Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Robert Burlingham joins Blue Raiders as Director of Basketball Operations
7/24/2023 2:08:00 PM | Men's Basketball
"I have known Rob for a decade and have had the privilege to work with him in the past," McDevitt said. "He is a tireless worker, is very organized and has a way of connecting with so many people. We're excited to welcome him to Murfreesboro."
Burlingham started his coaching career as a student manager in 2013-14 under McDevitt at UNC Asheville, where he was in charge of film and day-to-day functions of the program while also assisting with player workouts, basketball operations and team inventory.
An Asheville, N.C., native, Burlingham spent 2014-16 as a manager at Western Carolina, where he worked under Ohio Hall of Fame head coach Larry Hunter and Wilson, then an assistant coach for the Catamounts.
"I want to thank AD Chris Massaro, Diane Turnham, Coach McDevitt and all who were involved," Burlingham said. "When this opportunity presented itself, it was a no-brainer for me to get back with Coach McDevitt. He gave me my very first opportunity in college basketball and has been a key mentor in my growth as a coach. I look forward to competing for championships with this staff and this team."
Burlingham comes to Murfreesboro from McNeese State, where he had served as Director of Basketball Operations for two seasons. He helped the Cowboys to three Southland Conference Tournament victories in his two seasons, while being instrumental in the development of 2022 SLC Freshman of the Year Johnathan Massie and two-time All-Southland selection Christian Shumate.
Prior to McNeese, Burlingham spent time on the staffs of Central Michigan, West Virginia Tech and Carolina Day School. While the top assistant coach at WVU Tech, Burlingham helped the Golden Bears to a 30-5 record, the River States Conference regular season and tournament titles and the second round of the NAIA National Tournament with three All-Conference selections in 2018-19.
Burlingham earned his B.S. in Business Administration from Western Carolina in 2016 and his M.S. in Administration from Central Michigan in 2021.
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