PHILADELPHIA – University of Pennsylvania men's basketball assistant coach
Tristan Spurlock was recently named to the inaugural Roots 66 list. The list recognizes the most elite and impactful up-and-coming coaches, administrators, power brokers and visionaries in the industry.
Roots is a collection of coaches, administrators, scouts, agents and influencers who share a commitment to advancing the game. It provides members with the tools, connections and visibility needed to thrive both on and off the court.
Currently the Keith B. Gelb Assistant Coach with the Quakers, Spurlock made the move to University City from Iowa City with
Fran McCaffery, as he was on McCaffery's staff at the University of Iowa as the Hawkeyes' director of player development/assistant coach. In his three seasons at Iowa, Spurlock helped the Hawkeyes to 55 victories and two postseason appearances (1 NCAA, 1 NIT). He coached one All-America, a Big Ten Freshman and Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year, and eight players who totaled 18 All-Big Ten honors.
Spurlock originally joined McCaffery in Iowa City after playing professionally for nine years, mostly overseas in more than 10 different countries. He concluded his playing career by averaging 12 points and six rebounds in Uruguay. Prior to that, Spurlock—who worked out for several NBA teams following graduation—earned a spot on Detroit's 2015 NBA Summer League roster and averaged 10 points, three rebounds and three assists.
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