Randy Bennett shapes ASU staff around familiarity and experience

One week into his tenure, Randy Bennett has hired Rick Croy and added former player Joe Rahon to Arizona State’s coaching staff while reportedly targeting LSU assistant David Patrick; the moves emphasize experience and prior ties to Bennett.

Randy Bennett is one week into his role as head coach of the Arizona State men’s basketball program and has begun assembling his staff. He announced the hiring of Cal Baptist head coach Rick Croy as an assistant and added former player and recent assistant Joe Rahon to the staff. Bennett has also been reported to be targeting LSU assistant David Patrick. Those moves have drawn attention because they combine coaching experience with prior ties to Bennett. Staff moves and background: - Bennett is one week into his tenure as Arizona State’s head coach. - Rick Croy, formerly the head coach at Cal Baptist and a one-time assistant to Bennett at Saint Mary’s (2010–13), has been hired as an assistant. - Joe Rahon, a former player under Bennett who recently served as an assistant, has transitioned onto Bennett’s ASU staff. - LSU assistant David Patrick, who was an assistant under Bennett from 2006–10 and has two years of head-coaching experience at Sacramento State, has been reported as a target. - The reported staff combines long-term familiarity with Bennett, varied head-coaching experience, and connections to international recruiting, including Patrick’s background in Australia and work with players such as Patty Mills. Summary: Bennett’s early staff choices highlight continuity and experience, drawing on coaches and former players who previously worked with him. Undetermined at this time.