VMI head coach Duggar Baucom announced the hiring of Ryan Mattocks on Sept. 13, 2012. Mattocks began his duties with VMI basketball over the previous summer. His primary
duties include assisting the staff with practice and game preparation,
scouting, recruiting, and player development. Mattocks also coordinates
team travel and oversees study hall during the academic year.
"We are very pleased
to have Ryan join our VMI basketball family," said Baucom. "He brings a
tremendous amount of energy and enthusiasm to our program. His work
ethic and skill set are a perfect fit for us."
A native of Roanoke,
Va., Mattocks joined the program after graduating from Duke University
in December of 2011 with a BA in History. He served as a
student-manager for the Blue Devil men's team for the '98-'99 campaign
while rooming with NBA journeyman Corey Maggette (Charlotte Bobcats).
Mattocks also volunteered in the basketball office during the 2000-2001
season which saw Duke capture its third National Championship under
legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski. During his time in the program, he
worked hands-on with five future NBA lottery picks.
Mattocks served as
an assistant coach at the high school level in North Carolina for five
years, including stints at Apex ('07-'11) and Southern Durham
('06-'07). During that span his teams earned NCHSAA State Playoff nods
each year. He helped guide the 2008 Apex team to the Eastern Regional
Championship before going down in the State Finals.
Prior to his high
school coaching experience, Mattocks found success as the head man at
various levels, including leading his Raleigh Elite team to State
Championships (AAU and USBA).
Most recently
writing columns for renowned outlets MaxPreps.com, nbadraft.net, and
Phenom Hoop Report, Mattocks brings tremendous passion and energy to
Coach Baucom's staff. He is single and resides in Lexington.
