Head Coach
Ryan Pannone
Program contact: Hayden Sowers, Associate Head Coach
hsowers@astate.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Hayden Sowers | Associate Head Coach | hsowers@astate.edu |
| Jordan Fair | Associate Head Coach | jfair@astate.edu |
| Rashaad Richardson | Assistant Coach | rarichardson@astate.edu |
| Dean Cooper | Assistant Coach | dcooper@astate.edu |
| Max Thorpe | Assistant Coach | mthorpe@astate.edu |
| Maiya Rawlinson | Director of Operations | mrawlinson@astate.edu |
| Isaiah Taveras | Director of Player Development | itaveras@astate.edu |
| Jake Harrell | Director of Player Development | jaharrell@astate.edu |
About Arkansas State Red Wolves Basketball
Arkansas State Red Wolves is a D1 program in the Sun Belt Conference. Head coach Ryan Pannone oversees player development and recruiting for the program. Players targeting this program need to show they can compete at the D1 level through consistent film, clean eligibility, and verified exposure tournament results.
Learn how to get recruited to play college basketball and what D1 coaches need to see before making contact. A strong highlight film is often your first introduction to a staff.
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D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on Arkansas State Red Wolves's radar requires more than sending a generic email. It means having your film, eligibility paperwork, and academic transcripts ready before you make first contact.
Players who receive roster consideration at the D1 level demonstrate improvement over time, not just raw talent at a single event. A structured development program that tracks your progress and connects you with the right coaches can significantly accelerate your recruiting timeline.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.