2011-12 Men's Basketball Coaches
Larry Chapman - Head Coach - 35th Season
Larry Chapman is, and always will be, the name associated with Auburn University at Montgomery men's basketball.
Only the second head coach in the program's history, Chapman is currently in his 35th season with the Warhawks' men's basketball team.
Chapman took the helm in 1977 and, 650 wins later, is continuing to add to his legacy.
In 1977, Dr. Hanly Funderburk, AUM's first chancellor, offered Chapman the opportunity to lead its third-year men's program. In just his second season, the team posted a 20-win season, a feat duplicated by his third-year team.
From the 1981-82 season through the 1988-89 season, AUM averaged over 25 wins a season and became the first school in 17 years to win three straight championships in the highly competitive NAIA District 27.
His 1987-88 team set the benchmark for teams of the future, as his squad finished 32-3 and made an incredible run through the tournament field to reach the championship game. AUM, led by NAIA Player of the Year Orlando Graham, faced Grand Canyon College in the title game, falling in overtime on a last-second shot. Chapman was named the NAIA's Coach of the Year following the season.
During his tenure as head coach, AUM has made 11 NAIA National Tournament appearances. In addition to appearing in the championship game in 1988, he has also coached two teams to the tournament's quarterfinals and three into the second round.
Throughout his 34 years of coaching at AUM, Chapman has recorded 15 20-win seasons and at least 19 wins in 23 seasons. His teams have suffered just four losing seasons. With Chapman at the helm, AUM has won championships in the Southern States Athletic Conference, the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference, the Southeast Independent Region and NAIA District 27.
In addition to team success, 17 players have earned All-America honors under Chapman's leadership, including Joseph Manuel, who was a two-time second-team and two-time honorable mention All-American during his four years. Most recently, team chaplain Nathan Thomas garnered honorable mention All-American honors during the 2009-10 season.
Also under his guidance, two former Warhawks have gone on to play in the National Basketball Association, as Graham and Etdrick Bohannon each played several seasons in the league that is the benchmark for professional basketball.
Along with his success on the court, Chapman doubled as the athletic director at AUM until 1999. From the athletic director position, Chapman was instrumental in AUM's move from the Independent Region to the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference, now known as the Southern States Athletic Conference.
When Chapman came to AUM, only men's basketball and men's tennis were played. He pushed for the addition of six sports now being offered on campus along with men's basketball.
Chapman's credentials are unmatched, boasting a history of success at every stop in his basketball career.
As a player at Ludowici (Ga.) High School, he was a two-time All-State selection and twice led his team to the state championship tournament.
Following his prep career, Chapman enrolled at Auburn University, where he was a three-year starter for legendary coach Joel Eaves. He was named to the All-Southeastern Conference sophomore team and was selected a team captain as a senior. He was the first player in Auburn University basketball history to start every game in a four-year career.
After graduating from Auburn, Chapman stayed on campus and began his coaching career as the head coach of Auburn University's freshman team. In six seasons, he recorded a 77-39 record, including an 18-1 mark in the 1965-66 season.
From Auburn's freshman team, Chapman moved on to Auburn High School, where he had consecutive 21-win seasons in 1972-73 and 1973-74.
Prior to joining the AUM staff, Chapman spent three seasons as the head men's basketball coach at Georgia Southern University, where he doubled the teams' win total from his first year (8-18) to his third year (16-11).
Chapman earned his bachelor's degree from Auburn in teaching and physical education and his master's in school administration in 1970. He has four children, Clint, Larry Jr., Christa and Luke.
Only the second head coach in the program's history, Chapman is currently in his 35th season with the Warhawks' men's basketball team.
Chapman took the helm in 1977 and, 650 wins later, is continuing to add to his legacy.
In 1977, Dr. Hanly Funderburk, AUM's first chancellor, offered Chapman the opportunity to lead its third-year men's program. In just his second season, the team posted a 20-win season, a feat duplicated by his third-year team.
From the 1981-82 season through the 1988-89 season, AUM averaged over 25 wins a season and became the first school in 17 years to win three straight championships in the highly competitive NAIA District 27.
His 1987-88 team set the benchmark for teams of the future, as his squad finished 32-3 and made an incredible run through the tournament field to reach the championship game. AUM, led by NAIA Player of the Year Orlando Graham, faced Grand Canyon College in the title game, falling in overtime on a last-second shot. Chapman was named the NAIA's Coach of the Year following the season.
During his tenure as head coach, AUM has made 11 NAIA National Tournament appearances. In addition to appearing in the championship game in 1988, he has also coached two teams to the tournament's quarterfinals and three into the second round.
Throughout his 34 years of coaching at AUM, Chapman has recorded 15 20-win seasons and at least 19 wins in 23 seasons. His teams have suffered just four losing seasons. With Chapman at the helm, AUM has won championships in the Southern States Athletic Conference, the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference, the Southeast Independent Region and NAIA District 27.
In addition to team success, 17 players have earned All-America honors under Chapman's leadership, including Joseph Manuel, who was a two-time second-team and two-time honorable mention All-American during his four years. Most recently, team chaplain Nathan Thomas garnered honorable mention All-American honors during the 2009-10 season.
Also under his guidance, two former Warhawks have gone on to play in the National Basketball Association, as Graham and Etdrick Bohannon each played several seasons in the league that is the benchmark for professional basketball.
Along with his success on the court, Chapman doubled as the athletic director at AUM until 1999. From the athletic director position, Chapman was instrumental in AUM's move from the Independent Region to the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference, now known as the Southern States Athletic Conference.
When Chapman came to AUM, only men's basketball and men's tennis were played. He pushed for the addition of six sports now being offered on campus along with men's basketball.
Chapman's credentials are unmatched, boasting a history of success at every stop in his basketball career.
As a player at Ludowici (Ga.) High School, he was a two-time All-State selection and twice led his team to the state championship tournament.
Following his prep career, Chapman enrolled at Auburn University, where he was a three-year starter for legendary coach Joel Eaves. He was named to the All-Southeastern Conference sophomore team and was selected a team captain as a senior. He was the first player in Auburn University basketball history to start every game in a four-year career.
After graduating from Auburn, Chapman stayed on campus and began his coaching career as the head coach of Auburn University's freshman team. In six seasons, he recorded a 77-39 record, including an 18-1 mark in the 1965-66 season.
From Auburn's freshman team, Chapman moved on to Auburn High School, where he had consecutive 21-win seasons in 1972-73 and 1973-74.
Prior to joining the AUM staff, Chapman spent three seasons as the head men's basketball coach at Georgia Southern University, where he doubled the teams' win total from his first year (8-18) to his third year (16-11).
Chapman earned his bachelor's degree from Auburn in teaching and physical education and his master's in school administration in 1970. He has four children, Clint, Larry Jr., Christa and Luke.
Jack Waters - Assistant Coach - 2nd Season
Jack Waters is currently in his second season as an assistant coach for the Warhawks.
Waters joined the AUM staff with an extensive coaching resume, having coached at the prep, NAIA, and NCAA Division I and Division II levels. Among the teams he has worked with are the University of Mississippi, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech University and Delta State University.
Prior to joining the AUM staff, Waters was a head coach at the high school and middle school level for 18 years in the Atlanta area, most recently at Tucker High School in Tucker, Ga.
While coaching at THS, his boys' team advanced to five consecutive State AAA Basketball Tournaments and had an overall record of 140-34 during his eight years. Waters also made coaching stops at Riverwood High School and Henderson High School during the 18-year span.
Waters earned his first coaching job at Ingomar High School in Ingomar, Miss., in 1965, where he was the head boys' and girls' basketball coach. During his two seasons, he helped the boys' to a runner-up and third-place finish at the state tournament.
Along with a successful prep coaching career, Waters also excelled at the collegiate level.
He broke into the college coaching ranks in 1967 when he was tabbed the head coach at Georgia State. Waters served as the Panthers head coach from 1967-70 and again from 1972-77, leading the team to their first winning season in school history.
Waters also spent two seasons (1970-72) as the head coach at Delta State, where he posted an overall record of 33-17. During his final season with the Statesmen, Waters guided the team to their first Gulf South Conference Championship and to a national ranking as high as No. 6. His team also became the first Delta State squad to host the NCAA Division II Regional Basketball Tournament.
Before joining the coaching ranks, Waters enjoyed a standout playing career, both at the University of Mississippi and within the professional ranks.
During his three-year playing career with the Rebels, Waters scored 1,384 points, a mark which ranks 13th on the Ole Miss all-time list. In addition, his career free throw percentage of .829 ranks second in the school record book, while his scoring average of 19.5 points per game is sixth best. He was an All-SEC selection all three seasons, was named the SEC Sophomore of the Year in 1959 and earned third-team All-American honors as a senior. He went on to play professionally with the Cincinnati Royals of the NBA and the Kansas City Steers of the ABL before beginning his coaching career.
Waters was inducted into the University of Mississippi Athletic Hall of Fame in 1990 and named to the University of Mississippi All-Century Team in 2009. He is also one of the five founders of the NCAA Sun Belt Conference and was recognized by former First Lady Nancy Reagan for Exemplary Volunteer Services.
Waters and his wife Cindy have three children, Jack, Kendra and Kimberly, and one grandson, Harrison.
Waters joined the AUM staff with an extensive coaching resume, having coached at the prep, NAIA, and NCAA Division I and Division II levels. Among the teams he has worked with are the University of Mississippi, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech University and Delta State University.
Prior to joining the AUM staff, Waters was a head coach at the high school and middle school level for 18 years in the Atlanta area, most recently at Tucker High School in Tucker, Ga.
While coaching at THS, his boys' team advanced to five consecutive State AAA Basketball Tournaments and had an overall record of 140-34 during his eight years. Waters also made coaching stops at Riverwood High School and Henderson High School during the 18-year span.
Waters earned his first coaching job at Ingomar High School in Ingomar, Miss., in 1965, where he was the head boys' and girls' basketball coach. During his two seasons, he helped the boys' to a runner-up and third-place finish at the state tournament.
Along with a successful prep coaching career, Waters also excelled at the collegiate level.
He broke into the college coaching ranks in 1967 when he was tabbed the head coach at Georgia State. Waters served as the Panthers head coach from 1967-70 and again from 1972-77, leading the team to their first winning season in school history.
Waters also spent two seasons (1970-72) as the head coach at Delta State, where he posted an overall record of 33-17. During his final season with the Statesmen, Waters guided the team to their first Gulf South Conference Championship and to a national ranking as high as No. 6. His team also became the first Delta State squad to host the NCAA Division II Regional Basketball Tournament.
Before joining the coaching ranks, Waters enjoyed a standout playing career, both at the University of Mississippi and within the professional ranks.
During his three-year playing career with the Rebels, Waters scored 1,384 points, a mark which ranks 13th on the Ole Miss all-time list. In addition, his career free throw percentage of .829 ranks second in the school record book, while his scoring average of 19.5 points per game is sixth best. He was an All-SEC selection all three seasons, was named the SEC Sophomore of the Year in 1959 and earned third-team All-American honors as a senior. He went on to play professionally with the Cincinnati Royals of the NBA and the Kansas City Steers of the ABL before beginning his coaching career.
Waters was inducted into the University of Mississippi Athletic Hall of Fame in 1990 and named to the University of Mississippi All-Century Team in 2009. He is also one of the five founders of the NCAA Sun Belt Conference and was recognized by former First Lady Nancy Reagan for Exemplary Volunteer Services.
Waters and his wife Cindy have three children, Jack, Kendra and Kimberly, and one grandson, Harrison.
Charles Perona - Student Assistant - 1st Season
A two-time All-SSAC performer at AUM, Charles Perona will join the coaching staff as a student assistant for the 2011-12 season.
In his two seasons with the Warhawks, Perona appeared in 52 games, scoring 611 points and in double figures 32 times.
Prior to his tenure at AUM, Perona played two seasons at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Ala., where he helped the Buccaneers to consecutive State Championships and a combined 56-12 record. He was an all-region and all-conference selection as a sophomore, after averaging 9.6 points, 5.0 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. Perona was also named to the ACCC All-Tournament team and was a team captain as a sophomore.
Perona was a three-sport athlete at Booker T. Washington High School in Tuskegee, Ala., where he was an all-conference and honorable mention all-state selection in basketball.
Currently completing his degree in physical education at AUM, Perona is the son of Bobby and Cheryl Davis.
In his two seasons with the Warhawks, Perona appeared in 52 games, scoring 611 points and in double figures 32 times.
Prior to his tenure at AUM, Perona played two seasons at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Ala., where he helped the Buccaneers to consecutive State Championships and a combined 56-12 record. He was an all-region and all-conference selection as a sophomore, after averaging 9.6 points, 5.0 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. Perona was also named to the ACCC All-Tournament team and was a team captain as a sophomore.
Perona was a three-sport athlete at Booker T. Washington High School in Tuskegee, Ala., where he was an all-conference and honorable mention all-state selection in basketball.
Currently completing his degree in physical education at AUM, Perona is the son of Bobby and Cheryl Davis.
Lincoln Glass - Volunteer Assistant - 1st Season
Former Auburn University standout Lincoln Glass joins the AUM coaching staff for his first season as a volunteer coach.
Glass, who has spent the past nine years playing professional basketball in Europe, was a two-year letterwinner for the Tigers, playing from 2000-02. For his career, he averaged 6.2 points, 2.1 assists and 1.4 rebounds in 45 games played.
Prior to his time at Auburn, Glass played two seasons at Lincoln Trail Community College in Robinson, Ill. In his two seasons with the Statesmen, Glass was an honorable mention following his sophomore season and was ranked the nation's No. 2 Junior College point guard.
Glass excelled at the prep level at Clay High School in South Bend, Ind., where he was an all-state, all-region and all-conference selection his final three seasons.
He is married to the former Lendria Davis. The couple has two boys, Lincoln, Jr. and Lincoln Lorenzo, and is expecting their third child.
Glass, who has spent the past nine years playing professional basketball in Europe, was a two-year letterwinner for the Tigers, playing from 2000-02. For his career, he averaged 6.2 points, 2.1 assists and 1.4 rebounds in 45 games played.
Prior to his time at Auburn, Glass played two seasons at Lincoln Trail Community College in Robinson, Ill. In his two seasons with the Statesmen, Glass was an honorable mention following his sophomore season and was ranked the nation's No. 2 Junior College point guard.
Glass excelled at the prep level at Clay High School in South Bend, Ind., where he was an all-state, all-region and all-conference selection his final three seasons.
He is married to the former Lendria Davis. The couple has two boys, Lincoln, Jr. and Lincoln Lorenzo, and is expecting their third child.
Quadavious Brown - Volunteer Assistant - 1st Season
Quadavious Brown joins the AUM coaching staff as a volunteer assistant after two standout seasons as a player for the Warhawks.
During his tenure, Brown helped the team to consecutive NAIA National Tournaments, including an Elite Eight finish as a senior during the 2008-09 season. He also experienced individual success, earning All-SSAC honors as a junior and was named to the SSAC All-Tournament team as a senior. He appeared in 60 games for AUM, scoring 846 points and in double figures 45 times. Prior to joining the Warhawks, Brown spent two seasons playing at Faulkner University.
Brown joined the college ranks following a standout prep career at Creekside High School in Fairburn, Ga., where he was named the Noles' Most Valuable Player as a senior.
A 2011 graduate from Auburn University at Montgomery with a bachelor's in liberal arts, Brown has a two-year-old son, Isaiah.
During his tenure, Brown helped the team to consecutive NAIA National Tournaments, including an Elite Eight finish as a senior during the 2008-09 season. He also experienced individual success, earning All-SSAC honors as a junior and was named to the SSAC All-Tournament team as a senior. He appeared in 60 games for AUM, scoring 846 points and in double figures 45 times. Prior to joining the Warhawks, Brown spent two seasons playing at Faulkner University.
Brown joined the college ranks following a standout prep career at Creekside High School in Fairburn, Ga., where he was named the Noles' Most Valuable Player as a senior.
A 2011 graduate from Auburn University at Montgomery with a bachelor's in liberal arts, Brown has a two-year-old son, Isaiah.
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