News Summary

Temple High School celebrates the return of Azzie Knox as the new head coach for the girls basketball program. A graduate of Temple High School and a former star athlete, Knox brings extensive coaching experience and a passion for the sport. Community leaders express confidence in her ability to foster a winning culture and inspire young athletes. With a remarkable background in both playing and coaching, Knox is set to make a significant impact on the program.

Exciting News for Temple: Azzie Knox Takes the Helm as Head Coach of Girls Basketball!

Get ready, Temple! Big changes are coming to the Temple High School girls basketball program as the school district has officially announced that Azzie Knox will be steering the team as their new head coach. Many in the community are filled with excitement to see a familiar face take command of this highly regarded program.

Back to Her Roots

Azzie isn’t just any coach; she’s a proud graduate of Temple High School, having walked the same halls as current students during the class of 2003. What better person to lead the team than someone who knows the school and its culture inside and out? Her journey with basketball began right here in Temple, and now she’s back to inspire the next generation of players.

A Basketball Superstar

As a high school athlete, Knox shined bright, earning First-Team All-District 13-5A honors in her senior year. Averaging an impressive 17 points per game, she proved to be a force on the court. Her skills didn’t go unnoticed as she secured a spot on the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches All-Region Team, showcasing her talent and dedication to the sport.

Amazing College and Professional Career

Knox took her game to the next level after high school, playing college basketball at various institutions including Coffeyville Community College, University of Texas-Pan American, Delaware State, and Rogers State University. After college, she had the chance to play professionally for Mieleras de Guanajuato in Mexico, where she honed her skills even further. Notably, Azzie even represented Team USA at the prestigious William Jones Cup in Taiwan and participated in the Mediterranean Cup of Champions in both Spain and France. Talk about a remarkable career!

Coaching Experiences Galore

It’s not just about playing for Knox; she’s already got a solid coaching background. Having spent time coaching at Lake Belton Middle School and Taylor High School, she’s no stranger to guiding young athletes. She also took her coaching talents to the next level with the Atlanta Angels in the Women’s American Basketball Association and has experience with various AAU programs including AD Elite and the Central Texas Comets. Clearly, her experience is vast!

Community Excitement and Support

Temple ISD Athletic Director Steve Prentiss has expressed strong enthusiasm about Knox’s energetic and passionate coaching style. Her leadership and commitment are seen as vital elements that will help create a flourishing championship culture within the Tem-Cat basketball program. There’s a really positive vibe in the district, and everyone is confident that Azzie will do great things!

Welcome Home, Coach Knox!

The community is abuzz with excitement as Temple ISD encourages everyone to rally behind Coach Knox as she embarks on this new chapter. It’s not every day that a former student returns to lead her alma mater’s basketball program, and we can’t wait to see the positive impact she will have on our young athletes. With Azzie at the helm, surely, the future looks bright for Temple High School girls basketball!

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