Robert Covington named Chief Basketball Officer at Tennessee State

Story Courtesy: Nick Guerriero, TSU Assistant AD – Communications & Broadcasting Tennessee State men’s basketball coach Nolan Smith has added TSU Athletics Hall of Famer and NBA veteran Robert Covington to his staff as chief basketball officer. Covington’s role will center on player relations, community and campus engagement, and team activities. He will support players’ professional, social and personal development while serving as a liaison between the program, players and their families. “Rob Covington is a major pillar in TSU basketball history and HBCU basketball history,” Smith said. “It is an absolute honor to bring him back to this program.…