach.  He took the reins on Wednesday at the Benton Summer Shootout and led the Red Devils to a 2-1 record in pool play, getting wins over Jerseyville and Freeburg.  He and the voice of the Red Devils, Matt Varney, discussed the day and joining the program:

 

Matt Varney and Red Devils coach Daryl Murphy talk Ohio Division basketball, Murphysboro's recent string of wins, and sharpshooter JaQuan Jackson!

 
...

[caption id="attachment_50082" align="alignnone" width="366"] (Photo Credit: siusalukis.com)[/caption]

Big thanks to Saluki interim athletic director and SIU Foundation CEO Matt Kupec for making time for us. The former record-setting North Carolina QB joined us in-studio tonight for an inspiring interview.

 
...

Matt Varney talked to Saluki coach Nick Hill about Qua Brown entering the transfer portal on Monday and the long gap between seasons on Tuesday's media teleconference

 
...