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Andrew Cates is back at Pacific Athletics, taking on the role of Director of Basketball Operations. His extensive experience at Miami, Kansas and Seton Hall will now oversee logistics, travel and team operations as the Tigers bolster their coaching staff for the next campaign.
The new assistant coach arrives after a distinguished international career that includes a FIBA Asia Cup title and stints in China’s top league.
A seasoned basketball strategist with a global résumé has been announced as the newest member of the University of the Pacific’s men’s basketball coaching staff, promising a fresh infusion of expertise and ambition.
The Razorbacks opened their BahaMar Hoops Summer League campaign with a dominant win over the Bahamas, setting the stage for a high‑stakes matchup against the Canadian champions.
Arkansas will face Carleton University in Nassau on Saturday, marking the Razorbacks' second game of a four‑game BahaMar Summer League tour and showcasing a milestone foreign schedule under Coach Calipari.
Arkansas will face Carleton in the second game of its BahaMar Summer League series in Nassau, Bahamas, with key players sidelined and the broadcast handled by FloSports.
Coach Dave Smart’s decades‑long impact on Canadian university basketball earned him a spot in the 2026 Hall of Fame, celebrated for his defensive mastery and program‑building success.