CRAIG BROWN
Player Development Coach
Coach Craig Brown was a four-year player and team captain for the University of Florida basketball team, which reached the Final Four in 1994. After playing professionally around the world, Craig coached at the University of Central Florida for almost 15 years. He also served as the Director of Basketball Operations for NBA Asia for two years. He is in his second year with the NBA Academy program.
LOUIS TWIGG
Player Development Coach
Coach Louis Twigg spent his college years learning from two of the NCAA’s most legendary coaches, Gary Williams (Maryland) and John Chaney (Temple). After graduating, Coach Twigg spent time on the coaching staffs at La Salle University, Indiana University, Bloomsburg University and Bowling Green University. He then served on the staff of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, a member of the NBA G League. Prior to joining the NBA Academy program, Coach Twigg oversaw the Jr. NBA program of Singapore, running camps and coaching clinics throughout the region.
SAMUEL CHATMAN
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Coach Samuel Chatman brings almost a decade of experience to the NBA Academy program. After getting his undergrad degree from Southeast Missouri State University and a masters degree from Lindenwood University, Coach Chatman honed his craft through stints at Villanova University, Bethune-Cookman University, Langston University and Savannah State University.