Robert Covington Joins Nolan Smith’s Staff as Chief Basketball Officer

By: Nick Guerriero, Assistant AD – Communications & Broadcasting NASHVILLE — 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.…