236

Overall Wins

THE BULLDOGS HAVE A COMBINED RECORD OF 236-99 WITH NINE OF THE 10 SEASONS PRODUCING 20+ VICTORIES

145 Home Wins

THE BULLDOGS HAVE PLAYED 160 HOME GAMES OVER THE LAST 10 SEASONS AND HAVE WON 145 OF THOSE (90.6 WINNING %)

123 Conference Wins

COMBINING THEIR LAST SEASON IN THE WAC AND THE LAST NINE SEASONS IN C-USA, THE BULLDOGS ARE 123-53 IN LEAGUE GAMES

78 Conference Home Wins

THE BULLDOGS ARE A COMBINED 78-11 IN CONFERENCE GAMES PLAYED INSIDE THE THOMAS ASSEMBLY CENTER IN RUSTON

17 ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS

NINE BULLDOGS HAVE COMBINED FOR 17 ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS OVER THE LAST DECADE

4 Conference Titles

THE BULLDOGS HAVE WON FOUR REGULAR SEASON CONFERENCE TITLES (2013 WAC, 2014 C-USA, 2015 C-USA, AND 2021 C-USA WEST)

Quick Facts University

Location .............................................................. Ruston, Louisiana

Founded .......................................................................................1894

Enrollment ............................................... 11,038 (as of Fall 2022)

Nickname ............................................................................. Bulldogs School Colors ............................................................. Red and Blue Conference................................................................................ C-USA President Dr. Les Guice Athletic Director Dr. Eric A. Wood SWA .................................................................... Mary Kay Hungate Faculty Athletic Rep .......................................Dr. Donna Thomas

Website ............................................LATechSports.com

Office Phone ..................................... (318) 257-5196

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What They Are Saying About Talvin Hester

MARK ADAMS, TEXAS TECH HEAD COACH

“Coach Hester was invaluable to the success of our program last year. I have no doubt that his 20 years of college experience and extraordinary passion for LA Tech make shim a perfect fit to lead the program.”

ERIC KONKOL, TULSA HEAD COACH

“Talvin has been a part of tremendous programs across many levels of basketball during his career. He was an integral part of ours at LA Tech as a coach, mentor to the players, and member of the community. Talvin has a terrific basketball mind, is an outstanding recruiter, and is a winner. I am very happy for Talvin, Jamieka, and Rhyan on their return to Ruston.”

alvin brooks, lamar head coach

Final Four vs. Colorado State

95-45 (8 seasons)

“Talvin Hester is the complete package. He possesses a great understanding of the game, is a tremendous teacher and recruiter, leader of people and has the ability to develop special relationships with his players. He is a wonderful role model for young men and a winner.”

kelvin sampson, houston head coach

Associate A.D./Communications (MBB) Kane McGuire

Phone

(318) 548-2161

Phone ........................................................... (318) 257-5314 Email............................................................. kmcguire@latech.edu

RADIO Network .................................................. LA Tech Sports Network

Manager .............................................................Brad Pietz Office Phone ........................................................... (318) 257-5331

Play-by-play Malcolm Butler Analyst .......................................................................... Jack Thigpen

“This is a grand slam hire for Louisiana Tech. Talvin’s work ethic, his unbelievable communication skills, his temperament, his connectivity with the players, it was just a matter of time before he became a head coach. I applaud LA Tech for this hire.”

paul mills, oral roberts head coach

“Talvin’s experience, knowledge, and genuine love of people provide a unique combination for a leader in college basketball. Talvin is the total package. He is a winner in every facet. His handprints are all over each program he has been involved with as an assistant and he has left each of those programs better due to his involvement. Great things are in store for Louisiana Tech as the Bulldogs are in great hands.”

armoni brooks, nba guard

“Coach Hester is a great coach but an even better person. I have known him for years and he cares about his players off the court almost more than on the court. He is going to make sure his team plays hard and plays together while making sure that he teaches life lessons off the court.”