N.C. Coaches Association info says Brad Mangum
will be boys’ assistant this season at Maiden
By CHRIS HOBBS
HobbsDaiyReport.com
GREENSBORO – Brad Mangum is returning to coaching girls’ high school basketball Monday night on the big stage.
Mangum — who coached the North Lincoln girls last season – is head coach of the West in the annual East-West All-Star game, which tips at 6:30 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum.
MANGUM
He’s had a bit of a rollercoaster ride since being named West head coach for the 2021 game, one he missed because of a need to provide care for his wife when she got COVID.
The North Carolina Coaches Association (NCCA), which sponsors the games as part of its East-West Week, asked Mangum to coach the West in 2022.
An NCCA official said as long as a coached worked with a team the year before, he or she is eligible to fill the role when again available. After last season, Mangum left North Lincoln for a job in private business.
Although there has been no announcement by the school, NCCA officials noted in their bio information on Mangum that he will be a boys’ varsity assistant coach this season at Maiden.
Mangum and his West coaching staff originally selected two girls from the Greater Hickory area’s conferences for the West roster – Hickory forward Gabriela Greenard and Alexander Central guard Julianna Walter.
When a player dropped out earlier, the West added Bunker Hill’s Oliva Ellis, who then dropped out of the game (the NCCA provided no details), and Mangum added Olivia Miller of South Caldwell.
Magnum has been a fixture in local girls’ basketball, first coaching as an assistant at South Caldwell (his alma mater). He left Hudson to become head girls’ coach at Fred T. Foard in 2011-2012.
After two seasons at Foard, he moved to coaching girls at Alexander Central (2013-2014 through 2015-2016), then joined the women’s coaching staff at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
He returned to prep coaching in 2017-18, spending three years as head coach at West Caldwell, and became head coach at North Lincoln in 2020-2021.
Mangum has an overall record of 124-123 in 10 seasons, highlighted by a 32-21 record at Foard and 70-17 record at Alexander Central that left him at 102-38 in his first five seasons.
The all-star boys’ game follows the girls’ game on Monday, and no players or coaches from area conferences were selected to participate.
2022 EAST-WEST BASKETBALL BIOS (FROM AREA SCHOOLS)
WEST GIRLS
Gabriela Greenard, F, 5-8, Hickory
Coached by Barbara Helms… as senior, averaged 15 points per game… had 100 rebounds and 20 assists… scholarship to Montreat College where she plans to major in business… Gabby Bryant is her role model…favorite college athlete is Caleb Love… favorite pro athlete is Candace Parker…says “I am excited and can’t wait to see how it makes not only me but other players better.”
Olivia Miller, F, 5-9, South Caldwell
Coached by Jeff Parham… added to roster when a West player dropped out … scored 928 career points… as senior, named all-Conference, team MVP… averaged 18.6 points per game … as junior, named all-Conference, Offensive Player of the Year… averaged 17.6 ppg… as sophomore, averaged 12.4 ppg… also competed in tennis, soccer, volleyball, and was named all-conference in track and field… member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Beta Club, Young Americans for Freedom, Our World Unity Club, Student Ambassadors… scholarship to Brevard College where she will major in business… wants to pursue a career playing basketball overseas or start a business in the field of physical science or athletics… her mom is her role model… favorite college athlete is Paige Bueckers… favorite pro athlete is Stephen Curry… says “I am honored to have been selected and feel blessed with the opportunity. I am always excited to play the game I love, especially with other girls who love the game just as much. I expect to gain the ability to quickly adjust on the court to a new team and each player’s style of play. I expect to be a leader on the court and help my team in any way possible.”
Julianna Walter, G, 5-4, Alexander Central
Coached by Jon Presnell… as senior, averaged 12.2 points per game, 3 reounds, 6.4 assists … member of National Honor Society, Beta Club… scholarship to Guilford College… wants to pursue a career in health care while being able to work with athletes… her mom, Sandra Walter, is her role model… favorite college athlete is Destanni Henderson… favorite pro athlete is Diana Tuarasi… says “I am very excited to be playing in the all-star game. I expect to play against good competition from all over the state, and there is always a chance to improve my game.”
Brad Mangum, head coach, Maiden
West head coach is entering his first season as an assistant boys’ basketball coach at Maiden High… previously served as the head girls’ coach at North Lincoln … has compiled a career record of 124 – 122 in 10 seasons and teams have won three conference regular season titles, one conference tournament title and made five state playoff appearances… four times named Conference Coach of the Year… named 2013-2014 North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA) District 11 Coach of the Year…also coaches girls’ golf… previously served as girls’ head coach at West Caldwell… At South Caldwell, he was an assistant girls’ coach and boys’ JV head coach/varsity assistant coach… Had stints as girls’ head coach at Fred T. Foard (also girls’ golf) and as girls’ basketball head coach at Alexander Central … Was an assistant women’s coach at Lenoir-Rhyne University before returning to prep coaching at West Caldwell.
Born in Granite Falls… 2001 graduate of South Caldwell, where he played soccer and JV basketball and was all-conference three times in golf and team MVP… 2010 graduate of Appalachian State University.
“It is an honor to be selected to be the head coach of the West All-Stars. I would like to thank Phil Weaver and the NCCA for this opportunity.
“I have been blessed in my coaching career to have had two former players play in this game, Madi Suddreth and Abby Cook.
“I look forward to working with the best of the best in North Carolina and sticking to my philosophy of building life-long relationships with this opportunity. I also wish to thank my wife, Brooke, and our two daughters, Adi and Annie.”
GIRLS’ ROSTERS: FINAL 2022 GIRLS BASKETBALL ROSTERS
BOYS’ ROSTERS: the final 2022 boys basketrall all-star rosters
