Howard Payne University issued the following press release Thursday afternoon:

Howard Payne University associate director of athletics Troy Drummond is taking on an expanded role after transitioning from basketball responsibilities.

After 13 seasons as the head men’s basketball coach at Howard Payne, Drummond will now concentrate on duties as associate director of athletics and men’s and women’s golf coach.

Drummond will work closely with the City of Brownwood as HPU expands its partnership regarding the Brownwood Coliseum.

“Coach Drummond has served in a multifunctional role as head basketball and head men’s and women’s golf coach, along with his associate athletic director roles,” said Hunter Sims, director of athletics. “The expanded partnership with the Brownwood Coliseum provided the perfect opportunity for our athletic department to provide an even better experience for our students.”

The Brownwood Coliseum and Howard Payne sports have had a long and rich tradition together. HPU men’s basketball teams since 1962, women’s basketball teams since the ’80s, and HPU volleyball teams from the mid-’90s have called the Brownwood Coliseum home.

“I am excited to start this part of my career to continue to grow our golf program and work with my fellow HPU coaches to help make the student-athlete experience one they will remember for years to come,” said Drummond. “I am incredibly thankful to director of athletics Hunter Sims, and President Dr. Cory Hines for providing this opportunity to serve Howard Payne University.

Along with golf coaching duties, Drummond oversees all HPU athletic teams’ travel while working closely with the HPU coaching staff regarding schedules.

Sims added, “We are extremely thankful for the 13 years Troy served as head men’s basketball coach. Troy has served incredibly well in a multifunctional role, and I am excited about the opportunities ahead of us with the coliseum and our golf team’s logistical operations within our department.”