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Arnas Sakenis, the SIUE standout who capped his college career as the program’s all‑time blocked‑shot leader, has earned a spot on the Miami Heat’s NBA Summer League roster, marking the first-ever Cougars player to reach the league’s developmental circuit.
The recent elevation of Ryan Hellenthal to associate head coach at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville highlights a sustained period of growth, marked by record‑setting performances and a historic March Madness appearance.
After years of service and a record of sustained success, Ryan Hellenthal steps into the role of Associate Head Coach, poised to continue shaping SIUE Cougar basketball.
Jacob Whitehead, a SIUE alumnus and former graduate assistant, returns to the university as an assistant coach for the men's basketball program, bringing a track record of SEC achievements and player development.
SIUE head coach Brian Barone announced the hiring of alum Jacob Whitehead, whose four‑year stint at Ole Miss culminated in victories over top‑ranked teams and a Sweet 16 run, as the program’s new assistant.