It's official Brooks is hired at UTEP

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Basketball: Brooks leaving for UTEP

08:13 AM CDT on Wednesday, August 13, 2003

By Brett Vito / Staff Writer

North Texas assistant basketball coach Alvin Brooks is leaving the Mean Green for a similar job at UTEP, head coach Johnny Jones said Tuesday.

Brooks was in his third year with the Mean Green, who went 7-21 last season.

"Coach Brooks has been a great asset because he brought a great deal of experience to the staff," Jones said. "He was good coaching the team on the floor."

Brooks was the head coach for five years at the University of Houston, where he also served as an assistant coach. Brooks has also worked as an assistant coach at Texas Tech and Lamar.

Jones said he plans on hiring a new assistant coach in the next few days.

"It’s a good opportunity for coach Brooks," Jones said. "UTEP is getting a great guy."

BRETT VITO can be reached at 940-566-6870.