University of North Alabama head men's basketball coach Tony Pujol has added Perin Foote as an assistant coach. Foote joins UNA after serving as the Director of Operations at Florida State, where he contributed to the Seminoles鈥� successful season. He replaces Andrew Steele, who has moved on to Butler, and brings valuable experience from various Division I programs, including impressive stints at VMI and Missouri.

By the Numbers
  • Foote was part of a Florida State staff that compiled an 18-15 record last season.
  • At VMI, Foote helped the team achieve an 11-win improvement in a single season.
State of Play
  • Foote's hiring is part of a restructured coaching staff at UNA, including associate head coach Ahmad Smith and three other assistant coaches.
  • The program aims to capitalize on Foote's extensive background with successful basketball programs and his experience developing players.
What's Next

As Foote steps into his role, he will focus on building relationships with student-athletes and shaping the team's performance in the upcoming season. His leadership and past successes are expected to play a key role in the program's growth.

Bottom Line

Perin Foote's appointment signals North Alabama's commitment to enhancing its men's basketball program through experienced leadership and recruiting expertise, promising developments for the upcoming season amidst team restructuring.