Corey Tate, an integral part of SLU's men's basketball coaching staff for the past eight seasons, has been retained by new head coach Josh Schertz as an assistant coach. Tate's valuable contributions include recruiting and coaching top players in school history and aiding the Billikens in winning the 2019 Atlantic 10 Conference Championship. Coach Schertz expressed excitement about Tate's retention, citing him as a great person, connector, and relationship builder. Tate, in turn, expressed gratitude for the opportunity and looks forward to continuing to push the Billiken program forward.

By the Numbers
  • Tate worked with Jordan Goodwin, an NBA player and SLU's all-time steals leader.
  • He also contributed to the development of Hasahn French, Javonte Perkins, and St. Louisan Yuri Collins, who set SLU's assists record.
  • Prior to SLU, Tate spent 11 seasons as head coach at Mineral Area College, winning three NJCAA Region 16 championships and six conference championships.
State of Play
  • Corey Tate has been confirmed as an assistant coach under the new head coach, Josh Schertz, indicating stability in the coaching staff.
  • Tate's retention reflects a commitment to continuity and the utilization of his expertise in recruiting and developing players.
Bottom Line

Corey Tate's retention as an assistant coach underscores the continuity and stability in SLU's men's basketball coaching staff, signaling a continued focus on player development and recruitment under the new head coach's leadership.