EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Silver Waves Media have announced their preseason awards and Malone University Men's Basketball Head Coach Tae Gibbs has been selected as a member of the Top 50 Most Impactful NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Head Coaches.
 
This recognition celebrates your leadership, sustained success, and lasting contributions to college basketball by impacting student-athletes, the program, and the Division II basketball community as a whole.

Coach Gibbs secured his first victory at the helm of Malone men's basketball with a 108-77 win over Bryant & Stratton College. An increase in the pace of play led to a school-record 24 steals for the team.
 
Gibbs is in his first season at the helm of the Pioneer men's basketball program. Malone continues their regular season on Friday, November 13 at home versus Maryville University. Tip-off at Osborne Hall is set for 1:00 P.M.