Tyler McCormick joins the program along with coach Dunson from the University of Evansville, where he acted as an assistant coach for one season.
Prior to Evansville, McCormick spent the past two years on the men's basketball staff at Division II Pittsburgh State in Kansas. While with the Gorillas, McCormick handled a variety of duties with a focus on scouting and player development. McCormick was a part of multiple facets of player development including individual workouts, managing academics, and coordinating community service projects. Along with scouting and player development duties, McCormick handled team graphics for Pitt State contributing to the Gorilla's social media strategy.
Before his time at Pittsburg State, McCormick was a student assistant for the Missouri Southern State men's basketball team for three years. With the Lions, McCormick organized practices with film coordination and charting possessions. McCormick also helped with equipment management as a student assistant. He also served as a practice player for the Lions women's basketball team.
McCormick holds a bachelor's degree in general studies from Missouri Southern State. He then obtained his master's degree in health, human performance, recreation, sport, and leisure management from Pittsburg State. McCormick is a native of Colfax, Ill.
