In his ever-evolving capacity with the Austin Peay men's basketball program, Hayden McClain is staying on as special assistant to new head coach Matt Figger.
After five seasons as a manager for the men's basketball program, McClain remained with the Governors for the 2016-17 season as a graduate assistant. He assisted the Governors in a variety of ways thit season, including locker room and equipment responsibilities, help with on-campus recruiting, operations, study hall and film breakdown.
The hard-working and highly energetic Trezevant, Tenn., native became a valuable asset to both the players and the coaching staff in his role as the program’s head manager, largely because of his loyalty and reliability. During practice he often could be found helping coaches run halfcourt drills on one end of the floor or challenging players and the other managers to shooting contest.
McClain’s love of basketball was natural in that his grandfather once played for APSU before a knee injury sidetracked his promising career. McClain was a three-time all-district selection and all-region as a senior at West Carroll High School after averaging 15 points per game, including a career-best 29-point effort.
McClain graduated in 2016 with a degree in history. His goal is to coach college basketball.
