Blake Sexton begins his second season on Head Coach Brooks Savage's coaching staff in 2025-26.
Before coming to Johnson City, Sexton was on staff at the University of Tennessee under Head Coach Rick Barnes. While in Knoxville, Sexton assisted with day-to-day operations, along with handling equipment, assisting at practice, helping with opponent scouting and on-campus recruiting. Sexton helped play a role in Tennessee's success on the court as the Vols won the SEC Tournament in 2023 – their first since in 1979. In addition, Tennessee won the 2022 Battle 4 Atlantis and the 2024 SEC regular season crown. The Vols made two Sweet 16 appearances and one Elite 8 run during Sexton's time with Tennessee.
"ETSU has such storied success as a program, so for me to be here is such a blessing," said Sexton, who was the head student manager at Tennessee this past 2023-24 season. "I'm excited to learn from Coach Savage as he's very well-respected in the college basketball community. I am looking forward to getting to work with this amazing group of players, as well as working with such an incredible staff."
Sexton assisted the coaching staff with individual workouts where he worked closely with NBA players such as Kennedy Chandler, Julian Phillips and Dalton Knecht. Sexton also worked with NBA G-League player Justin Powell, along with other Vols who are playing professionally overseas such as Victor Bailey, Jr., John Fulkerson, Uroš Plavšic and Tyreke Key.
"I am thrilled for Blake, as he has worked so hard to put himself in a position to earn a tremendous opportunity like this," said Coach Barnes. "He is a dedicated, passionate person who loves basketball and cares for those around him. This is a fantastic hire by
Brooks Savage, and I am confident Blake will make a positive impact on the ETSU program."
Sexton graduated from Tennessee in 2024 with a bachelor's degree in Recreation and Sport management with a major in Sport Management.
