New Memphis athletic director Ed Scott announced a pair of hires Thursday, including one that will mark the return of a former Tigers basketball player.
Tim Duncan has been hired as senior deputy AD. The Memphis native played from 1988-92 for former Tigers coach Larry Finch and was teammates with current coach Penny Hardaway . He spent the past five seasons as athletic director at New Orleans. Duncan also served as director of the M Club from 2007-09.
Scott announced the addition of Terrence Lollie as senior associate AD of integrated communications and chief of staff. He comes to Memphis from Morgan State, where he served as senior associate AD for strategic communications and brand advancement.
"I promised Memphis that I would deliver and that starts with putting the best team in place to position us for success now and in the future,” Scott said in a press release. “Tim Duncan is an experienced administrator, a proven culture builder and true Memphian. He is the right leader at the right time, and we are lucky to bring him back home.
“Terrence Lollie is a trusted advisor and partner who understands my vision and expectations. His tireless work ethic coupled with his tremendous values will provide an immediate positive impact to the culture of Tiger Athletics.”
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Duncan has served as athletic director at Clayton State and Paine College.
“I have been a Tiger since starting Campus School at six years old,” Duncan said in a press release. “Coming home to Memphis and my alma mater just feels right. I have known and admired Dr. Scott for a long time, so it is an honor to help realize his vision for Tiger athletics and take our university to new heights.
“Memphis is a special place. I knew early on that I wanted to play basketball for the University of Memphis. I grew up watching Alvin Wright, Verties Sails, Dana Kirk and Larry Finch. While I could have played for other teams, my blood runs Tiger blue. With my parents and extended family here, it is a special time for me to come home.”
Prior to his stint at Morgan State, where Scott served as athletic director for five years, Lollie worked at Binghamton University as assistant director of athletic communications and student-athlete success center counselor.
"I’m excited and humbled to be a part of Tiger athletics and for the chance to team up with Dr. Scott again,” Lollie said in a press release. “I look forward to learning more about the Memphis community that supports our university and student-athletes. The future is bright in Memphis, and I am grateful to be part of it.”
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