JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 4, 2026) - ETSU men's basketball head coach Brooks Savage has added Graham Sandefur to his coaching staff as the Director of Basketball Operations, the program announced on Monday.

"We are excited to add Graham to our coaching staff," Savage said on Monday. "Graham was able to gain meaningful experience during his time at Louisville and comes highly recommended from [Louisville Head Coach] Pat Kelsey. He understands the standards and expectations that come with being a part of a championship caliber program."

Hailing from Owensboro, Kentucky, Sandefur joins ETSU after serving as a graduate manager for Pat Kelsey at the University of Louisville for the 2025-26 season, and was a student manager for three seasons as an undergraduate at UofL. His time with the Cardinals included hands-on experience in film breakdown, scouting preparation, equipment logistics, and in-game statistics.

Sandefur earned dual bachelor's degrees in business administration and sport administration at Louisville in 2025 and is currently pursuing a Master's of Business Administration at UofL.

Season ticket renewals for the 2026-27 season will begin in the near future. For more information on ETSU men's basketball, go to ETSUBucs.com.