Huntington Times

 Marshall Athletics has hired Cedric Prowell as the new Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment Operations , Director of Athletics Christian Spears announced Tuesday.

Prowell, 37, joins the Marshall athletic department after serving as the equipment operations manager at Duke University, where he worked with the men's basketball program. Prowell joined the Duke athletic department in February of 2010.

"After a national search, we know we have found an absolute difference-maker for our Assistant AD of Equipment Operations," Spears said. "Cedric will bring a big-time set of experiences in both football and basketball from Duke. He is detailed-oriented, tremendously bright and maintains great relationships with our equipment providers.

"His work ethic and can-do attitude will bring us immediate results and we are excited for him to join our senior leadership team."

A native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Prowell first worked in the Duke athletic department as an assistant with the strength and conditioning staff. His prior experience in the strength and conditioning field includes stints at the University of Alabama (2006-08) and Ohio State University (2009).

"I am grateful for being extended the opportunity to work for a program with such a rich tradition in athletics," Prowell said. "I look forward to continuing that tradition by ensuring the team is equipped in excellence on and off the field. Coach Huff, Mr. Spears and the entire staff have been extremely supportive and have prioritized making sure I am set up to succeed.

"Thank you to Duke for over a decade of experience and giving me the chance to grow and cultivate my skills in a variety of sports, all in preparation to excel here at Marshall. I'm ready to hit the ground running."

At Duke, Prowell went to the men's basketball Final Four in 2022, and the Elite 8 in 2018, 2019 and 2022. During his time, the Blue Devils won the regular season conference championship in 2022 and the conference tournament in 2017 and 2019. Also at Duke, Prowell was part of the Duke football team's bowl game appearances in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2017. The 2013 Blue Devils football team won the ACC Coastal Division.

"Cedric is a home run hire for Marshall Athletics and is going to help elevate our football program," said Charles Huff, the Thundering Herd's head football coach. "He has a strong pedigree and has been at major schools with big-time accomplishments. His energy and personality are the perfect fit for our program, and we are excited about what he is going to bring to the table."

Prowell is a 2009 graduate of the University of Alabama. He and his wife, Jasmine, have two children: Jackson (son) and Emerson (daughter).

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